Workday Functional HCM

Highlights:

• Lead the functional design, configuration, testing, and deployment of Workday
Compensation and Workday Learning.

• Partner closely with HR, Compensation, Learning & Development, Payroll,
and business leaders on a high-impact implementation.



Partnering with a Utility industry partner to identify a Workday Functional
Lead – Compensation & Learning. This role serves as the functional subject
matter expert responsible for leading the design, configuration, testing,
implementation, and ongoing optimization of the Workday Compensation and
Workday Learning modules. Working closely with HR, Compensation, Learning &
Development, Payroll, Compliance, and business stakeholders, this position
delivers scalable, compliant, and business-aligned solutions that enhance the
employee experience and support organizational objectives.



What You''ll Do

Lead the functional design, configuration, testing, and deployment of Workday
Compensation and Workday Learning solutions.

Plan and oversee prototype tenant development, configuration migrations, and
production deployments.

Drive functional design decisions while ensuring seamless integration with Core
HCM, Recruiting, Talent, Performance, Payroll, Benefits, and other Workday
modules.

Partner with Compensation, Learning & Development, Compliance, HR, Payroll,
and business stakeholders to gather requirements and translate business needs
into scalable Workday solutions.

Configure and support compensation programs, including compensation grades,
salary structures, merit cycles, bonus programs, eligibility rules, and
compensation review processes.

Configure and support Workday Learning, including courses, programs, certifications,
learning campaigns, instructors, classrooms, enrollment rules, and compliance
training requirements.

Lead data conversion, validation, and migration efforts for compensation
structures, learning content, training histories, certifications, and related
business processes.

Develop and execute testing strategies, including unit, integration,
end-to-end, and user acceptance testing (UAT).

Ensure solution designs align with security, governance, audit, compliance, and
organizational standards.

Identify, manage, and escalate project risks, issues, and dependencies as
appropriate.

Support change management initiatives through stakeholder engagement, training,
documentation, and knowledge transfer.

Provide post-production support, troubleshoot system issues, and recommend
continuous improvements.



What You''ll Bring

5+ years of experience supporting Workday HCM, including Compensation and/or
Learning modules.

Experience leading or supporting at least two full-cycle Workday
implementations involving Compensation, Learning, or related Talent Management
modules.

Strong knowledge of compensation administration, including merit planning,
bonus programs, compensation eligibility, salary structures, and governance
practices.

Strong understanding of learning management processes, including compliance
training, certification management, instructor-led learning, self-paced
learning, and curriculum management.

Proven ability to translate complex business requirements into scalable Workday
configurations.

Experience with configuration migration, testing, deployment, and production
support.

Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.

Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams in large or complex
organizations.

Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results within project
timelines.

Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills.

Workday Compensation and/or Workday Learning certification preferred.

Experience with PeopleSoft, Thrive, Cornerstone, SuccessFactors Learning, or
other enterprise HCM/LMS platforms is a plus.

Experience supporting annual compensation planning cycles and organizational
learning strategies preferred.

Experience implementing Workday Learning for compliance, safety, operational,
or technical training programs preferred.

Experience supporting both union and non-union employee populations preferred.

Knowledge of Workday reporting, business processes, security, and integrations.

Understanding of HR governance, data integrity, audit, and compliance
requirements.

Ability to provide strategic recommendations that balance business needs, user
experience, and long-term system scalability.