About the Role As a key member of our Workday Application Management Support team, the Workday HCM, Compensation and Absence Analyst will own the configuration, maintenance, and support of our HCM, Absence, and Advanced Compensation modules.
You will partner closely with HR and Reward teams to ensure Workday solutions align with evolving business needs, legal / regulatory requirements, and employee experience goals.
This role requires deep functional expertise in Workday configuration, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to translate HR and Reward requirements into scalable Workday solutions.
Drive accurate and timely leave management by configuring and optimizing the Workday Absence module, including accruals, carryover rules, and leave types, ensuring compliance with global HR policies.
Enable effective compensation decisions by leading the configuration and support of Workday Advanced Compensation processes (merit, bonus), aligned with business goals and timelines.
Deliver successful annual compensation cycles in Workday by owning end-to-end setup and execution, ensuring data accuracy and alignment with reward strategy.
Translate HR and Reward policy changes into system functionality, ensuring that Workday remains an accurate reflection of business rules and supports operational efficiency.
Maximize system performance and adoption by evaluating new Workday releases, identifying relevant enhancements, and recommending high-impact improvements to stakeholders.
Ensure system reliability and business continuity by proactively monitoring health and resolving issues across HCM, Absence, and Compensation modules.
Improve transparency and knowledge sharing by maintaining clear, user-friendly documentation for configurations, business processes, and system policies.
Accelerate continuous improvement initiatives through cross-functional collaboration with analysts, IT teams, and business stakeholders, delivering enhancements that add value and reduce manual effort.
Safeguard data integrity and compliance by ensuring configurations align with internal governance, audit requirements, and security standards.
Support seamless Core HCM operations through targeted configuration support where needed, maintaining consistency across modules.
Enhance user confidence and self-service adoption by contributing to the development of end-user training materials in partnership with HR
Extensive hands-on Workday configuration experience, with expertise in Core HCM, Absence, and Compensation modules.
Strong understanding of HR policies, compensation planning, and time-off/leave management.
Experience with Workday business processes, security roles related to HCM/Compensation, and change management.
Strong communication skills with ability to translate technical configurations to non-technical stakeholders.
Detail-oriented with a commitment to data accuracy and process integrity.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver quality results in a fast-paced environment.
Workday certification(s) in HCM, Compensation, or Absence modules.
Experience supporting Workday release cycles and testing activities.
Familiarity with Workday reporting basics, including calculated fields and report writer.