Senior Associate

Configure and maintain Workday HCM, including organizations, supervisory structures, job architecture, positions, and worker lifecycle events. Support hires, job changes, transfers, terminations, and data corrections Maintain business processes, validations, and condition rules Ensure data accuracy, integrity, and audit readiness Configure and support annual and off-cycle compensation cycles (merit, bonus, equity, promotions, adjustments) Maintain compensation plans, eligibility rules, guidelines, budgets, and approval workflows Partner with Total Rewards on pay-for-performance, market equity, and retention initiatives Support compensation modeling, forecasting, and spend analysis Deliver compensation reporting and audit support Configure and support Performance Reviews, Goal Management, and Talent programs Enable calibration sessions, succession planning, and talent visibility Support leadership pipeline and performance distribution analysis Partner with HR and Talent teams to improve adoption and user experience Support reporting on performance outcomes and talent readiness Support Workday Payroll configuration and ongoing operations (earnings, deductions, taxes, retro, off-cycle runs) Assist with payroll testing, audits, reconciliations, and issue resolution Partner with Payroll and Finance teams to ensure accurate payroll processing Support payroll-related integrations and vendor coordination Maintain compliance with local, state, and federal regulations Configure and maintain Workday security roles, domains, and business process security policies Support role-based access control and segregation of duties Partner with HR, Payroll, and IT to manage sensitive data access (compensation, payroll, performance) Support security audits, access reviews, and compliance requirements Troubleshoot security-related issues and access requests Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business, or related field 5-8 years of hands-on Workday experience across multiple modules Strong experience with Workday HCM, Compensation, and Advanced Compensation Working knowledge of Talent & Performance and Workday Payroll Experience configuring Workday Security roles and business process security Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills Ability to work cross-functionally with HR, Payroll, Finance, and IT teams Ability to liaise with stakeholders at all levels A proactive attitude to platform enhancements Excellent relationship-building skills Translating requirements into technical solutions Experience in change management and governance Technical documentation Available and responsive to questions Release Management experience is preferred. Optimizing time management skills to remain organized and on task. Using analytical thinking, problem-solving skills, and showing attention to detail; and, Leading positively and willing to work outside normal hours to troubleshoot high-priority issues when needed.