Workday Sr. Technical Consultant

Workday Functional Lead Compensation • 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). • 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.