Workday Benefits and Compensation Lead

Moog Inc.; Buffalo (NY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

401k matching

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Health insurance

Flexible PTO

Job summary

Moog Inc. is seeking a Workday Benefits and Compensation Lead to serve as the functional expert for Moog’s global benefits and compensation processes within Workday, including open enrollment, profit share, and pay review.

The role will design, configure, and maintain core HR processes, ensure compliance, and drive system enhancements while supporting global HR operations in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, or related field.
• Advanced proficiency in Workday benefits, core compensation, and advanced compensation configuration; at least three (3) years’ experience.
• Strong knowledge of HR processes, compliance requirements, and employee support best practices.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, influencing and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities to prioritize multiple tasks effectively and consistently meet critical HR deadlines.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with employees at all levels of the organization.
• High level of integrity and ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.

Responsibilities

• Lead the configuration of Workday Benefits, Compensation, and Advanced Compensation modules to meet evolving business needs, including position management and organizational changes.
• Partner with HR CoEs, Payroll and other stakeholders to implement system upgrades, enhancements, and new features.
• Conduct rigorous testing of system changes to ensure accuracy, compliance, and adherence to audit standards; maintain detailed documentation and perform regular compliance reviews.
• Evaluate Workday release updates, communicate enhancements and bug fixes to CoEs, and develop deployment plans.
• Deliver training sessions for managers and employees, create job aids, and provide ongoing support for Workday functionality and best practices.
• Collaborate with reporting teams to build and analyze Workday reports, ensuring timely and accurate delivery of functional data and actionable insights.
• Assist in managing the Workday Help queue, ensuring tickets are prioritized and resolved promptly.
• Uphold confidentiality and data security standards for all HR-related information.

Skills

Workday benefits

Workday core compensation

Advanced compensation configuration

HR processes

Communication

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Confidential information handling

Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field

Tools

Workday

Microsoft Office (Excel)

Job description

Moog is a performance culture that empowers people to achieve great things. Our people enjoy solving interesting technical challenges in a culture where everyone trusts each other to do the right thing. For you, working with us can mean deeper job satisfaction, better rewards, and a great quality of life inside and outside of work.

Job Title

Workday Benefits and Compensation Lead

Reporting To

Director, Glbl HR Technology

Work Schedule

Fully Remote or Hybrid if Local – Buffalo, NY

Moog’s Corporate HR Technology Team is looking for an experienced, detail-oriented Workday Benefits and Compensation Lead to join them! As the Workday Benefits and Compensation Lead, you will serve as the primary functional expert for Moog’s global benefits and compensation process within Workday. You will be responsible for designing, configuring, and maintaining core HR processes such as open enrollment, profit share, and pay review. You will ensure that Workday functionality aligns with business requirements and compliance standards while driving system enhancements and supporting global HR operations. The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented, collaborative professional with Workday expertise and a strong understanding of HR processes. You must be able to thrive in a global environment, demonstrate excellent problem-solving skills, and commit to maintaining compliance and delivering high-quality HR technology solutions.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, or related field.
• Advanced proficiency in Workday benefits, core compensation, and advanced compensation configuration; at least three (3) years’ experience.
• Strong knowledge of HR processes, compliance requirements, and employee support best practices.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, influencing and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities to prioritize multiple tasks effectively and consistently meet critical HR deadlines.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with employees at all levels of the organization.
• High level of integrity and ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.

Nice to Have

• Workday Benefits and/or Compensation certification.
• Proven experience supporting HR operations in a global organization.
• Skills in developing job aids and contributing to change management initiatives.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a focus on data-driven decision-making.
• A background in HR Shared Services or experience with tiered support models (Tier 1 and Tier 2).
• Familiarity with case management platforms such as Workday Help, ServiceNow, or equivalent tools.
• An understanding of global HR processes and compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead the configuration of Workday Benefits, Compensation, and Advanced Compensation modules to meet evolving business needs, including position management and organizational changes.
• Partner with HR Centers of Excellence (CoEs), Payroll and other stakeholders to implement system upgrades, enhancements, and new features.
• Conduct rigorous testing of system changes to ensure accuracy, compliance, and adherence to Moog audit standards. Maintain detailed documentation and perform regular compliance reviews.
• Evaluate Workday release updates, communicate enhancements and bug fixes to CoEs, and develop deployment plans.
• Deliver training sessions for managers and employees, create job aids, and provide ongoing support for Workday functionality and best practices.
• Collaborate with reporting teams to build and analyze Workday reports, ensuring timely and accurate delivery of functional data and actionable insights.
• Assist in managing the Workday Help queue, ensuring tickets are prioritized and resolved promptly.
• Uphold confidentiality and data security standards for all HR-related information.

Benefits

• Financial Rewards: great compensation package, annual profit sharing, matching 401k, and the ability to participate in Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts.
• Work/Life Balance: Flexible paid time off, holidays and parental leave program.
• Health & Welfare: Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan (“EAP”) and other supplemental benefit coverages.
• Professional Skills Development: Tuition Assistance, mentorship and coaching opportunities, leadership development and other personal growth programs.
• Diverse and Inclusive Workplace: Employee Resource Groups, cultural events, and celebrations.

Salary Range Transparency

Buffalo, NY $110,000.00–$125,000.00 Annually

Salary Range Disclaimer

The base salary range represents the low and high end of the Moog salary range for this position in the given work location. Actual salaries will vary depending on factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance. The range(s) listed is just one component of Moog's total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, employee stock purchase plan, an open paid time off policy, and many region-specific benefits.

This position requires access to U.S. export-controlled information.

EOE/AA Minority/Female/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Disability/Veteran

Moog is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such affirms the right of every person to participate in all aspects of employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. If you are interested in applying for employment and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position, contact our Human Resources department via phone at 844-367-5787.