Workday Benefits and Compensation Lead

About the role

The Moog Corporate HR Technology Team is seeking a Workday Benefits and Compensation Lead to design, configure, and maintain core HR processes within Workday. Key responsibilities include configuring Workday modules, implementing system upgrades, enhancing features, conducting rigorous testing, and delivering training.

Responsibilities

• Lead the configuration of Workday Benefits, Compensation, and Advanced Compensation modules to meet evolving business needs, including position management and organizational changes.
• Partner with HR Centers of Excellence (CoEs), Payroll, and other stakeholders to implement system upgrades, enhancements, and new features.
• Conduct rigorous testing of system changes to ensure accuracy, compliance, and adherence to Moog audit standards.
• Maintain detailed documentation and perform regular compliance reviews.
• Evaluate Workday release updates, communicate enhancements and bug fixes to CoEs, and develop deployment plans.
• Deliver training sessions for managers and employees, create job aids, and provide ongoing support for Workday functionality and best practices.
• Collaborate with reporting teams to build and analyze Workday reports, ensuring timely and accurate delivery of functional data and actionable insights.
• Absorb the Workday Help queue, ensuring tickets are prioritized and resolved promptly.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, or related field.
• Advanced proficiency in Workday benefits, core compensation, and advanced compensation configuration; at least three (3) years’ experience.
• Strong knowledge of HR processes, compliance requirements, and employee support best practices.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, influencing, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities to prioritize multiple tasks effectively and consistently meet critical HR deadlines.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with employees at all levels of the organization.
• High level of integrity and ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.

Qualifications

• Workday Benefits and/or Compensation certification.
• Proven experience supporting HR operations in a global organization.
• Skills in developing job aids and contributing to change management initiatives.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a focus on data-driven decision-making.
• A background in HR Shared Services or experience with tiered support models (Tier 1 and Tier 2).
• Familiarity with case management platforms such as Workday Help, ServiceNow, or equivalent tools.
• An understanding of global HR processes and compliance requirements.

Skills

• Detail-oriented, collaborative professional with Workday expertise and a strong understanding of HR processes.
• Thrive in a global environment, demonstrate excellent problem-solving skills, and commit to maintaining compliance and delivering high-quality HR technology solutions.

Benefits

Financial Rewards: great compensation package, annual profit sharing, matching 401k, and the ability to participate in Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
Work/Life Balance: Flexible paid time off, holidays and parental leave program
Health & Welfare: Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan (“EAP”) and other supplemental benefit coverages
Professional Skills Development: Tuition Assistance, mentorship and coaching opportunities, leadership development and other personal growth programs
Diverse and Inclusive Workplace: Employee Resource Groups, cultural events, and celebrations.

Pay

Buffalo, NY $110,000.00–$125,000.00 Annually

Schedule

Full-time, fully remote or hybrid if local – Buffalo, NY