Workday Benefit & Compensation Consultant

POSITION OVERVIEW

The RM - Workday Benefit Consultant joins the Application Managed Services team within Technology Services to independently manage and execute the complete Benefits and Compensation cycle within Workday. Serving as a hands-on SME, this role owns end-to-end configuration, cycle execution, and payroll handoffs without reliance on external team members. The mission is to ensure seamless operation of annual merit and open enrollment processes while maintaining compliance and optimal carrier integration.

DAY-TO-DAY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Configure and independently execute annual merit, bonus, and equity review cycles in Workday Advanced Compensation, including plan setup, merit matrix builds, and manager worksheets.
• Own end-to-end Open Enrollment and ongoing benefit event management (New Hire, Life Events, Passive Events), including eligibility rules and contribution tier setup.
• Build and maintain compensation grades, pay ranges, benefit plans, business processes, and security role assignments; perform EIB mass data loads as required.
• Manage 834 EDI carrier files, COBRA event triggering, ACA configuration, and 1095-C/1094-C reporting while ensuring ERISA and HIPAA compliance.
• Partner with HR leadership to evaluate compensation structures, support annual benchmarking, and translate data insights into actionable plan design recommendations.
• Act as Tier 2/3 escalation point for Benefits and Compensation issues, training HRBPs and managers while collaborating with Payroll and Finance partners.

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Workday Benefits (5+ years): Deep hands-on experience managing open enrollment, benefit event configuration, eligibility rules, and contribution tiers.
• Workday Advanced Compensation (5+ years): Demonstrated experience configuring merit cycles, bonus plans, pay ranges, matrix builds, and payroll handoffs.
• Technical Workday Tools (4+ years): Proven ability using Enterprise Interface Builder (EIB) for mass data loads and Workday Report Writer.

ADDITIONAL DESIRED SKILLS

• Workday Core HCM experience (4–6 years).
• Workday Security role configuration and administration (4–6 years).
• Workday Benefits and Advanced Compensation certifications.
• Deep knowledge of 834 EDI carrier files and ACA/1095-C compliance management.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

The ideal candidate is a self-sufficient, highly technical Workday Subject Matter Expert with deep functional and configuration expertise in both Benefits and Advanced Compensation modules. They possess an end-to-end ownership mindset, capable of executing complex reward cycles from initial system setup to final payroll integration. This individual excels at troubleshooting complex business processes, managing vendor data integrations, and delivering strategic support to HR and finance leaders.

• Configure and run annual merit, bonus, and equity review cycles in Workday Advanced Compensation.
• Manage end-to-end Open Enrollment setup, benefit plan configuration, and life event management.
• Maintain compensation grades, eligibility rules, business processes, and security assignments.
• Oversee 834 EDI carrier file integrations, COBRA triggers, and ACA reporting requirements.