Workday Compensation Analyst - Remote

Presbyterian is seeking a Workday Compensation Analyst

The Compensation ERP Sustainment Analyst will serve as the functional and business process expert for Workday Compensation, ensuring ongoing optimization and support of compensation processes including pay planning, offer generation, one-time payments (OTPs), and compensation cycle management. Uses analytical, technical, and problem-solving skills to support, maintain, and optimize the Workday Compensation module. The analyst will provide best practice guidance, resolve system issues, and deliver solutions that support Presbyterians Compensation pay practices and philosophies.

• This is a Full Time position - Exempt: Yes
• Remote: Open to remote applicants in the United States, except for the following states: California, Illinois, North Dakota, New York, Ohio, Washington and Wyoming
• Work hours: Days

Ideal Candidate:

A highly skilled and collaborative Workday Compensation Analyst.  Bachelors degree required in Human Resources, Business, Information Systems, or related field. 

• Minimum three years of HRIS experience, with two years of hands-on Workday HCM configuration experience, in Compensation and Advanced Compensation modules.

• Bachelors degree required in Human Resources, Business, Information Systems, or related field.
• Minimum three years of HRIS experience, with two years of hands-on Workday HCM configuration experience, in Compensation and Advanced Compensation modules.
• Workday certification in Compensation or Advanced Compensation preferred.
• Experience supporting compensation cycles (merit, bonus, equity) in a corporate environment.
• Ability to manage sensitive data with discretion and ensure compliance with organizational policies.
• Proficient in WorkDay Core HCM, reporting, security, calculated fields, and business process configuration.
• Strong understanding of compensation principles, pay structures, and offer calculation logic.
• Proven ability to design and sustain business processes, especially in environments with evolving system capabilities.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and data analysis tools for compensation modeling and reporting.
• Experience with testing, configuration, and troubleshooting within Workday or other ERP platforms.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate technical concepts into business language.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for all Workday Compensation configuration, troubleshooting, testing, and enhancement requests.
• Partner with Compensation and HR teams to, design, maintain and enhance compensation processes such as merit cycles, bonus programs, and one-time payments, including interim solutions where Workday functionality is limited.
• Analyze compensation data and system workflows to identify opportunities for process improvement and automation.
• Develop and maintain documentation, user guides, and training materials for HR and business users.
• Troubleshoot issues, implement enhancements, and ensure data integrity through audits, reporting, and reconciliation activities.
• Monitor system performance, user feedback, and business needs to recommend and implement process improvements that reduce manual processing time and improve accuracy.
• Support annual compensation review cycles, including system setup, testing, and post-cycle analysis.
• Provide end user support, training, and documentation efforts for end-users and stakeholders to drive adoption and understanding of compensation tools.
• Collaborate with Workday consultants and internal teams to evaluate new features, plan releases, and prepare for future integrations.
• Stay current on Workday releases and industry best practices, proactively recommending enhancements.
• Ability to manage cross-functional projects and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Investigate and perform root cause analysis on system errors.
•  Proactively evaluates and recommends adoption of changes as they meet organizational needs and implement system capabilities.
• Gather and document business requirements and translate them into configurations.

About Presbyterian Healthcare Services
Presbyterian offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, including medical, dental, vision, disability coverage, life insurance, and optional voluntary benefits.

The Employee Wellness Rewards Program encourages staff to engage in health-enhancing activities - like challenges, webinars, and screenings - with opportunities to earn gift to earn gift cards and other incentives.

As a mission-driven organization, Presbyterian is deeply committed to improving community health across New Mexico through initiatives like growers' markets and local partnerships. Founded in 1908, Presbyterian is a locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system with nine hospitals, a statewide health plan, and a growing multi-specialty medical group. With nearly 14,000 employees, it is the largest private employer in the state, serving over 580,000 health plan members through Medicare Advantage, Medicaid, and Commercial plans.

AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED. PHS is a drug-free and tobacco-free employer with smoke free campuses.

USD $61.19/Hr.

The compensation range for this role takes into account a wide range of factors, including but not limited to experience and training, internal equity, and other business and organizational needs.