Workday Compensation Functional Lead

Job Title: Workday Compensation Functional Lead

Location: Atlanta GA, Charlotte NC, Greensboro NC, Richmond VA, Raleigh NC, Winston-Salem NC (Remote for now, will be in-office after converting into fulltime)

Duration: 6 - 12 + months (Contract to hire)

Responsibilities:

• Lead the design, configuration, and deployment of the Workday Compensation module, including base pay, merit, bonus, and advanced compensation plans.
• Translate business requirements into system configurations and ensure alignment with compensation policies and compliance standards.
• Conduct gap analysis and recommend system or process improvements.
• Configure and maintain compensation templates, guidelines, eligibility rules, and security roles.
• Act as the functional lead on Workday Compensation projects, including implementations, enhancements, and integrations with payroll or other HR systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including HR, IT, and external consultants.
• Serve as the primary liaison between business units and the technical Workday team.
• Facilitate workshops, gather requirements, and communicate configuration decisions and implications.
• Train and support HR and Compensation teams in the use of Workday Compensation tools
• Develop and execute test plans, scripts, and user acceptance testing (UAT) for new or modified configurations.
• Validate data accuracy and system functionality post-implementation
• Provide ongoing support and troubleshooting for Workday Compensation-related issues.
• Monitor Workday releases and assess impact on current configuration and business processes.
• Ensure data integrity through audits, validation routines, and proactive maintenance.

Must Have

• 5+ years of HR systems experience, with at least 3 years focused on Workday Compensation.
• Proven experience leading Workday Compensation implementations or major enhancements.
• Strong knowledge of compensation structures, guidelines, and compliance requirements.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Workday Pro certification or Partner Certification in Compensation (preferred but not always required)."

Nice to have

• Experience using Rally Agile tool
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders
• Detail-oriented with strong documentation and process mapping capabilities
• Comfortable with change management and training delivery
• Expertise and skills configuring supporting Workday Performance, Workday Security, or Workday Benefits experience."

Dexian is a leading provider of staffing, IT, and workforce solutions with over 12,000 employees and 70 locations worldwide. As one of the largest IT staffing companies and the 2nd largest minority-owned staffing company in the U.S., Dexian was formed in 2023 through the merger of DISYS and Signature Consultants. Combining the best elements of its core companies, Dexian's platform connects talent, technology, and organizations to produce game-changing results that help everyone achieve their ambitions and goals.

Dexian's brands include Dexian DISYS, Dexian Signature Consultants, Dexian Government Solutions, Dexian Talent Development and Dexian IT Solutions. Visit https://dexian.com/ to learn more.

Dexian is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.