About the role
Job Description:
At The Groove, we're passionate about helping organizations unlock the full value of Workday. Our consultants combine deep functional expertise with a collaborative, client-first approach to deliver exceptional results. We're looking for an experienced Workday Advanced Compensation Consultant to join our growing HCM practice and help clients design, implement, and optimize their compensation programs.
As a Workday Advanced Compensation Consultant, you will partner with clients to understand their compensation philosophy and business requirements, configure Workday Advanced Compensation solutions, and guide organizations through successful implementations and ongoing optimization initiatives.
What You'll Do
Lead Workday Advanced Compensation workstreams across Phase 1 implementations, optimization projects, and post-production engagements.
Partner with clients to understand compensation strategy, business processes, and organizational goals.
Design and configure Workday Advanced Compensation solutions, including:
Merit planning
Bonus planning
Stock and equity awards
Compensation grades and ranges
Compensation eligibility
Compensation plans
Budgeting and allocations
Facilitate discovery sessions, design workshops, and solution demonstrations.
Perform configuration, testing, defect resolution, and deployment activities.
Support end-to-end testing, user acceptance testing (UAT), and production readiness.
Provide post-production support, troubleshoot complex issues, and recommend system enhancements.
Support pre-sales activities including solution discussions, demonstrations, and scoping for prospective clients.
Qualifications
3+ years of Workday consulting experience.
Current Workday Advanced Compensation certification required.
Multiple full lifecycle Workday implementations preferred.
Experience supporting both implementation and post-production clients.
Strong understanding of compensation strategy and business processes.
Experience configuring:
Merit
Bonus
Equity
Compensation grades
Eligibility rules
Compensation plans
Compensation statements
Experience working with Workday Reporting and dashboards preferred.
Ability to gather business requirements and translate them into scalable Workday solutions.
Excellent client-facing communication and presentation skills.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced consulting environment.
Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Additional Workday certifications (Core HCM, Talent, Performance, Recruiting, Reporting, or Payroll) are a plus.
Experience with compensation strategy, annual compensation planning cycles, or executive compensation.
Experience working with large enterprise organizations.
Why The Groove?
At The Groove, you'll work alongside some of the most experienced Workday professionals in the industry while helping shape a growing consulting firm known for its collaborative culture and commitment to client success. We offer meaningful work, opportunities for growth, flexible work arrangements, and the chance to make a real impact for our clients.
If you're passionate about Workday, enjoy solving complex business challenges, and thrive in a collaborative environment, we'd love to hear from you.
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 nowand be part of our exciting team at The Groove!
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