Senior Lead, Software Engineering – Workday HCM Compensation Specialist

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in India.

📋 Description

• Deliver functional expertise and leadership in the design, development, and execution of Workday HR solutions.

• Collaborate with stakeholders to design and implement solutions utilizing Workday, with an emphasis on Compensation and Advanced Compensation management modules.

• Support the Workday Compensation capability area, with opportunities to engage in HCM Core, Staffing/Onboarding, Benefits, Talent Management, and Recruiting.

• Work alongside the Compensation/Total Rewards Team to design and execute complex global annual merit and bonus cycles.

• Analyze, design, develop, and implement functional modifications and enhancements to Workday HR systems/tools.

• Act as a Workday Subject Matter Expert (SME), actively engaging in Workday Releases and keeping informed on new features.

• Oversee annual compensation administration, including merit and incentive processes, ensuring system/data interfaces are optimized.

• Maintain salary administration, encompassing job structure, total compensation structure, eligibility, communication, and training.

• Configure, test, and manage annual processes in Workday (e.g., Performance Reviews, Compensation cycles).

• Create and uphold dashboards for business leaders.

• Conduct audits of system data for accuracy and serve as the primary reviewer for data entry.

• Proactively plan and coordinate departmental preparations for significant system updates.

• Serve as the main support contact for user inquiries and take ownership of identified issues.

• Translate business and technical requirements into architectural blueprints and identify solutions for Workday product gaps.

• Provide global coverage across the Americas, EMEA, and APAC regions.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (Master’s degree or advanced certifications preferred).

• 3+ years of experience as a hands-on Workday SME, configuring and maintaining HCM, Core, and Advanced Compensation modules.

• Proven experience leading Core and Advanced Compensation cycles within Workday.

• Experience in deploying multiple Workday HCM implementations.

• Exceptional customer service and communication skills to interact with executive leadership and clients.

• Strong communication skills to effectively translate business needs into system configurations.

• Knowledgeable about HR processes and touch points within HCM, payroll, benefits, time tracking, recruiting, and security.

• Experience in supporting HCM Core, Staffing/Onboarding, Benefits, Talent Management, and Recruiting.

• Certifications: Workday Core HR, Workday Compensation.

🏝️ Benefits

• Health insurance.

• Retirement plans.

• Paid time off.

• Flexible work arrangements.

• Professional development opportunities.

• Wellness programs.