Workday Developer, Compensation (Hybrid Testing & Support)

MSI Pharma; United States; Remote; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% remote role

Standard business hours with flexibility

Opportunities for collaboration on HR technology

Job summary

A prominent healthcare company is seeking a Workday Developer, Compensation to provide ongoing operational support for Workday Compensation processes, including Merit and Bonus. This hybrid role involves hands-on testing and supporting key HR projects. The ideal candidate will possess 5+ years of Workday experience, specifically in Compensation, with strong analytical skills and expertise in executing test scripts. The role offers a flexible remote contract of 6 months, focusing on critical HR technology initiatives.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Workday experience, especially in Advanced and Core Compensation.
• Experience testing end-to-end Compensation processes including Merit and Bonus.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day Workday Compensation responsibilities.
• Execute functional and regression testing aligned with project timelines.
• Document test cases, outcomes, and evidence for review.

Skills

Workday experience

Testing end-to-end Compensation processes

Eligibility rules and condition logic

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Excel proficiency

Tools

Excel

Smartsheet

Job description

Workday Developer, Compensation (Hybrid Testing & Support)

Location: United States (100% Remote)

Department: Business Technology

Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Standard Business Hours)

Position Overview

We are seeking a Workday Developer, Compensation to support the HR Technology function with testing, data setup, and ongoing operational support across Workday Compensation processes — including Merit, Bonus, and Stock. This hybrid role combines hands‑on functional testing with day‑to‑day operational support, providing coverage for the hiring manager while they participate in a key project. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, an in‑depth understanding of Workday Compensation functionality, and experience ensuring data and process accuracy through disciplined testing and validation.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide backfill support for day‑to‑day Workday Compensation responsibilities.
• Execute functional and regression testing activities aligned with project timelines.
• Set up, maintain, and validate test data for Compensation cycles (Merit, Bonus, and Stock).
• Perform UAT, regression, and configuration testing for Workday updates and releases.
• Document test cases, outcomes, and evidence for review and sign‑off.
• Identify, track, and manage defects; collaborate with technical and functional teams to resolve them.
• Support BAU (Business‑As‑Usual) Compensation tickets and troubleshoot configuration or data issues.
• Partner with HR Technology, Compensation COE, and cross‑functional stakeholders to ensure testing readiness and full coverage.
• Communicate testing progress, risks, and outcomes effectively to project leads and management.

Required Skills & Experience

• 5+ years of Workday experience, with emphasis on Advanced and Core Compensation.
• Proven experience testing end‑to‑end Compensation processes (Merit, Bonus, Stock).
• Strong understanding of eligibility rules, calculated fields, and condition logic in Workday.
• Ability to create and execute detailed test scripts, with accurate documentation of results.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Proficiency with Excel, Smartsheet, or similar testing and tracking tools.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting release or regression testing cycles.
• Familiarity with EIBs, reporting validation, and Workday Security.
• Prior experience supporting Compensation in a global environment.
• Workday Advanced Compensation Certification preferred.

What’s Offered

• 100% remote contract role (6 months).
• Standard business hours with flexibility as needed for project demands.
• Opportunity to work on critical HR technology initiatives in a collaborative, dynamic environment.