Workday Core Compensation and Advanced Compensation Specialist

System Configuration & Maintenance

• Configure and maintain Workday Core Compensation and Advanced Compensation modules, including compensation plans, grade structures, merit matrices, and bonus plans.
• Manage the setup and administration of compensation cycles (e.g., annual merit, bonus, stock grants).
• Support configuration of compensation eligibility rules, guidelines, and approval workflows.
• Ensure alignment between compensation structures, job profiles, and organizational hierarchies.
• Test and validate Workday system updates, releases, and new functionality related to compensation.

Process Optimization & Support

• Partner with CoE Compensation and HR teams to improve compensation planning processes.
• Identify opportunities to automate manual tasks and streamline workflows within Workday.
• Provide Tier 2 and 3 support for compensation-related system issues and user inquiries.
• Document business processes, configuration decisions, and change management activities.

Compensation Cycle Management

• Manage the Annual Compensation Review (ACR) process in Workday, including setup, testing, rollout, and post-cycle analysis.
• Partner with HR and business leaders to configure and test compensation review templates, eligibility rules, and merit budgets.
• Ensure data accuracy and secure processing of compensation events across global regions.
• Provide analytics and insights to support pay-for-performance and compensation planning strategies.

Reporting & Analytics

• Develop and maintain reports and dashboards related to compensation data, pay equity, and reward distribution.
• Provide insights and data to HR leadership and Compensation teams for budgeting and benchmarking.
• Ensure data quality and compliance with corporate governance and audit standards.
• Provide compensation reports to support CSRD Report (etc. Gender Pay Gaps, Living wages)

Stakeholder Collaboration & Training

• Collaborate with HRIS, HR Operations, Finance, and CoE Compensation teams to ensure seamless integration and accuracy across processes.
• Create and deliver training materials and documentation for HR and business users.
• Support communication and change management efforts related to compensation processes and enhancements.
• Use Workday Help to support and process employee cases.