Workday Advanced Compensation Architect/Consultant

EOR - Europe; Town of Poland (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

EOR - Europe is seeking a Workday Implementation Lead to design and deploy solutions for global clients. You will manage complex projects, ensuring high client satisfaction through impeccable service. The ideal candidate has over 4 years of experience in Workday and excels in communication and project management.

This role requires deep knowledge of Workday Core HCM and a strong ability to lead teams while adapting to changing environments.

Qualifications

• 4+ years leading Workday implementations or as a Workday client.
• Expert command of one Workday module.
• Ability to manage conflicting demands and lead projects.

Responsibilities

• Design, configure, test, and deploy Workday solutions for global customers.
• Conduct working sessions to gather and analyze business requirements.
• Lead medium to high-complexity projects with no supervision.

Skills

Leading Workday implementations

Workday Core HCM

Advanced Microsoft Excel skills

Communication skills

Troubleshooting skills

Job description

What You'll Own

Implementation & Configuration: Design, configure, test, and deploy Workday solutions for global customers, adapting flexibly to their evolving needs across various HCM module(s).

Strategic Consulting: Conduct detailed working sessions to gather and analyze business requirements. You'll assess needs, propose alternative solutions, and advise clients on Workday best practices and process improvements.

Project Leadership: Lead medium to high-complexity projects (like acquisitions or Phase X rollouts) through the full lifecycle, managing scope, quality, and timelines with no supervision.

Delivery Excellence: Drive high client satisfaction by building strong relationships and consistently delivering impeccable service, meeting key performance indicators (KPIs) like utilization and CSAT scores.

Mentorship & Knowledge: Act as a mentor, coach, and reviewer for less experienced team members. You'll contribute actively to our knowledge repository, sharing best practices and innovative deployment approaches.

Deep Troubleshooting: Perform root cause analysis on client issues and implement effective, well-researched corrective measures.

What You'll Bring Experience

• 4+ years leading Workday implementations, supporting Workday Post-Production/AMS Services, or as a sophisticated Workday client.
• Deep knowledge of Workday Core HCM, Security, and Reporting plus expert command of at least one additional module (e.g. ).
• Proven ability to manage conflicting demands, prioritize without supervision, and lead full-lifecycle projects (scoping, design, go-live).
• Exceptional communication (verbal and written) and proven ability to influence stakeholders, guiding internal and client discussions toward timely solution agreement.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and adapt quickly to frequent change.
• Willingness to meet minimal travel requirements (<10% annually).

Pay Transparency Statement

Kognitiv is committed to a transparent and equitable compensation structure, which is determined by a variety of factors including skill set, experience, education, market data, and internal equity. Candidates invited to a recruiter screen can expect a candid discussion of our compensation philosophy, the specific salary range for this position, and the variable pay opportunities that may be available for this role. For details on our comprehensive benefits package, please visit our careers website.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Kognitiv is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. Kognitiv will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in a manner consistent with the requirements of the law, including any applicable fair chance law.

Work Authorization

Applicants for employment in the country in which they are applying must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the Employing Country and with Kognitiv.