Senior Workday Consultant-Advanced Compensation, Talent & Performance

Algorithm; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Algorithm is seeking an experienced Senior Workday Consultant to lead and implement initiatives across Advanced Compensation, Talent Management, and Performance Management. The candidate will independently steer Workday projects with deep HCM expertise and minimal supervision, collaborating with business teams to deliver robust solutions.

The role requires hands-on configuration, optimization, and strong problem-solving skills, with a focus on cross-module integrations and driving process

Qualifications

• 8+ years Workday experience is required.
• Hands-on experience with Workday Advanced Compensation, Talent Management and Performance Management.
• Strong understanding of Workday Core HCM, configuration, implementation and optimization.
• Ability to independently manage projects and collaborate with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute Workday initiatives related to Advanced Compensation, Talent Management, and Performance Management.
• Configure and maintain Workday Advanced Compensation functionalities.
• Manage compensation cycles, merit increases, bonuses, and review processes.
• Implement and support Talent Management including talent reviews, succession planning, and career development.
• Configure and manage Performance Management processes, including reviews and goal setting.
• Provide functional guidance and take ownership of assigned Workday projects.

Skills

8+ yrs Workday

Advanced Compensation

Talent Management

Performance Management

Core HCM

Independent PM

Analytical skills

Pacific Time hours

Job description

Role & responsibilities

We are looking for an experienced Senior Workday Consultant with strong hands‑on expertise in Workday Advanced Compensation, Talent Management, and Performance Management.

The ideal candidate should have a deep understanding of the Workday HCM platform and the ability to independently lead and execute Workday initiatives with minimal supervision or ramp-up time.

Preferred candidate profile

• Lead and execute Workday initiatives related to Advanced Compensation, Talent Management, and Performance Management.
• Configure, implement, and maintain Workday Advanced Compensation functionalities.
• Manage compensation cycles, merit increases, bonuses, and compensation review processes.
• Implement and support Talent Management functionalities, including talent reviews, succession planning, and career development.
• Configure and manage Performance Management processes, including performance reviews, goal setting, and evaluation cycles.
• Demonstrate strong knowledge of Workday Core HCM and its integration with other modules.
• Identify process improvements and provide recommendations for Workday configurations.
• Independently troubleshoot complex Workday functional issues.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and business teams to understand requirements and deliver solutions.
• Provide functional guidance and take ownership of assigned Workday projects.

Required Qualifications

• 8+ years of overall Workday experience preferred.
• Strong hands‑on experience with Workday Advanced Compensation.
• Experience with Workday Talent Management and Performance Management.
• Strong understanding of Workday Core HCM.
• Experience in Workday configuration, implementation, and optimization.
• Ability to independently manage projects and initiatives.
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work during Pacific Time business hours.

Preferred Qualifications

• Workday HCM certifications.
• Experience working with multiple Workday modules.
• Experience leading Workday implementations or enhancement projects.
• Previous experience supporting US‑based organisation.