Configuration Analyst, Workday Compensation

About the role

We are KBR, a strategic enabler of business solutions. Our Mission Technology Solutions business, which includes this role, will spin into a separate public company in September 2025. We partner with governments and defense, intelligence, space, aviation, and critical infrastructure customers to deliver high-end engineering, science, technology, and mission support solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Workday Configuration (Compensation & Cross-Functional): Serve as a hands-on configuration expert across Workday, with deep focus on Advanced Compensation—designing, building, and maintaining salary, bonus, and equity (stock) plans, eligibility rules, and cycle frameworks—while also supporting configuration across Core HCM, Recruiting, and other modules to ensure cohesive, scalable system design aligned with business strategy.
• Annual Salary Review (ASR): Own end-to-end configuration and execution of ASR processes in Workday (e.g., Mass Operation Management and BIRT), defined by the COE, to include Compensation Statements and reporting.
• Business Process Optimization: Partner with Compensation and People teams to design and enhance business processes and system functionality.
• System Enhancements & Testing: Support Workday releases, enhancements, and compensation cycle readiness through testing (UAT), validation, and issue resolution.
• Reporting & Analytics: Develop and maintain Workday reports, dashboards, hubs and data extracts to support People operations and decision-making.
• Data Integrity & Audits: Ensure accuracy and consistency of set-up data through audit controls, system-driven validations, and adherence to data governance standards.
• Stakeholder Partnership: Translate compensation program requirements into Workday solutions, providing recommendations based on system capabilities and best practices.
• User Support & Training: Manage the Workday Help support queue as Tier 2 support across all functional areas; triage, investigate, and resolve issues with appropriate urgency while providing clear communication to end users. Develop and maintain knowledge base documentation and training materials.
• Compliance & Controls: Support adherence to data privacy regulations, audit requirements, and Workday security protocols.
• Mass Data Loads: Plan, coordinate and execute high-volume data loads using EIBs across multiple functional areas.

Qualifications

• Education & Experience: Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Information Systems, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field required. Workday Pro Certification in Compensation or related module preferred. 5+ years of experience in Compensation, HRIS, or a related role, with hands-on experience in the Workday Compensation module. Experience supporting compensation cycles (e.g., ASR, bonus planning) within Workday or similar systems.
• Workday & Compensation Expertise: Demonstrated hands-on expertise configuring Workday Compensation, Advanced Compensation and HCM Modules with deep knowledge of business process frameworks, security model, and reporting; able to independently design, build, and deploy complex configurations. Proven track record of delivering scalable Workday solutions, with extensive experience actively configuring and optimizing system functionality across modules. Strong understanding of compensation processes (e.g., merit increases, promotions, bonuses, salary structures). Experience with Workday reporting tools (e.g., Advanced, Matrix, Composite reports) and data analysis. Experience supporting Workday releases, testing cycles (UAT), and defect resolution. Strong attention to detail with a focus on data accuracy, system reliability, and process improvement. Ability to translate business requirements into technical configurations and system solutions. Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work across functional teams.

Additional Requirements

• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and operate effectively in a fast-paced environment. Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with a growing ability to see interdependencies across modules. Troubleshoot complex system and data issues and the ability to communicate technical concepts in a business-friendly way. Commitment to continuous learning and staying current on Workday functionality and best practices.

Location

The ideal candidate will be located in the Houston, TX or greater Washington D.C.-Baltimore area. While KBR strives to maintain a global, flexible, diverse, and sustainable work environment for our people, we currently offer flexible working arrangements, including hybrid, remote working, and virtual delivery to help reinforce and strengthen our strong commitment to becoming a more socially sustainable company, allowing us to provide greater work-life balance and flexibility.