Workday Benefits & Advanced Compensation Consultant

Job Summary:

Consultant Advisor, ERP Kyle Johnson is recruiting this position.

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We are seeking an experienced Workday Benefits and Advanced Compensation Consultant to join our growing team. The ideal candidate will have hands-on configuration experience, a strong understanding of Workday HCM, and a proven track record working with Workday deployment partners or consulting firms.

This role involves end-to-end implementation activities, including client workshops, solution design, configuration, testing, and post-deployment support. You’ll be part of a dynamic team that delivers best-in-class Workday solutions to a diverse client base.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and support Workday Benefits and Advanced Compensation modules through full lifecycle implementations (plan, design, build, test, deploy, and support).
• Conduct discovery sessions with clients to understand business needs and translate them into Workday solutions.
• Configure Workday Benefits (plans, eligibility rules, enrollment events) and Advanced Compensation (compensation cycles, merit, bonus, stock plans) per client requirements.
• Collaborate closely with internal teams (HCM, Payroll, Time Tracking, Integrations) to ensure seamless cross-functional delivery.
• Provide expertise on industry and Workday best practices to guide clients in optimizing their processes.
• Support data conversion, testing activities (unit, E2E, UAT), and cutover planning.
• Document functional designs, test cases, configuration workbooks, and deployment artifacts.
• Assist in knowledge transfer and training to client stakeholders and end users.
• Offer post go-live support, issue resolution, and ongoing enhancements.

Required Qualifications:

• 3+ years of Workday Benefits and/or Advanced Compensation configuration experience
• Experience with at least 2 full-cycle Workday implementations (preferably on the partner/consulting side)
• Strong understanding of Workday’s HCM core structure and dependencies
• Familiarity with Workday-delivered reports, calculated fields, condition rules, and security concepts
• Ability to gather business requirements, translate them into system solutions, and effectively communicate across technical and business stakeholders
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Workday Certification in Benefits and/or Advanced Compensation (active or previously certified)
• Experience working for a Workday implementation partner or systems integrator
• Exposure to Open Enrollment processes, ACA compliance, or EIB data loads
• Familiarity with integrations (benefits carriers, payroll providers, etc.)
• Experience in client-facing roles with the ability to lead configuration workshops and status meetings

To learn more about this and other positions, contact Kyle Johnson at or kyle.johnson@healthcareitleaders.com. Healthcare IT Leaders is a national leader in IT workforce solutions, connecting healthcare provider, payer and life sciences organizations with experienced technology talent for consulting and full-time hiring. For more information, visit us on the web at www.healthcareitleaders.com.