I am supporting a client seeking a Principal Compensation Architect with deep expertise in Workday Core and Advanced Compensation and global compensation frameworks. They are a large manufacturing organisation (50,000+ employees) operating in over 60 countries, and have a number of Workday projects planned for this upcoming year.
The ideal candidate will:
* Have hands-on experience setting up compensation plans and payroll integrations in 50+ countries
* Know the Advanced Compensation merit process “inside and out”
* Design and implement advanced compensation structures across multiple jurisdictions
* Integrate compensation systems with payroll and HR platforms
* Shape global compensation strategy in a complex, multi-country enterprise
* Operate within large-scale manufacturing environments at global scale (60+ countries)
* Ensure compliance with regional compensation requirements and best practices
* Collaborate with global stakeholders to drive strategic compensation outcomes
Experience Required
* Extensive Workday Advanced Compensation configuration expertise
* Proven track record of global compensation plan design (50+ countries)
* Payroll integration experience across multiple jurisdictions
* Experience in large organisations (50K+ employees) and multi-country operations
* Deep understanding of compensation governance and merit processes
* Strategic problem-solving and stakeholder collaboration skills
Location & Working Model
* Fully remote role
* Global remit with multi-jurisdiction exposure
* Must be comfortable collaborating across US and global time zones.
Salary & Benefits
* Competitive salary (£90,000-100,000) + bonus
* Opportunity to lead global compensation strategy in an enterprise environment
* Strategic role within a growing Workday team