Workday Benefits and Compensation Lead

Moog Inc; East Aurora (NY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great compensation package

Flexible paid time off

Comprehensive insurance coverage

Tuition Assistance

Employee Resource Groups

Job summary

Moog Inc is seeking a Workday Benefits and Compensation Lead for their Corporate HR Technology Team. The role involves leading the configuration of Workday modules to meet evolving business needs and ensuring compliance with organizational standards.

Qualified candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree and at least three years of experience with Workday, along with strong communication and organizational skills. The position offers a salary range of $110,000 to $125,000 annually, flexible work options, and excellent financial rewards.

Qualifications

• At least three years of experience with Workday benefits and compensation.
• Strong knowledge of HR processes and compliance requirements.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Lead the configuration of Workday Benefits and Compensation modules.
• Conduct rigorous testing of system changes for accuracy and compliance.
• Deliver training sessions and provide ongoing support for Workday functionality.

Skills

Advanced proficiency in Workday benefits

Excellent communication skills

Problem-solving abilities

Organizational skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Education

Bachelor’s degree in human resources or related

Tools

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

Job Overview

Moog’s Corporate HR Technology Team is looking for an experienced, detail-oriented Workday Benefits and Compensation Lead. As the primary functional expert for Moog’s global benefits and compensation process within Workday, you will design, configure, and maintain 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.

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.

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.

Desired Skills & Experience

• 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.
• Background in HR Shared Services or experience with tiered support models (Tier1 and Tier2).
• Familiarity with case management platforms such as Workday Help, ServiceNow, or equivalent tools.
• An understanding of global HR processes and compliance requirements.

How We Care for You

• Financial Rewards: Great compensation package, annual profit sharing, matching 401(k), 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.

Equal Opportunity Employment

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.