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body> Workday Recruitment Implementation Analyst Posted on 06 October 26 by Cassy Horack • Frisco, TX • $ - $ Powered by Tracker Back to Jobs Job Description Our client is seeking a Senior Workday Compensation & Talent Functional Consultant to provide hands-on operational support and lead prioritized Workday initiatives within a complex, highly global organization operating across approximately 140 countries. This is a senior individual contributor role requiring deep functional Workday expertise, particularly across Advanced Compensation and Talent , along with the ability to operate independently in a changing environment. The consultant will support day-to-day production needs while helping strengthen processes, documentation, and system configuration as the organization navigates a recent team reorganization and a planned acquisition. The environment includes evolving priorities, limited documentation in some areas, existing system customizations, and global regulatory considerations. Success will require strong functional judgment, attention to detail, adaptability, and clear communication with HR, Total Rewards, Finance, IT, and other business stakeholders. What You Will Do Operational Support Approximately 4050% • Manage day-to-day Workday Compensation and Talent support requests. • Create, update, maintain, and govern Job Profiles. • Configure and maintain incentive and allowance plans. • Process salary corrections and bulk data updates using EIBs. • Support country-specific compensation configuration and operational needs. • Manage intake and execution of routine requests from HR and business partners. • Serve as a functional subject matter expert for compensation structures, business processes, and job profile data. • Partner with HR Systems, Talent Acquisition, and HR Business Partners to provide functional guidance and relevant system insights. • Build and govern complex Workday reporting and calculated fields within high-risk functional areas. System Configuration & Process Optimization Approximately 2025% • Lead the functional design and configuration of Talent Development and Talent Management programs. • Configure and support annual performance review and promotion cycles. • Support talent reviews, succession planning, development plans, and related Talent processes. • Lead the design and configuration of annual and ad hoc compensation planning events. • Configure compensation planning programs, reward statements, compensation plans, and matrices. • Support global Advanced Compensation cycles incorporating merit, bonus, and equity programs. • Evaluate existing configurations and recommend maintainable solutions that support business requirements. Stakeholder Engagement & Documentation Minimum 10% • Partner with People, Total Rewards, Finance, IT, and other stakeholders to define business problems and translate requirements into maintainable Workday solutions. • Create and maintain documentation for recurring and high-volume operational processes. • Document current-state processes where existing documentation is incomplete or unavailable. • Help establish greater consistency and repeatability across Compensation and Talent operations. • Assess business impact and help align Workday investments with business priorities. Knowledge Sharing & Team Support • Share functional knowledge with team members and provide guidance on baseline support activities when appropriate. • Assist with cross-training and backup coverage to improve operational continuity. • Contribute as a senior functional resource without direct people-management responsibilities. What We Are Looking For Required Workday Experience • Deep, hands-on functional expertise with Workday Recruitment . • Extensive experience supporting production Workday environments, preferably within large, complex, global organizations. • Hands-on experience managing and expanding Workday Advanced Compensation , including compensation cycles covering merit, bonus, and equity. • Experience configuring and managing compensation plans and matrices. • Experience configuring and supporting global Workday Talent programs, including performance review cycles, development plans, talent reviews, and succession planning. • Demonstrated experience with Job Profile creation, updates, maintenance, and governance. • Hands-on experience configuring and maintaining incentive and allowance plans. • Experience executing salary corrections and mass updates using EIBs. • Experience supporting country-specific compensation configuration. • Demonstrated experience building and governing complex Workday reports and calculated fields. • Experience working with existing system customizations and incomplete or evolving documentation. • Experience operating within global regulatory and operational environments. Certifications Strongly Preferred • Workday Recruitment Certification Additional Preferred Certifications • Workday Compensation Certification • Workday Talent Certification • Workday Payroll Certification Payroll Experience Nice to Have Payroll is not a primary responsibility of this position, but familiarity with Workday Payroll is beneficial. Relevant experience may include: • Understanding general Workday Payroll concepts and dependencies. • Recognizing how compensation changes can affect downstream payroll processing. • Identifying situations requiring coordination between Compensation and Payroll teams. Professional Qualifications • Strong written and verbal communication skills. • Ability to independently manage multiple priorities in a production environment. • Strong attention to detail and thoughtful approach to managing system and operational risk. • Ability to work effectively within fully virtual and globally distributed teams. • Professional maturity when partnering with HR, business, and technical stakeholders. • Ability to work effectively amid ambiguity, shifting priorities, and evolving processes. • Willingness to document processes and share knowledge with other team members. Operating Environment The team currently manages work through Jira and is progressing toward Agile sprint planning. The successful consultant must be comfortable working within an environment where processes and priorities continue to evolve. Location & Schedule This position follows a hybrid schedule requiring three days per week onsite in Frisco, Texas . Because the organization operates globally, flexibility across multiple time zones is required. The consultant must be available for a minimum overlap with U.S. Eastern Time between 8:00 AM and 11:00 AM ET . Engagement Duration The initial contract is expected to last 69 months , with the potential for extension depending on business needs and acquisition timelines. About SOLTECH SOLTECH is a leading national technology company based in Atlanta, driven by a steadfast commitment to integrity, strong company values, and customer centricity. For nearly 30 years, we have been part of the thriving technology community and have earned honors such as The Atlanta Journal-Constitutions Top Workplace and the Best & Brightest Companies To Work For In The Nation. Our exceptional team of engineers, designers, and strategists delivers custom software applications, technology consulting, AI and data engineering solutions, and IT staffing services that help organizations solve complex challenges nationwide. Join us on our quest to make the world a better place by bringing to life innovative software solutions that make our lives easier, safer, healthier, and more productive. If you are an IT professional seeking your next career opportunity, we would love to match your expertise with a role where you can thrive. Learn more at soltech.net . SOLTECH believes in the dignity of every individual and practices equal employment opportunity as a core principle. We consider all applicants without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, marital status, national origin, disability, or veteran status. 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Workday Recruitment Implementation Analyst
Posted on 06 October 26 by Cassy Horack
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Operational Support Approximately 4050%
Manage day-to-day Workday Compensation and Talent support requests.
Create, update, maintain, and govern Job Profiles.
Configure and maintain incentive and allowance plans.
Process salary corrections and bulk data updates using EIBs.
Support country-specific compensation configuration and operational needs.
Manage intake and execution of routine requests from HR and business partners.
Serve as a functional subject matter expert for compensation structures, business processes, and job profile data.
Partner with HR Systems, Talent Acquisition, and HR Business Partners to provide functional guidance and relevant system insights.
Build and govern complex Workday reporting and calculated fields within high-risk functional areas.
System Configuration & Process Optimization Approximately 2025%
Lead the functional design and configuration of Talent Development and Talent Management programs.
Configure and support annual performance review and promotion cycles.
Support talent reviews, succession planning, development plans, and related Talent processes.
Lead the design and configuration of annual and ad hoc compensation planning events.

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Support global Advanced Compensation cycles incorporating merit, bonus, and equity programs.
Hands-on experience managing and expanding Workday Advanced Compensation , including compensation cycles covering merit, bonus, and equity.
Strongly Preferred
Additional Preferred Certifications
Payroll Experience Nice to Have

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