Workday Advanced Compensation Consultant
Key Skills
Job Description
VirtualResource (VR) is a boutique consultancy supporting companies to optimise their HR and Workday systems. We strive to be the go-to company that partners with businesses to optimise their HR technology landscape.
Our people are our most important asset
- We recognise the need for a committed, skilled and loyal team and strive to create a working environment that is flexible, caring and considerate of all needs.
- We attract the best people and reward them appropriately
- Staff development and upskilling are core to what we do
What is this role about?
Acting as the subject matter expert responsible for designing, configuring, and optimizing the Workday Compensation module for mid-to-large enterprise clients. This role combines deep technical Workday expertise with advanced compensation domain knowledge, delivering high-impact implementations, data-driven insights, and strategic guidance across global compensation programs.
Job Description
Responsibilities will include:
Workday Compensation Module Design & Implementation
- Lead end-to-end design, configuration, and deployment of Workday Compensation module
- Translate business requirements into functional specifications; architect compensation structures
- Configure compensation planning workflows, approval matrices, and data validation rules
- Implement equity, bonus, and variable pay integrations with payroll and core HR
- Conduct fit-gap analysis for compensation functionality; manage scope and change
- Lead parallel testing and UAT coordination for compensation-related processes
Reporting, Analytics & Insights
- Design and build custom compensation analytics dashboards (Workday Analytics, Tableau, Power BI)
- Develop compensation management reports: pay equity, pay progression, market competitiveness
Subject Matter Expertise & Client Guidance
- Serve as primary compensation domain expert; provide mentorship to junior consultants
- Define compensation best practices tailored to client industry, scale, and regulatory context
- Advise on complex compensation design: long-term incentives, equity plans, executive structures
- Troubleshoot production issues; manage escalations and perform root-cause analysis
- Document compensation processes and user guides; deliver training
Must Have Skills Required
- 5+ years hands-on Workday Compensation experience: job architecture, benchmarking, pay design, administration
- Strong understanding of Workday Core HR, Payroll, and Talent modules; integration awareness
- Proficiency in Workday Studio (custom objects, calculated fields, business processes)
- Configure compensation security, visibility rules, and data governance objects
- Experience with Workday Financials integration for cost allocation and budgeting
- Certification preferred (Workday Certified Compensation Consultant or equivalent)
- Advanced Excel proficiency: data modeling, formulas, pivot tables, statistical analysis
- SQL experience for data extraction and validation from Workday reporting tables
- Competency with analytics tools (Workday Analytics, Tableau, Power BI, Qlik)
- Experience designing and executing data migrations, especially compensation data
Core Responsibilities
The consultant will lead the end-to-end design, configuration, and deployment of the Workday Compensation module for enterprise clients. They are responsible for translating business requirements into functional specifications and providing strategic guidance on global compensation programs.
Requirements
Candidates must have over 5 years of hands-on experience with Workday Compensation and proficiency in Workday Studio and reporting tools. Strong analytical skills and experience with data migrations and compensation structures are essential for this role.
Benefits
- Flexible working environment
- Staff development
- Upskilling
About VirtualResource
Industry: Information Technology & Services
Company size: 51-200 employees
At VirtualResource, we believe the people behind your HR systems are just as important as the technology itself. The right support, a clear vision, and a capable project team can make all the difference – and that’s where we come in. We're not your typical cookie-cutter partner. We're boutique, client-side, and understand the challenges you face. We fix problems and get the job done - properly and practically. We don’t just consult – we collaborate. Through our three distinct service groups, you gain a one-stop partner committed to delivering real impact and change: 1. Technology Services Our Technology Services are here to support you at every stage of your Workday and ServiceNow journey. Whether you're starting a new project, looking for expert guidance, or need reliable day-to-day support, we bring a mix of practical delivery and smart advice to help your systems run smoothly and deliver real business value. -Delivery Services -Advisory Services -Application Support 2. Incubane Our Innovation team is focused on helping your business get more value out of Workday by leveraging the latest technologies. We offer custom solutions that are built in Extend, or off-the-shelf products that are part of the Built on Workday programme. Incubane uses the latest technologies & artificial intelligence to be at the forefront of innovation within the Workday ecosystem. -Workday Extend Services -Built on Workday Apps 3. VirtualResource Transformation Our dedicated Transformation Team are HR experts that speak tech, skilled at providing system agnostic HR Transformation. We are seasoned professionals who have done this before - consultants that have been in the field, not just in the classroom. Whether it’s everyday enhancements or a full-scale global transformation, we provide practical, grounded advice that supports you on your journey. -Advisory -Organisation & Service Design -Process Design -Change -Learning -Operational Support