Sr Workday Compensation Analyst

Russell Tobin

United States

Remote

USD 83,000 - 124,000

Part time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive healthcare coverage
401(k)-retirement savings
Employee assistance program
Employee discounts

Job summary

A staffing solutions provider seeks a Sr. Workday Compensation Analyst for a remote position. Responsible for configuring and maintaining Workday Compensation modules, you will leverage your over 5 years of Workday experience to ensure compliance and optimize processes. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential. The role offers a contract employment type focused in the pharmaceutical manufacturing industry.

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience with Workday Compensation and Advanced Compensation.
  • Hands-on experience with configuration and reporting in Workday.
  • Ability to troubleshoot issues and implement solutions.
  • Ability to troubleshoot system issues, analyze root causes, and implement solutions.
  • In-depth knowledge of Workday Compensation functionality, including salary structures, job profiles, job families, grade profiles, compensation basis, commission plans, allowances, and bonus plans.
  • Experience supporting job architecture initiatives, including restructuring roles, job families, and compensation frameworks.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in Workday reporting tools and data extraction, manipulation, and visualization techniques.
  • Exceptional analytical skills, attention to detail, and problem-solving abilities.
  • Strong communication skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams and present findings.

Responsibilities

  • Configure and maintain Workday Compensation modules.
  • Ensure compliance with business requirements and policies.
  • Provide subject matter expertise in job architecture.
  • Act as functional lead for Workday Compensation; support configuration and administration of compensation plans globally.
  • Provide subject matter expertise in restructuring job architecture, aligning job levels, and mapping compensation structures to business needs.
  • Lead and manage Compensation testing efforts, including design and execution of test scenarios, scripts, and cases.
  • Develop custom reports and dashboards using Workday Report Writer and Calculated Fields; conduct data audits to ensure integrity across job architecture and compensation records.
  • Provide training and support to HR and Sales teams on Workday functionalities as needed.
  • Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and user experience in Workday; ensure compliance with company policies related to compensation and job architecture.

Skills

Workday experience with Compensation
Workday configuration knowledge
Business process design
Analytical skills
Communication skills
Analytical skills
Stakeholder communication

Tools

Workday Report Writer
Workday EIBs

Job description

Overview

Sr. Workday Compensation Analyst on a 100% remote basis. 3+ months contract. Pay rate open for the right candidate.

Client: a primary Biotechnology company. Location: 100% Remote.

Responsibilities
  • Configure, test, and maintain Workday Compensation modules; partner with COEs to gather requirements and implement enhancements, integrations, and reports.
  • Lead Workday System Administration & Configuration for Compensation, ensuring accuracy and compliance with business requirements.
  • Develop and maintain business process workflows, security roles, and notifications in Workday.
  • Act as functional lead for Workday Compensation; support configuration and administration of compensation plans globally.
  • Provide subject matter expertise in restructuring job architecture, aligning job levels, and mapping compensation structures to business needs.
  • Lead and manage Compensation testing efforts, including design and execution of test scenarios, scripts, and cases.
  • Develop custom reports and dashboards using Workday Report Writer and Calculated Fields; conduct data audits to ensure integrity across job architecture and compensation records.
  • Provide training and support to HR and Sales teams on Workday functionalities as needed.
  • Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and user experience in Workday; ensure compliance with company policies related to compensation and job architecture.
Qualifications
  • Required: 5+ years of Workday experience with a focus on Compensation and Advanced Compensation.
  • Strong knowledge of Workday configuration, business process design, and reporting.
  • Hands-on experience with Workday EIBs, calculated fields, condition rules, and security configuration.
  • Ability to troubleshoot system issues, analyze root causes, and implement solutions.
  • In-depth knowledge of Workday Compensation functionality, including salary structures, job profiles, job families, grade profiles, compensation basis, commission plans, allowances, and bonus plans.
  • Experience supporting job architecture initiatives, including restructuring roles, job families, and compensation frameworks.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in Workday reporting tools and data extraction, manipulation, and visualization techniques.
  • Exceptional analytical skills, attention to detail, and problem-solving abilities.
  • Strong communication skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams and present findings.
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
  • Proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, with a continuous improvement mindset.
  • Preferred: Workday certifications in Compensation or related modules.
  • Experience working in a multi-country, multinational organization.
  • Workday System Administration & Configuration: Configure, test, and maintain Workday Compensation modules, ensuring accuracy and compliance with business requirements. Partner with COEs to gather requirements and implement system enhancements, integrations, and reports. Develop and maintain business process workflows, security roles, and notifications in Workday.
  • Compensation Support: Act as a functional lead for Workday Compensation, supporting the configuration and administration of compensation plans globally. Provide subject matter expertise in restructuring job architecture, aligning job levels, and mapping compensation structures to business needs.
  • Testing Leadership: Lead and manage Compensation testing efforts, including the design and execution of test scenarios, scripts, and cases. Collaborate with multi-functional teams to validate job architecture updates, compensation plans, and system functionality.
  • Data Integrity & Reporting: Develop custom reports and dashboards using Workday Report Writer and Calculated Fields to support HR and Compensation operations. Conduct data audits to ensure integrity across job architecture and compensation records. Provide training and support to HR and Sales teams on Workday functionalities when needed.

Process Improvement & Governance: Ensure compliance with company policies related to compensation and job architecture. Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and user experience in Workday.

Benefits

Russell Tobin offers eligible employees comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance, and hospital indemnity), a 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, identity theft protection, legal support, auto and home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with some preferred vendors.

Job Details
  • Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
  • Employment type: Contract
  • Job function: Information Technology
  • Industries: Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

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