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Workday Senior Analyst - Advanced Compensation (Location Flexibility)

RSM
USA
Full-time
Senior · 4+ years experience
Onsite
Discovered 1 weeks ago
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Responsibilities

  • Special Projects (20%)
  • Special projects, as assigned, related to researching, specifying, developing, testing, and implementing enhancements to Workday Compensation processes and technologies.
  • Solution Assessment, Development, & Validation (25%)
  • Works with project teams to ensure proposed solutions align with business requirements and maximize value to stakeholders.
  • Researches new technologies and Workday capabilities related to Compensation and related HCM processes and recommends adoption where appropriate.
  • Defines requirements for system enhancements, compensation plans, eligibility rules, compensation review processes, merit and bonus processes, and related compensation initiatives.
  • Performs gap analysis, develops acceptance criteria, and recommends solutions to improve employee, manager, and HR experiences.
  • Collaborates with internal IT, Compensation, and HR stakeholders to configure and support Workday Compensation functionality in alignment with Talent Technology strategy.
  • Works with project teams to evaluate system defects, assess business impact, and develop remediation plans.
  • Requirements Gathering & Stakeholder Engagement (15%)
  • Gather requirements and conduct discovery sessions with HR, Compensation, and business leaders using techniques including interviews, workshops, surveys, process analysis, prototyping, and focus groups.
  • Document business requirements, configuration needs, security considerations, and reporting requirements related to Workday Compensation processes.
  • Validate requirements with stakeholders to ensure alignment with business objectives.
  • Requirements Analysis & Solution Design (10%)
  • Analyze and prioritize requirements with stakeholders, project sponsors, and project managers.
  • Organize, model, and document business processes and system requirements related to compensation plans, eligibility, compensation review, merit, bonus, and related compensation processes.
  • Support solution design, testing, and deployment activities while ensuring alignment with Workday best practices.
  • System Administration, Monitoring & Troubleshooting (20%)
  • Monitor Workday business processes, integrations, and automations supporting Compensation for unusual behavior or system failures.
  • Identify and remediate issues when possible; manage tickets with IT, internal teams, and external vendors as needed.
  • Support annual compensation planning and review cycles, merit and bonus processes, testing activities, Workday releases, and production deployments.
  • Implement monitoring, logging, and notification processes to proactively identify and resolve issues.
  • Training, Governance & Leadership (10%)
  • Provide coaching and leadership to Talent Technology staff.
  • Develop and deliver training to Talent Technology team members, HR partners, and system administrators on Workday Compensation functionality.
  • Support governance, process documentation, testing standards, release management, and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

  • Advanced working knowledge of Workday HCM, Compensation, or other HRIS platforms required.
  • Experience supporting Workday Compensation, including compensation plans, eligibility rules, Compensation Review, Merit Planning, Bonus Planning, and related compensation processes preferred.
  • Ability to establish, document, and improve business processes required.
  • Ability to stay calm under pressure required.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills required.
  • Ability to gather, document, and translate business requirements into scalable system solutions required.
  • One-on-one and small group training skills required.
  • Experience with Workday reporting, dashboards, calculated fields, business process configuration, and security concepts preferred.
  • Development tools/languages including Microsoft Excel, SQL, Python, PowerShell, JavaScript, HTML, or related technologies preferred.

EXPERIENCE

  • 4+ years of relevant experience required.
  • Experience supporting Workday Compensation or Core HCM solutions preferred.
  • Experience supporting annual compensation cycles, merit and bonus processes, testing, configuration, production deployments, and stakeholder management preferred.
  • LEADERSHIP SKILLS
  • Ability to lead, supervise, direct, and review the results of projects or assignments required.
  • Ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders and provide oversight for Compensation technology initiatives required.
  • Team Aligned Flexibility
  • The baseline expectation that employees and owners may perform work from home, an office, a client site, or other relevant business locations, with in-person attendance required when business needs, collaboration, client service, development, or travel warrant it. Working from home frequently or primarily does not change this expectation. For this position, the location is open to any of our US-based markets.
  • At RSM, we offer a competitive benefits and compensation package for all our people. Learn more about our total rewards at https://rsmus.com/careers/working-at-rsm/benefits.
  • We believe flexibility and in-person connection both play an important role in how we work and grow. Most roles at RSM follow a hybrid workstyle, which means team members are aligned to an RSM office and come together in person when it best supports clients, teams, development or relationship-building. Some roles may be virtual or primarily on-site based on role requirements, team priorities and client needs.
  • All applicants will receive consideration for employment as RSM does not tolerate discrimination and/or harassment based on race; color; creed; sincerely held religious beliefs, practices or observances; sex (including pregnancy or disabilities related to nursing); gender; sexual orientation; HIV Status; national origin; ancestry; familial or marital status; age; physical or mental disability; citizenship; political affiliation; medical condition (including family and medical leave); domestic violence victim status; past, current or prospective service in the US uniformed service; US Military/Veteran status; pre-disposing genetic characteristics or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law.
  • Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request in connection with the recruitment process and/or employment/partnership. RSM is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, interview, or otherwise participate in the recruiting process, please call us at 800-274-3978 or send us an email at [email protected].
  • RSM does not intend to hire entry level candidates who will require sponsorship now OR in the future (i.e. F-1 visa holders). If you are a recent U.S. college / university graduate possessing 1-2 years of progressive and relevant work experience in a same or similar role to the one for which you are applying, excluding internships, you may be eligible for hire as an experienced associate.
  • RSM will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records. For those living in California or applying to a position in California, please click here for additional information.
  • At RSM, an employee’s pay at any point in their career is intended to reflect their experiences, performance, and skills for their current role. The salary range (or starting rate for interns and associates) for this role represents numerous factors considered in the hiring decisions including, but not limited to, education, skills, work experience, certifications, location, etc. As such, pay for the successful candidate(s) could fall anywhere within the stated range.
  • Compensation Range: $81,900 - $139,700
  • Individuals selected for this role will be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on firm and individual performance.
  • Gathering & Stakeholder Engagement (15%)
  • Gather requirements and conduct discovery sessions with HR, Compensation, and business leaders using techniques including interviews, workshops, surveys, process analysis, prototyping, and focus groups.
  • Document business requirements, configuration needs, security considerations, and reporting requirements related to Workday Compensation processes.
  • Validate requirements with stakeholders to ensure alignment with business objectives.
  • Analysis & Solution Design (10%)
  • Analyze and prioritize requirements with stakeholders, project sponsors, and project managers.
  • Support solution design, testing, and deployment activities while ensuring alignment with Workday best practices.
  • System Administration, Monitoring & Troubleshooting (20%)
  • Monitor Workday business processes, integrations, and automations supporting Compensation for unusual behavior or system failures.
  • Identify and remediate issues when possible; manage tickets with IT, internal teams, and external vendors as needed.
  • Implement monitoring, logging, and notification processes to proactively identify and resolve issues.
  • Training, Governance & Leadership (10%)
  • Provide coaching and leadership to Talent Technology staff.
  • Develop and deliver training to Talent Technology team members, HR partners, and system administrators on Workday Compensation functionality.
  • Support governance, process documentation, testing standards, release management, and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
  • Advanced working knowledge of Workday HCM, Compensation, or other HRIS platforms required.
  • Ability to establish, document, and improve business processes required.
  • Ability to stay calm under pressure required.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills required.
  • Ability to gather, document, and translate business requirements into scalable system solutions required.
  • One-on-one and small group training skills required.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Organize, model, and document business processes and system requirements related to compensation plans, eligibility, compensation review, merit, bonus, and related compensation processes.
  • Support annual compensation planning and review cycles, merit and bonus processes, testing activities, Workday releases, and production deployments.
  • Experience supporting Workday Compensation, including compensation plans, eligibility rules, Compensation Review, Merit Planning, Bonus Planning, and related compensation processes preferred.
  • Experience with Workday reporting, dashboards, calculated fields, business process configuration, and security concepts preferred.
  • Development tools/languages including Microsoft Excel, SQL, Python, PowerShell, JavaScript, HTML, or related technologies preferred.
  • Experience supporting Workday Compensation or Core HCM solutions preferred.
  • Experience supporting annual compensation cycles, merit and bonus processes, testing, configuration, production deployments, and stakeholder management preferred.
  • Individuals selected for this role will be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on firm and individual performance.

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