Core HR / Compensation Functional Lead – Workday Implementation

The Squires Group • Portland, OR

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Squires Group is seeking a Core HR / Compensation Functional Lead for a large-scale transformational HCM and Compensation modernization effort for a government organization. This role offers the chance to shape how HR and compensation processes are built from the ground up—while contributing to a program that prioritizes stability, scalability, and employee experience. The work is primarily remote, with 30%-50% travel to the Pacific Northwest. Per our client contract, candidates must be US Citizens or Green Card Holders.

Requirements

• Hands-on Workday Core HCM and Compensation implementation experience
• Strong functional leadership and stakeholder communication skills
• Experience leading design sessions and translating business needs into Workday solutions
• Willingness to travel up to 30–50%
• US Citizens or Green Card Holders

Responsibilities

• Lead Core HCM and Compensation workstreams within a Workday implementation
• Facilitate design workshops and guide best‑practice decisions
• Configure Workday Core HR and Compensation modules
• Collaborate closely with Payroll, Finance, and Integrations teams
• Support testing cycles, deployment activities, and go-live execution

Benefits

• competitive pay
• multi-year projects
• a list of exciting clients
• Referral Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees