Workday Compensation Lead
Role SummaryA senior, product-oriented leader responsible for shaping and delivering the Compensation & Benefits product ecosystem within Workday. This role combines deep functional expertise with technical acumen to drive roadmap, innovation (including AI), and scalable solutions aligned with business strategy. Additionally, this role will rethink and modernize the end-to-end Benefits experience across outsourced vendor ecosystems (e.g., Alight) and integrated platforms.Key ResponsibilitiesProduct Strategy & RoadmapDefine and own the Comp & Benefits product vision and multi-year roadmapTranslate business strategy into clear product outcomes, features, and prioritiesLead prioritization using value-based frameworks (experience, efficiency, compliance)Domain Expertise & AdvisoryAct as a trusted advisor to Total Rewards leadersProvide deep expertise in:Compensation cycles (merit, bonus, equity)Benefits design & administrationRegulatory and compliance considerationsChallenge and guide business stakeholders toward simplified, scalable processesSolution Design & DeliveryPartner with solution engineers and architects to design scalable Workday configurationsDrive end-to-end product lifecycle (discovery → design → build → release)Lead prototyping and design thinking sessionsInnovation & AI EnablementIdentify opportunities for:AI-driven compensation insights (pay equity, recommendations)Benefits personalization and decision supportPartner with platform teams to integrate AI, automation, and analyticsExecution & GovernanceOwn backlog, prioritization, and delivery alignmentEnsure alignment with platform standards, data governance, and securityDrive adoption and measure outcomes (e.g., comp cycle efficiency, employee experience)Qualifications10+ years in HR Tech / Workday with deep Comp & Benefits expertiseStrong understanding of Workday modules:Advanced CompensationBenefits AdministrationExperience working in product-based operating modelsAbility to balance strategy + hands-on executionStrong stakeholder management at executive levels