Workday Advanced Compensation Principal Consultant (Certified)

ERPA; United States; Remote; USD 140,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

ERPA is a client-focused technology services firm specializing in Workday solutions for higher education and government. This remote Principal Workday Advanced Compensation Consultant role focuses on solutioning and optimizing Core and Advanced Compensation, with responsibilities across related HCM modules.

The ideal candidate has extensive Workday Advanced Compensation experience, proven leadership on Phase 1 and Phase X implementations, and strong communication skills to guide clients from

Qualifications

• Workday Advanced Compensation expertise and leading multiple client engagements independently.
• Experience leading at least two Workday Phase 1 implementations and two Phase X implementations.
• Strong communication and organizational skills with ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Provide consulting on multiple client engagements with limited direction.
• Guide design, configuration, prototype, testing, and production activities.
• Support clients during Annual Events (Talent/Performance, Merit, Open Enrollment, ACA).
• Partner with Engagement Managers to communicate project status and changes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for project alignment.

Skills

Workday Advanced Comp

Project Leadership

Client Stakeholders

Communication

Education

Workday HCM Core Certification

Core Comp Certification

Advanced Comp Certification

Phase 1 Implementations Experience

Phase X Implementations Experience

Tools

Workday Suite

Job description

It’s fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they’re doing!

We’re committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

Are you looking to join a dynamic company that truly values their employees, offers great benefits, and has a “people first” culture? At ERPA, we encourage our employees to be innovative and welcome new ideas. Empathy, responsibility, passion, and agility are the values that ERPA emulates in the workplace and seeks in our employees.

ERPA is a client-focused technology services firm committed to maximizing the value of our clients’ Workday investments. We specialize in implementing Workday solutions for higher education and government organizations, while also providing comprehensive, ongoing support for clients across diverse industries. Our team partners closely with clients to optimize their Workday environments, offering services such as application management, Workday evolution and expansions (Phase X implementations), follow‑on solutions, analytics, and continuously enhance the user experience.

Position Summary:

We have an exciting remote opportunity available for a Principal Workday Advanced Compensation Consultant on our Workday HCM team! This role will be responsible for solutioning, navigating, and optimizing Workday Advanced Compensation. The span of responsibility will be to ensure the successful implementation and/or production support (post go‑live) for Core Comp, Advanced Comp (merit, bonus, stock) and at least one or more additional modules under the HCM umbrella such as: Benefits, Talent/Performance, Recruiting, Learning, HCM Reporting, and/or Data Conversion.

This role will actively contribute to the development of ERPA’s Workday AMS practice and should showcase innovation, strategic thinking and have the drive to make ERPA a Workday partner of choice.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide consulting services on multiple client engagements with limited direction

• Understand client business requirements and provide guidance throughout design, configuration and prototype, and assist clients with testing and move to Production efforts

• Support clients during Annual Events such as: Annual Talent/Performance, Merit, Open Enrollment, ACA, etc. as needed

• Partner with Engagement Managers to keep them informed of project status, changes, etc.

• Collaborate with cross‑functional counterparts to ensure clear lines of communication and project alignment

• Accurately maintain forecast in a timely manner

• Partner with the Sales team and serve as a Subject Matter Expert while assisting with sales presentations, demos, and LOEs

• Stay up to date on industry knowledge, Workday enhancements, and be able to advise on Workday best practices

• Build strong relationships with clients, gained through trust and exceptional customer service

Experience and Education Requirements:

• The following Workday certifications with implementer access are required: HCM Core, Core Comp, Advanced Comp AND at least one of these: Learning, Benefits, Recruiting, Talent, Reporting, PEX

• Must have experience independently leading at least two Workday Phase 1 implementations and two Workday Phase X implementations.

• Workday experience independently leading higher ed projects is preferred.

• Minimum of three years of experience as a lead Workday Advanced Compensation Consultant at a Workday partner firm is required

• Employment is contingent upon obtaining a Workday Launch certification.

• All required WorkdayPartnercertifications must remain in Active status throughout employment with ERPA.

• Must have experience troubleshooting, configuring, and navigating Workday Advanced Compensation.

• Strong organizational skills are required. Must be able to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required, along with a detailed understanding of WorkdayAdvanced Comp processes and best practices to make appropriate implementation recommendations.

• Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as in a team environment, coupled with a desire to have fun while building something new (required)

• Location: USA, Canada or Mexico

• Sponsorship: Open to candidates who require sponsorship transfer

Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities of this job.

Applicants are considered for all positions in accordance with statutes and regulations concerning non-discrimination on the basis of race, ancestry, age, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, non‑disqualifying disability, veteran status, or other protected classification.

ERPA is an equal opportunity employer, as well as a substance and tobacco free workplace. All offers of employment are contingent on successfully passing the pre‑employment drug screen and background investigation which may include reference checks, criminal background investigation, and when applicable licensing verification.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis. We will not consider any applicants that require sponsorship for employment visa status either now or in the future.

Ifyou like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over‑achievers, you’ll enjoy your career with us!

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