Job Description:
Are you passionate about helping organizations design fair, scalable, and impactful compensation programs? The Groove is looking for an experienced Workday Advanced Compensation Consultant to join our growing team. In this client-facing role, you’ll lead and support Workday Advanced Compensation implementations, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and deliver solutions that help organizations reward and retain top talent.
If you enjoy solving complex challenges, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and bring deep Workday compensation expertise, we’d love to connect!
Responsibilities:
Lead Advanced Compensation Projects: Drive end-to-end implementations of Workday Advanced Compensation, including design, configuration, testing, and deployment.
Partner with Clients: Serve as a strategic advisor during discovery, design, and deployment phases, helping clients align compensation programs with business goals.
Configure & Optimize: Design and build scalable Workday compensation solutions, including merit, bonus, and stock plans, ensuring a seamless user experience.
Facilitate Workshops & Training: Lead client-facing sessions, provide training and documentation, and support knowledge transfer to internal teams.
Ensure Data Accuracy & Compliance: Support compensation planning cycles and ensure configurations align with internal policies and external compliance requirements.
Collaborate Cross-Functionally: Work closely with Engagement Managers, HCM leads, and clients to deliver high-quality solutions on time and on budget.
Support Testing & Troubleshooting: Assist in test planning and execution, resolve configuration issues, and recommend process improvements.
Build Strong Relationships: Act as a trusted partner to clients throughout the project lifecycle and beyond.
Skills and Requirements
Workday Expertise: 3+ years of hands-on experience with Workday Advanced Compensation (merit, bonus, and/or stock), including full-cycle implementations.
Client-Facing Experience: Strong ability to manage stakeholders, gather requirements, and present solutions with clarity and confidence.
Analytical Mindset: Ability to translate business requirements into effective, scalable system configurations.
Project Experience: Experience managing multiple projects or workstreams in a dynamic, consulting environment.
Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication, with the ability to convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
Team Player: Collaborative, adaptable, and eager to contribute to team and company success.
Tools Proficiency: Comfortable using Workday reporting tools and Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel and PowerPoint).
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, HR, Information Systems, or a related field.
Travel: Willingness to travel as needed to support client engagements (up to 50%).
Why The Groove?
We’re a fast-growing Workday consultancy that puts people first, from our clients to our team members. You’ll find a collaborative, inclusive culture that values curiosity, ownership, and doing great work with great people.
EEO Policy:
The Groove is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, ancestry, genetics, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran or marital status.
Ready to embark on an exhilarating journey of innovation and collaboration? Apply now and be part of our exciting team at The Groove!
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