Senior Compensation Programs Leader, Workday Expert

Leidos Inc; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 92,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Compensation Program Manager to lead enterprise compensation initiatives, annual pay planning, and job architecture governance. You will partner with HR, Total Rewards, Talent Acquisition, HRIS, Finance, and business leaders to deliver scalable compensation solutions in a matrixed environment.

The role emphasizes operational excellence, analytics, and hands-on Workday compensation execution, with responsibility for reporting, dashboards, and process improvement across the

Qualifications

• BA degree and 8-12 years in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or related field or equivalent work experience; Masters with 6-10 years of prior relevant experience

Responsibilities

• Administer enterprise-wide compensation programs including merit and bonus cycles, promotions, market adjustments, and off-cycle actions
• Provide guidance on pay decisions, pay positioning, and internal equity with HR and business leaders
• Develop and administer salary structures, incentive programs, and compensation policies
• Ensure programs are executed accurately, compliantly, and with operational efficiency
• Support organizational changes, workforce planning, and talent retention initiatives
• Maintain governance of job architecture, leveling, and career progression structures

Skills

Workday

Compensation

Excel

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

BA degree

MA/MS degree

Job description

Leidos is seeking a Compensation Program Manager to lead enterprise compensation initiatives, annual pay planning, and job architecture governance. You will partner with HR, Total Rewards, Talent Acquisition, HRIS, Finance, and business leaders to deliver scalable compensation solutions in a matrixed environment.

The role emphasizes operational excellence, analytics, and hands-on Workday compensation execution, with responsibility for reporting, dashboards, and process improvement across the