Workday HCM - Compensation Lead

squiresgroup· ERP - Workday
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📍 Atlanta, GA, USOTHER

About this role

Overview

We are seeking a Workday HCM Compensation Lead to lead the design, configuration, testing, and delivery of Workday Compensation for a higher education and government client. This role will gather requirements, demonstrate Workday functionality, document design decisions, configure the system, provide knowledge transfer, and support testing and rollout.

 

This is a primarily remote role requiring onsite travel approximately 1 to 2 weeks per quarter to the Atlanta, GA area. Per our client contract, candidates must be US Citizens or Green Card Holders.

Responsibilities

  • Lead Workday Compensation design and configuration
  • Gather and document functional requirements
  • Demonstrate Workday features to client stakeholders
  • Create user stories and document design decisions
  • Support end-to-end testing and defect resolution
  • Provide knowledge transfer to the client team
  • Support rollout and cutover activities
  • Provide guidance to functional team members as needed

Qualifications

  • Workday HCM Compensation certification
  • Prior Workday Compensation implementation experience
  • Hands-on configuration experience
  • Functional lead or workstream lead experience
  • Strong client-facing, documentation, and testing skills

Preferred Qualifications

  • Workday HCM Advanced Compensation certification
  • Experience with ERP transformations in higher education
  • Higher education, government, or public-sector experience

4 Reasons to Join The Squires Group, Inc.: 1. Our Commitment to You - We offer competitive pay, multi-year projects, and a list of exciting clients.2. Work-Life Balance - We work hard; we work smart and have quality time for family and "life." 3. Golden Rule - We treat our consultants the way we want to be treated: with integrity, professionalism, and trust.4. We Care About You – We help you meet your career goals and continuously support your efforts in the field.

 

Check out our Referral Program!The Squires Group will pay you for every qualified professional that you refer and we place. If you see a position posted by The Squires Group and know the perfect person for the job, please send us your referral. For more information, go to https://bit.ly/squiresreferral.

 

The Squires Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Where is the Workday HCM - Compensation Lead position at squiresgroup located?
This Workday HCM - Compensation Lead role at squiresgroup is based in Atlanta, GA, US. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Workday HCM - Compensation Lead role at squiresgroup full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a OTHER position. It is posted as a Workday HCM - Compensation Lead role in the ERP - Workday department at squiresgroup.
Which team or department does the Workday HCM - Compensation Lead at squiresgroup belong to?
This Workday HCM - Compensation Lead position is part of the ERP - Workday department at squiresgroup. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
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When was the Workday HCM - Compensation Lead job at squiresgroup posted?
This Workday HCM - Compensation Lead position at squiresgroup was posted on Sep 17, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Workday HCM - Compensation Lead
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