Workday Comp Manager

INSPYR Solutions • Miami, FL

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Workday Compensation Manager is responsible for the stability, support, and continued development of the Workday Compensation platform for shipboard employees. The role combines project leadership, system configuration, testing, and end-user support, covering both day-to-day operations and project delivery. The manager serves as a subject matter expert for Workday Core and Advanced Compensation in a global enterprise environment.

The role independently leads and configures Workday Shipboard Compensation for production support and Phase X project implementation. It provides consulting to HR Compensation teams and senior leaders, translates stakeholder needs into scalable HR technology solutions, coordinates compensation data integration with related HR functions, and leads testing and deployment of compensation plans and business processes. The position also conducts audits, serves as the escalation point for complex issues, and may manage a small team of compensation analysts.

The position is a 3–4 month contract with potential for conversion to a contract-to-hire arrangement. It is based in Miami, Florida, in a hybrid arrangement, or may be remote. Compensation is $60–$65 per hour. Applicants must be U.S. citizens, green card holders, or otherwise authorized to work in the United States.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Proven track record of leading HRIS projects, including system implementations, upgrades, and integrations.
• Five years of experience leading and configuring Workday Core and Advanced Compensation.
• Experience supporting unionized populations and complex pay structures, such as step progression and collective bargaining agreements.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.
• Knowledge of HR disciplines, including talent acquisition, talent development, and compensation.
• Must be a U.S. citizen, green card holder, or otherwise authorized to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

• Prior HRIS management experience for a publicly traded organization with a large workforce.
• Workday Pro Certification.
• Project Management certification.

Responsibilities

• Independently lead and configure Workday Shipboard Compensation for production support and Phase X project implementation.
• Provide expert consulting to the HR Compensation team, Directors, and Vice Presidents on compensation processes, best practices, and troubleshooting.
• Collaborate with HR centers of excellence, IT, Payroll, and other stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into scalable HR technology solutions.
• Partner with functional teams such as HR business partners, Talent Acquisition, Benefits, and Payroll to ensure compensation data integrates seamlessly across systems.
• Lead testing and deployment of new compensation plans and business processes.
• Conduct regular audits and ensure data accuracy, compliance with company policies, and alignment with compensation programs.
• Serve as the primary escalation point for complex issues and defects.
• May manage a small team of compensation analysts.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Manager