Senior Compensation Partner

Workday•Pleasanton, CA

2d•$117,000 - $208,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Workday is seeking an experienced Senior Compensation professional to join their Total Rewards team. This role will serve as the primary point of contact for compensation-related inquiries from employees across various channels. The Senior Compensation Partner will provide analytical support to stakeholders in Talent Acquisition, People Business Partners, and Compensation Business Partners, assisting with complex job offers and retention strategies. Key responsibilities include conducting annual and ad hoc benchmarking analyses to maintain and evolve the job architecture, developing job profiles, levels, and pay ranges to support business growth. The role also involves developing cost models, forecasting, and designing recommendations for global compensation programs. Additionally, the Senior Compensation Partner will participate in the administration of recurring compensation processes, annual survey participation, and ad hoc survey requests, providing project support as needed. This position is ideal for someone with strong analytical skills who can leverage data to inform strategic decisions in a fast-paced environment, utilizing Workday's own technology for insights and analytics.

Requirements

7+ years of progressive experience in compensation, with at least 3 years in a business partnering or client-facing role.
Proven experience developing and implementing salary structures and job evaluation methodologies for diverse employee populations.
Demonstrated experience managing the administration of short-term incentive programs for a minimum of 3 years.
Strong analytical skills, including the ability to build complex compensation models and present findings to management.
Experience leading compensation-related projects, such as job leveling initiatives or pay equity analyses.
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Strong analytical and modeling skills
Strong ability to manage and prioritize high volume activities, and manage multiple deadlines
Experience testing of system configuration and new enhancements
Ability to learn complex processes quickly and complete with precision
Problem solver, able to troubleshoot issues independently or escalate when appropriate
Exceptional detail orientation, strong project management and organizational skills
Analytical thinker with strong problem-solving skills with the ability to understand and communicate the meaning of the data being presented
Understanding of standard methodologies around compensation processes
Experience with data compilation, manipulation, and analytics
Advanced proficiency with Excel, Word, PowerPoint and the Google Suite

Responsibilities

Act as the first point of contact for Workmates for compensation questions through various channels.
Support stakeholders in Talent Acquisition, People Business Partners, and Compensation Business Partners on complex job offers and retention needs.
Conduct annual and ad hoc benchmarking analysis to develop job profiles, job levels, and pay ranges to maintain the current job architecture and support the strategic growth of the business.
Develop cost models, forecast analysis and design recommendations on a variety of global compensation programs.
Participate in the administration of all recurring compensation processes, annual survey participation and ad hoc survey participation requests and project support, as needed.