Senior Manager, Global HR Technology – Compensation

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

📋 Description

• Spearhead the global HR technology strategy for Compensation and Advanced Compensation within the Workday framework.

• Provide strategic guidance and operational oversight across the Compensation domain.

• Set priorities, manage resource allocation, enhance team capabilities, and ensure the quality and success of solutions delivered.

• Evaluate business needs and processes within the Workday ecosystem to define the functional technology vision.

• Own the near- and long-term technology roadmaps and assess emerging functionalities within Workday.

• Deliver senior functional leadership for Core HCM, Compensation, Advanced Compensation, and Job Architecture solutions.

• Facilitate global merit, bonus, and other compensation planning processes.

• Manage request intake, prioritization, and governance of delivery.

• Identify opportunities to improve Compensation processes via Workday functionalities, automation, and standardization.

• Lead intricate initiatives involving HR, Payroll, IT, and regional teams.

• Support the development and implementation of test scenarios and expected outcomes.

• Assess the adoption and effectiveness of existing functionalities and evaluate new Workday capabilities.

• Oversee the definition of requirements, design, configuration, testing, implementation, and stabilization processes.

• Ensure compliance with documentation, approval, and change-control standards.

• Provide senior leadership with insights into portfolio performance, business outcomes, capacity, and risk management.

• Collaborate on communication strategies, documentation, and training to facilitate solution adoption.

• Report to the Director of HR Technology.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Over 10 years of progressive experience in HR technology, HRIS, enterprise HCM consulting, or related areas.

• Extensive expertise in Workday.

• Workday Pro credentials in HCM, Compensation, and/or Advanced Compensation are preferred.

• Proven experience in leading and developing business support analysts or other HR technology professionals within a matrixed organization.

• In-depth functional expertise in Compensation and Advanced Compensation, including business process design, configuration, and global compensation planning.

• Experience in owning technology strategy, roadmap development, portfolio prioritization, resource planning, and delivery governance.

• Familiarity with a product management model encompassing business analysis, solution architecture, and system configuration responsibilities.

• Experience in leading cross-functional enterprise initiatives and ensuring the integrity of end-to-end processes across Workday, integrations, payroll, reporting, and security.

• Capability to lead complex global programs, influence senior leaders, resolve competing priorities, and articulate technology decisions in business terms.

• Enterprise mindset with strong cross-functional partnership, decision ownership, and the ability to deliver scalable and supportable solutions.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical insurance.

• Dental insurance.

• Life insurance.

• Vision insurance.

• Disability insurance.

• 401(k) plan.

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

• Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, and personal days.

• Tuition reimbursement.

• Wellness program.

• Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and products.

• Discounts through partner and vendor programs.

• Eligibility for annual merit increases.

• Opportunities for career growth.

• Access to a digital learning portal, Lean Academy, and an online university.

• Support for volunteerism and sustainable business initiatives.