Senior Workday Compensation Architect

KBR Careers; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR is seeking a Workday Compensation Configuration Analyst to optimize the compensation platform with a focus on Advanced Compensation. This role partners across HRIS, HR technology, and business teams to implement scalable solutions and ensure data integrity during annual cycles.

The position requires hands-on Workday experience, strong reporting skills, and the ability to translate compensation requirements into technical configurations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in information systems, computer science, data analytics, business administration, or a related field required.
• 5+ years of experience in Compensation, HRIS, IT, or HR technology environments supporting enterprise systems.
• Hands-on experience required in Workday Compensation module.
• Proficient in compensation cycles (e.g., ASR, bonus planning) within Workday or similar systems.
• Demonstrated hands-on expertise configuring Workday Compensation, Advanced Compensation and HCM Modules with deep knowledge of business process frameworks, security model, and reporting; able to independently design, build, and deploy complex configurations.

Responsibilities

• Configure and optimize Workday Compensation with a focus on Advanced Compensation and cross-functional modules.
• Own end-to-end ASR configuration and execution, including Mass Operation Management and reporting.
• Partner with Compensation and People teams to design and enhance business processes and system functionality.
• Support Workday releases, enhancements, and cycle readiness through testing and validation.
• Develop and maintain Workday reports, dashboards, and data extracts to support People operations.

Skills

Workday

Advanced Compensation

HCM

ASR process

Data governance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IS/CS/analytics

Tools

Workday

EIBs

BIRT

Job description

KBR is seeking a Workday Compensation Configuration Analyst to optimize the compensation platform with a focus on Advanced Compensation. This role partners across HRIS, HR technology, and business teams to implement scalable solutions and ensure data integrity during annual cycles.

The position requires hands-on Workday experience, strong reporting skills, and the ability to translate compensation requirements into technical configurations.