Your work days are brighter here.

At Workday, it all began with a conversation over breakfast. When our founders met at a sunny California diner, they came up with an idea to revolutionize the enterprise software market. And when we began to rise, one thing that really set us apart was our culture. A culture which was driven by our value of putting our people first. And ever since, the happiness, development, and contribution of every Workmate is central to who we are. Our Workmates believe a healthy employee-centric, collaborative culture is the essential mix of ingredients for success in business. That’s why we look after our people, communities and the planet while still being profitable. Feel encouraged to shine, however that manifests: you don’t need to hide who you are. You can feel the energy and the passion, it's what makes us unique. Inspired to make a brighter work day for all and transform with us to the next stage of our growth journey? Bring your brightest version of you and have a brighter work day here.

About the Team

This newly formed team sits within our overall People and Purpose (P&P) organization and will be focused on delivery of world class compensation programs for our employees. You’ll be joining an amazing organization, full of talented and passionate HR professionals who are dedicated to ensuring a brighter Workday for all.

About the Role

This role reports to the VP of Compensation and will closely partner across the Compensation team, the broader P&P org, and our partners in Finance and Legal. Typical duties will include the management of operational and cyclical compensation programs such as job architecture, benchmarking, internal inquiries, data auditing, market intelligence, and other reporting and analytical support. Additionally, you will be responsible for partnering with Finance and our Compensation Business Partners to deliver regular forecasts on program costs, change impacts, and proposals. As part of the compensation programs work, you will be responsible for providing oversight of the Awards & Recognition programs.

About You

Basic Qualifications

• Lead the day-to-day activities for the Compensation Programs and Market Intelligence team.

• Develop and build meaningful relationships with internal and external stakeholders that include P&P, People Operations, Talent Acquisition, Finance, Legal, and third party vendors, such as our market data providers.

• Act as an important member of the Compensation leadership team and work in close collaboration with the other leaders on the team.

• Lead projects and programs owned by the Compensation Programs and Market Intelligence function and support broader Compensation team projects and programs through system testing, data audits, and reporting enhancements.

• Collaborate with the Compensation team to identify trends, improve processes, and participate in enablement actions across Workday.

• Coordinate and deliver outstanding customer service for escalated compensation issues.

• Serve as a compensation subject matter expert for managing data, systems testing, auditing, reports management, and transactional processes.

• Drive the process and timelines around the Compensation planning processes with input from the Compensation Business Partners.

• Serve as a strategic advisor to the Awards & Recognition program manager and provide any necessary support to ensure success in those programs

• Partner with Finance and the Compensation leadership team to deliver forecasts for our compensation programs and the impact of any potential changes

Other Qualifications

• You’re customer-centric - You keep the employee experience at the forefront of everything you do. You’re able to navigate between the two worlds of user experience and compliance, and you never sacrifice one for the other.

• You’re a builder - You know how to create brand new processes/programs from scratch. If there is no map, you become the cartographer.

• You’re inclusive - You recognize the power of diversity. You believe in a supportive and inclusive workplace, where everyone feels valued and included.

• You’re collaborative - You can manage multiple stakeholders. You pull together the right people to deliver the optimal outcome. You get things done by working both with and through people. You don’t need to be someone’s direct manager to influence work.

• You know compensation administration from hands-on experience gained through either in-house program delivery, or from your prior positions at a compensation outsourcing company. You have previously operated and succeeded in this type of compensation delivery model.

Workday Pay Transparency Statement

The annualized base salary ranges for the primary location and any additional locations are listed below. Workday pay ranges vary based on work location. As a part of the total compensation package, this role may be eligible for the Workday Bonus Plan or a role-specific commission/bonus, as well as annual refresh stock grants. Recruiters can share more detail during the hiring process. Each candidate’s compensation offer will be based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, geography, experience, skills, job duties, and business need, among other things. For more information regarding Workday’s comprehensive benefits, please click here.

Primary Location: USA.CA.Pleasanton

Primary Location Base Pay Range: $178,900 USD - $268,300 USD

Additional US Location(s) Base Pay Range: $149,000 USD - $268,300 USD

Our Approach to Flexible Work

With Flex Work, we’re combining the best of both worlds: in-person time and remote. Our approach enables our teams to deepen connections, maintain a strong community, and do their best work. We know that flexibility can take shape in many ways, so rather than a number of required days in-office each week, we simply spend at least half (50%) of our time each quarter in the office or in the field with our customers, prospects, and partners (depending on role). This means you'll have the freedom to create a flexible schedule that caters to your business, team, and personal needs, while being intentional to make the most of time spent together. Those in our remote "home office" roles also have the opportunity to come together in our offices for important moments that matter.

Pursuant to applicable Fair Chance law, Workday will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Workday is an Equal Opportunity Employer including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.

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