Job Description

Workday Compensation Specialist- Remote (anywhere in the USA)

No C2C, only W2 Candidates

We are looking for a Workday Compensation Specialist to join our Total Rewards and Performance Solutions team. This high-impact role requires deep expertise in Workday Core and Advanced Compensation , especially in supporting and executing year-end compensation processes .

Job Summary:

As a senior-level contributor, you’ll serve as a Workday Compensation SME , driving configuration, testing, implementation, and ongoing enhancements. You'll also play a key role in documentation, stakeholder communication, and supporting critical compensation cycles.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Lead configuration, implementation, and testing of Workday Compensation solutions
• Design and document enhancements, provide ongoing support, and resolve defects
• Partner closely with stakeholders to gather requirements and deliver optimal solutions
• Deliver reports and dashboards supporting compensation processes
• Drive the year-end compensation cycle, including validation and analytics
• Ensure confidentiality and sound judgment across all aspects of the role

Key Qualifications:

• Workday certifications in HCM Core, Compensation, and Advanced Compensation
• Strong presentation, communication, and analytical skills
• Ability to work independently, prioritize, and deliver with a sense of urgency
• Deep experience in compensation business processes and systems testing
• Prior experience with year-end compensation support

Preferred Skills:

• Expertise in Workday Advanced Compensation configurations
• Familiarity with system testing: UAT, regression, and data validation
• Strong documentation and change management practices
• Ability to stay current with Workday releases and apply enhancements
• Excellent multi-tasking and critical thinking skills

We are Connectors. We thrive on ‘quality over quantity’ and put in the work building strong relationships. We create connections, discover qualities, uncover skills, and place people with accuracy. We are your true partner!

We are Collaborators. You’ll be working with a wholly owned subsidiary of Kelly and part of the Kelly Telecom division. It allows us to be as nimble and fiercely competitive as a startup while having the backing of a multibillion dollar publicly traded company which has been in business for 75 years. With direct access to hiring managers, services don’t stop at standard recruiting processes. We use our expertise to improve your application skills and provide ongoing career support.

We give 24/7 Support. We are in this together. We provide around the clock availability, competitive employee benefits, and continuously check-in to make sure things are going smoothly. Check out our Glassdoor page!

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