Implementation Analyst; Workday

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Expected 6-9 month contract with possible extension

Pay Rate: $50/hr the pay rate may differ depending on your skills, education, experience, and other qualifications.

Featured Benefits:

• Medical Insurance in compliance with the ACA
• 401(k)
• Sick leave in compliance with applicable state, federal, and local laws

Job Description

We are seeking a certified Workday Recruitment functional consultant to provide hands‑on operational support and assist with prioritized initiatives in a highly global environment. This is a 6–9 month contract engagement supporting a financial and technology organization operating in approximately 140 countries. The role is designed for a senior individual contributor who can independently manage day‑to‑day operational responsibilities while navigating a period of organizational change, including a recent team reorganization and a planned acquisition within the next year.

The environment includes shifting priorities, limited documentation in some areas, and potential system customizations, requiring flexibility, sound judgement, and strong functional expertise.

The ideal candidate is a senior Workday Recruitment individual contributor who:

• Brings deep functional expertise in Recruitment
• Is comfortable managing operational workload in a global, regulated environment
• Adds value through documentation, stability, and knowledge sharing
• Can adapt to changing priorities tied to organizational transformation

Certifications (Strongly Preferred)

• Workday Recruitment
• Workday Compensation Certification (optional / bonus)
• Workday Talent Certification(optional / bonus)
• Workday Payroll Certification (optional / bonus)

• Deep, hands‑on functional expertise in:
  • Workday Recruitment
• Extensive experience supporting production Workday environments, preferably in large, complex organizations
• Expertise in configuring and managing global Talent programs (performance review cycles, development plans, talent reviews, succession planning)
• Proven, hands‑on experience managing and expanding global Advanced Compensation (running compensation cycles that include merit, bonus, and equity, managing a variety of compensation plans and matrices)
• Demonstrated ability to independently execute and manage:
  • Job Profile creation, updates, and governance
  • Incentive plan configuration and ongoing updates
  • Salary corrections and mass updates using EIBs
  • Allowance plan setup, maintenance, and corrections
  • Compensation setup and enhancements for specific countries, as needed
• Experience working in environments with:
  • Prior customizations
  • Incomplete or evolving documentation
  • Global regulatory and operational considerations
• Demonstrated experience building, and governing complex Workday reporting, and calculated fields within high-risk functional areas

• Strong written and verbal communication skills (Must have!!!)
• Comfortable working in fully virtual, globally distributed teams
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities independently
• Detail‑oriented and thoughtful in managing risk in a production system
• Professional maturity to partner effectively with HR, business stakeholders, and technical teams

• General familiarity with Workday Payroll concepts and dependencies
• Awareness of how compensation changes impact payroll processing
  
  Ability to identify when compensation activity may require coordination with payroll teams

Payroll experience is not required and is not the primary focus of this role; it is considered an added benefit.

Primary responsibilities include day-to-day Compensation and Talent support activities such as:

• Job Profile creation, updates, and maintenance
• Incentive and allowance plan setup and ongoing updates
• Salary corrections and bulk data loads (EIBs)
• Country-specific compensation configuration and support
• Managing intake and execution of routine requests from HR and business partners
• Serve as the subject matter expert for compensation structure, business processes, and job profile data, partnering closely with HR…