Program Manager, Corporate Compensation

We are currently seeking a Program Manager, Corporate Compensation to join our team. This position is responsible for leading the administration and optimization of Workday’s Compensation and Advanced Compensation modules. This individual contributor role will be instrumental in enhancing system functionality, streamlining business processes, and driving impactful compensation program management. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in Workday, a strong background in compensation strategy, project management, communication planning and a passion for operational excellence. This role will be the compensation Workday subject matter expert and compensation administrator.

Responsibilities:

• Manage and maintain Workday Compensation and Advanced Compensation modules. Lead the design, review, and optimization of compensation-related processes within WorkDay.  Identify and implement system enhancements, configuration updates and workflow improvements.
• Develop and deliver training materials, job aids and user guide for HR partners and business stakeholders as needed.   Provide ongoing support and education to ensure effective system usage and understanding of compensation processes.
• Lead the implementation of the Advanced Compensation module, including planning, testing, deployment and post-launch support.  Supports the implementation of automated compensation processes through development of documentation, change management plans and partnerships with internal stakeholders. 
• Partners with HR Operations, Corporate Talent Acquisition (“CTA”) and other HR teams and others to identify related processes, compliance, and communication opportunities for Compensation programs, ensuring a comprehensive and unified message for employees with the rollout of companywide Compensation programs. Partners with cross-functional teams such as Finance and IT to ensure alignment and successful execution.
• Manage compensation-related projects  from project scope definition, roadmap creation, planning and scheduling, and communicating status. Develops, maintains, and monitors program plans.
• Effectively influences and proactively coordinates communication of plan progress with regular status updates to business leaders and project team members.
• Supports the Compensation team is ad hoc processes and projects.
• Helps other employees to accomplish Insperity Company goals.
• Performs other duties as may be assigned by department supervisor.
• Participates in the Disaster Recovery plan as required.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, Communications, or related field or a combination of education and experience is required.

• Seven to ten years of progressive experience in compensation program management, change management project management in the compensation area is required.  Experience in the PEO industry and consulting experience is desirable.
• Proven track record of implementing and managing Workday Compensation and Advanced Compensation modules.
• Strong understanding of compensation principles, systems, and data governance.
• Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) or equivalent experience preferred. Workday Pro or Workday Certification in Compensation.
• Expertise in Workday configuration and reporting.
• Exceptional project management and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to translate business needs into technical solutions.
• Ability to innovate and challenge current norms to drive change in the organization and work with people of varying backgrounds and organizational levels.
• Highly flexible and adaptable to changing structures and priorities.
• Analytical and critical thinking skills, and the ability to organize, analyze and summarize with superior writing and editing skills for creation of presentations and executive summaries.
• Ability to interpret, analyze and apply company policies, objectives and procedures including developing, organizing, and implementing new policies and processes.
• Ability to independently plan, organize, schedule, coordinate and make decisions and judgments relating to assigned projects and other responsibilities and the ability to analyze, interpret, review and edit information consistent with operational standards.
• Commitment to diverse and inclusive engagement and an ability to connect with others and cultivate relationships based on mutual trust and respect, collegiality, and kindness.
• Ability to anticipate and avoid issues and to negotiate effectively.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently in the absence of supervision and work effectively with a wide range of people.