Workday Sr. Technical Consultant

TechDigital Group; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology solutions provider is seeking an experienced Workday Compensation specialist in Raleigh, NC. You will lead the design, configuration, and deployment of the Workday Compensation module and ensure alignment with policies. Candidates should have over 5 years of HR systems experience, including 3 years with Workday Compensation. This role will involve collaboration with HR and IT teams, requiring strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of HR systems experience.
• At least 3 years focused on Workday Compensation.
• Proven experience leading Workday Compensation implementations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and deployment of Workday Compensation module.
• Translate business requirements into system configurations.
• Conduct gap analysis and recommend improvements.
• Collaborate with HR, IT, and external consultants.

Skills

HR systems experience

Workday Compensation

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Change management

Detail-oriented

Tools

Workday Compensation

Rally Agile

Job description

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, configuration, and deployment of the Workday Compensation module, including base pay, merit, bonus, and advanced compensation plans.
• Translate business requirements into system configurations and ensure alignment with compensation policies and compliance standards.
• Conduct gap analysis and recommend system or process improvements.
• Configure and maintain compensation templates, guidelines, eligibility rules, and security roles.
• Act as the functional lead on Workday Compensation projects, including implementations, enhancements, and integrations with payroll or other HR systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including HR, IT, and external consultants.
• Serve as the primary liaison between business units and the technical Workday team.
• Facilitate workshops, gather requirements, and communicate configuration decisions and implications.
• Train and support HR and Compensation teams in the use of Workday Compensation tools.
• Develop and execute test plans, scripts, and user acceptance testing (UAT) for new or modified configurations.
• Validate data accuracy and system functionality post-implementation.
• Provide ongoing support and troubleshooting for Workday Compensation-related issues.
• Monitor Workday releases and assess impact on current configuration and business processes.
• Ensure data integrity through audits, validation routines, and proactive maintenance.
• Experience using Rally Agile tool.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders.
• Detail-oriented with strong documentation and process mapping capabilities.
• Comfortable with change management and training delivery.
• Expertise and skills configuring supporting Workday Performance, Workday Security, or Workday Benefits experience.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of HR systems experience, with at least 3 years focused on Workday Compensation.
• Proven experience leading Workday Compensation implementations or major enhancements.
• Strong knowledge of compensation structures, guidelines, and compliance requirements.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Workday Pro certification or Partner Certification in Compensation (preferred but not always required).