People Technology Senior Specialist - Total Rewards
About the role
For our client, we are seeking a People Technology Senior Specialist - Total Rewards to join the team of a leader in the Retail & Consumer Goods space. This role will serve as a key partner to HR, payroll, and benefits stakeholders by driving the configuration and support of critical people technology processes. The position will focus on total rewards systems administration, annual compensation and benefits cycles, and ongoing improvements that help ensure accurate, efficient employee experience across the organization. It is a strong opportunity for someone who can balance technical Workday expertise with business process design and cross-functional execution.
Location & compensation
Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available. Compensation: $120,000 – $135,000 annually.
Responsibilities
- Configure and administer Workday Advanced Compensation, including salary, bonus, and equity processes.
- Lead technical execution for annual and off-cycle compensation cycles.
- Configure and maintain benefit plans and eligibility rules in Workday.
- Lead the setup and execution of annual open enrollment for benefits.
- Support payroll configuration and year-end activities.
- Administer Workday Time Tracking and Absence Management functionalities.
- Participate in Workday releases and provide tier-2 system support.
Qualifications
- 5–7 years of experience in HRIS or Total Rewards systems roles.
- 3–5 years of hands-on Workday experience.
- Strong experience configuring Workday Compensation and Benefits.
- Knowledge of Workday Time Tracking, Absence, and payroll integrations.
- Business process configuration and workflow design skills.
- Advanced Excel skills for analysis and reporting.
- Workday certification in Compensation, Benefits, or Payroll preferred.
Benefits
- Holistic benefits approach including health, wellbeing, and financial components.
- Medical, pharmacy, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance coverage.
- Weight loss and smoking cessation support programs.
- 401(k) matching plan and employee stock purchase plan participation.