Workday HCM - Core and Compensation Lead @Remote

Overview

Remote
Depends on Experience
Contract - W2

Skills

Workday HCM
Workday HCM Core
Workday Compensation
Compensation

Job Details

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

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