Workday Configuration Analyst – Core and Advanced Compensation in India at Jobgether

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Workday Configuration Analyst – Core and Advanced Compensation in India.

You will join a global digital technology team responsible for configuring and optimizing Workday compensation systems that support complex, enterprise-wide HR and reward strategies. In this role, you will design, configure, and maintain Core Compensation and Advanced Compensation modules, ensuring alignment with business objectives and global talent strategies. You will act as a key bridge between HR, Finance, and technical teams, translating compensation requirements into scalable and efficient system configurations. The environment is collaborative and fast-paced, requiring strong analytical thinking and precision in handling sensitive compensation data. You will also contribute to system testing, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement of Workday configurations. This is a high-impact role where your expertise directly influences compensation accuracy, fairness, and strategic workforce planning.

• Design, configure, and maintain Workday Core Compensation and Advanced Compensation modules across global employee populations.
• Translate business requirements from HR and stakeholders into effective Workday system configurations.
• Configure compensation structures including base pay, bonuses, incentives, equity programs, and variable pay plans.
• Collaborate with Workday product owners, HR, Finance, and IT teams to ensure alignment of compensation processes.
• Perform system testing, validation, and data integrity checks to ensure accurate and reliable configurations.
• Support troubleshooting, issue resolution, and ongoing enhancements within Workday compensation modules.
• Analyze compensation data to identify trends, gaps, and opportunities for process improvement.
• Ensure adherence to internal governance, audit, and change management processes.
• Contribute to system integration discussions with related Workday modules such as Core HCM, Recruiting, and Talent.
• Provide continuous support for system improvements and operational excellence in compensation processes.

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Information Systems, or related field.
• Extensive hands-on experience configuring Workday Core Compensation and Advanced Compensation modules.
• Strong understanding of compensation principles, frameworks, and global reward practices.
• Experience working in global or multinational Workday environments.
• Strong data analysis and reporting skills with ability to interpret complex compensation datasets.
• Familiarity with Workday integrations across HCM, Recruiting, and Talent modules.
• Knowledge of Time and Absence configuration is an advantage.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills across diverse teams.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment with strong attention to detail.
• Workday Compensation certification is preferred.

• Remote-friendly work arrangement with global collaboration exposure.
• Opportunity to work on enterprise-scale Workday compensation systems.
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package.
• Strong focus on learning, development, and Workday expertise growth.
• Exposure to global HR, Finance, and digital transformation initiatives.
• Inclusive and collaborative international work environment.
• Strong emphasis on work-life balance and employee wellbeing programs.
• Career growth opportunities within a global digital technology organization.