Workday Compensation Architect

KBR, Inc; Houston, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR, Inc. is seeking a Workday Compensation Configuration Analyst to configure and optimize the Workday platform with a focus on Advanced Compensation during annual cycles.

This role collaborates across HCM, Recruiting, and other modules to ensure accurate execution and data integrity. Location preference is on-site in Houston with consideration for remote work for the right candidate, reporting to the HRIS leadership team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in information systems, computer science, data analytics, business administration, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in Compensation, HRIS, IT, or HR technology environments.
• Hands-on experience in Workday Compensation module.
• Proficient in compensation cycles (ASR, bonus planning) within Workday or similar systems.
• Hands-on expertise configuring Workday Compensation, Advanced Compensation and HCM Modules.
• Strong ability to translate business requirements into technical configurations.

Responsibilities

• Configure and optimize Workday Compensation with cross-functional scope.
• Own ASR configuration and execution in Workday.
• Partner with Compensation and People teams to optimize processes.
• Support testing, UAT, and issue resolution for Workday releases.
• Develop reports and analytics for People operations.
• Ensure data integrity and governance.
• Provide user support and training for Workday.
• Plan and execute high-volume data loads via EIBs.

Skills

Workday configuration

Advanced Compensation

HCM modules

Data integrity

Stakeholder collaboration

UAT testing

Workday reporting

EIBs data loads

Cross-functional

Education

Bachelor’s degree in information systems, computer science, data analytics, business administration, or related field

Tools

Workday

BIRT

EIB

Workday reporting tools

Job description

KBR, Inc. is seeking a Workday Compensation Configuration Analyst to configure and optimize the Workday platform with a focus on Advanced Compensation during annual cycles.

This role collaborates across HCM, Recruiting, and other modules to ensure accurate execution and data integrity. Location preference is on-site in Houston with consideration for remote work for the right candidate, reporting to the HRIS leadership team.