Workday HCM - Core and Compensation Lead @Remote
Posted Today by 1766131009
Negotiable
Outside
Remote
USA
Summary: The Workday HCM Core & Compensation Lead is responsible for the design, configuration, and delivery of Workday HCM solutions, focusing on Core HCM and Compensation modules. This role involves leading functional discussions, translating business requirements into scalable configurations, and ensuring successful implementation. The ideal candidate will possess strong implementation experience and proven leadership in client-facing environments.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the functional design and configuration of Workday Core HCM and Compensation
- Act as the primary functional lead for Workday HCM initiatives, guiding solution decisions and best practices
- Facilitate and lead client workshops, requirement sessions, and design discussions
- Configure and support tenant builds, business processes, and security aligned with business needs
- Partner with stakeholders to identify gaps, risks, and dependencies and document them appropriately
- Create, review, and maintain functional documentation including:
- Configuration workbooks
- Business process documentation
- Design and decision documents
- Gap and impact analysis
- Support testing, defect triage, and issue resolution during implementation and post-deployment
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely and high-quality delivery
- Provide guidance during releases, enhancements, and ongoing optimization efforts
Key Skills:
- Hands-on Workday implementation experience
- Strong functional expertise in Workday Core HCM
- Experience working with Workday Compensation (including compensation cycles and plan configuration)
- Workday HCM Core Certification (mandatory)
- Proven experience in a Lead or Senior Consultant role
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: undetermined
Country: USA
Working Arrangements: remote
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Job Title: Workday HCM Core & Compensation Lead
Location: Remote (US EST hours preferred)
Employment Type: W2 Only (No C2C / No Subvendors)
Job Overview
We are seeking an experienced Workday HCM Core & Compensation Lead to support the design, configuration, and delivery of Workday HCM solutions. This role will play a key part in leading functional discussions, translating business requirements into scalable Workday configurations, and ensuring successful implementation of Core HCM and Compensation modules.
The ideal candidate will have strong Workday implementation experience, proven leadership in client-facing environments, and hands-on expertise across Core HCM and Compensation.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the functional design and configuration of Workday Core HCM and Compensation
Act as the primary functional lead for Workday HCM initiatives, guiding solution decisions and best practices
Facilitate and lead client workshops, requirement sessions, and design discussions
Configure and support tenant builds, business processes, and security aligned with business needs
Partner with stakeholders to identify gaps, risks, and dependencies and document them appropriately
Create, review, and maintain functional documentation including:
Configuration workbooks
Business process documentation
Design and decision documents
Gap and impact analysis
Support testing, defect triage, and issue resolution during implementation and post-deployment
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely and high-quality delivery
Provide guidance during releases, enhancements, and ongoing optimization efforts
Required Qualifications
Hands-on Workday implementation experience
Strong functional expertise in Workday Core HCM
Experience working with Workday Compensation (including compensation cycles and plan configuration)
Workday HCM Core Certification (mandatory)
Proven experience in a Lead or Senior Consultant role
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Preferred Qualifications
Workday Compensation Certification
Experience leading multi-phase or large-scale Workday implementations
Background in supporting global or complex HR environments