Workday Compensation Manager

WORKDAY COMPENSATION MANAGERLocation: United States, remote or hybrid/on‑site in MiamiDuration: 3-4 months or potential for Temp to PermPOSITION SUMMARY:The Workday Compensation Manager is responsible for the stability, support, and continuousevolution of the Workday Compensation platform for the employee population. This rolecombines project leadership, system configuration, testing, and end-user support, ensuring bothday to day operations and project delivery are executed effectively.The ideal candidate brings deep functional expertise across Workday Core and AdvancedCompensation, strong people leadership experience, and a proven track record of managingcomplex Workday environments in a global enterprise setting.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:Subject matter expert to independently lead and configure Workday ShipboardCompensation for production support and Phase X project implementation.Provide expert-level consulting to the HR Compensation team, Directors and Vice Presidentson compensation-related processes, best practices, and troubleshooting.Collaborate with HR centers of excellence, IT, Payroll, and other stakeholders to understandbusiness requirements and translate them into scalable HR technology solutions.Partner with other functional teams (e.g., HRBP’s, Talent Acquisition, Benefits and Payroll) toensure seamless integration of compensation data across systems.Lead testing and deployment of new compensation plans and business processesConduct regular audits and ensure data accuracy, compliance with company policies, andalignment with compensation programs.Act as primary escalation point for complex issues and defectsMay manage a small team of compensation analystsPerform other duties as assigned.REQUIRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONSBachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.Proven track record of successfully leading HRIS projects, including system implementations,upgrades, and integrations.5 years leading and configuring Workday Core and Advanced Compensation required.Experience supporting unionized populations and complex pay structures (e.g., step progression,CBAs).Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with close attention to detail.Knowledge of HR disciplines, including talent acquisition, talent development, andcompensation.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSPrior HRIS management experience for a publicly traded organization with a large workforce preferred.Workday Pro Certification desired.Project Management certification is a plus.