Workday Compensation Analyst - Remote

Presbyterian; Albuquerque (NM); Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A large healthcare provider in Albuquerque, New Mexico, is seeking a Compensation Analyst to manage Workday Compensation configurations and support HR teams in enhancing compensation processes. This role requires a bachelor's degree and extensive HRIS experience. The position offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package in a mission-driven organization focused on community health.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Employee Wellness Rewards Program

Remote work flexibility

Qualifications

• Minimum three years of HRIS experience, with two years of hands-on Workday HCM configuration experience.
• Strong understanding of compensation principles, pay structures, and offer calculation logic.
• Ability to translate technical concepts into business language.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for Workday Compensation configuration.
• Partner with Compensation and HR teams for enhancing compensation processes.
• Analyze compensation data to identify improvement opportunities.

Skills

HRIS experience

Compensation principles understanding

Advanced Excel proficiency

Excellent communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Information Systems, or related field

Tools

Workday HCM

Data analysis tools

Job description

Employer Industry: Healthcare Services

Why consider this job opportunity:

• Salary up to $61.19 per hour
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Employee Wellness Rewards Program with opportunities to earn gift cards and incentives
• Supportive remote work environment open to applicants across the U.S. (with some state restrictions)
• Mission-driven organization focused on improving community health across New Mexico
• Opportunity to work with a large healthcare provider and contribute to compensation processes

What to Expect (Job Responsibilities):

• Serve as the primary point of contact for all Workday Compensation configuration, troubleshooting, testing, and enhancement requests
• Partner with Compensation and HR teams to design, maintain, and enhance compensation processes such as merit cycles and bonus programs
• Analyze compensation data and system workflows to identify opportunities for process improvement and automation
• Develop and maintain documentation, user guides, and training materials for HR and business users
• Support annual compensation review cycles, including system setup, testing, and post-cycle analysis

What is Required (Qualifications):

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Information Systems, or related field
• Minimum three years of HRIS experience, with two years of hands-on Workday HCM configuration experience
• Strong understanding of compensation principles, pay structures, and offer calculation logic
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and data analysis tools for compensation modeling and reporting
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate technical concepts into business language

How to Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications):

• Workday certification in Compensation or Advanced Compensation
• Experience supporting compensation cycles (merit, bonus, equity) in a corporate environment
• Proven ability to design and sustain business processes in evolving system environments
• Experience with testing, configuration, and troubleshooting within Workday or other ERP platforms
• Ability to manage cross-functional projects and influence stakeholders at all levels

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