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Workday HCM - Compensation Lead

Atlanta, GA 30334

Posted: 09/21/2026 Telecommute: Hybrid Specialty: ERP - Workday Job Number: 13177 Employment Type: Contract

Job Description

We are seeking a Workday HCM Compensation Lead to lead the design, configuration, testing, and delivery of Workday Compensation for a higher education and government client. This role will gather requirements, demonstrate Workday functionality, document design decisions, configure the system, provide knowledge transfer, and support testing and rollout.

 

This is a primarily remote role requiring onsite travel approximately 1 to 2 weeks per quarter to the Atlanta, GA area. Per our client contract, candidates must be US Citizens or Green Card Holders.

Responsibilities

  • Lead Workday Compensation design and configuration
  • Gather and document functional requirements
  • Demonstrate Workday features to client stakeholders
  • Create user stories and document design decisions
  • Support end-to-end testing and defect resolution
  • Provide knowledge transfer to the client team
  • Support rollout and cutover activities
  • Provide guidance to functional team members as needed

Qualifications

  • Workday HCM Compensation certification
  • Prior Workday Compensation implementation experience
  • Hands-on configuration experience
  • Functional lead or workstream lead experience
  • Strong client-facing, documentation, and testing skills

Preferred Qualifications

  • Workday HCM Advanced Compensation certification
  • Experience with ERP transformations in higher education
  • Higher education, government, or public-sector experience

Job Requirements

4 Reasons to Join The Squires Group, Inc.:
1. Our Commitment to You - We offer competitive pay, multi-year projects, and a list of exciting clients.
2. Work-Life Balance - We work hard; we work smart and have quality time for family and "life."
3. Golden Rule - We treat our consultants the way we want to be treated: with integrity, professionalism, and trust.
4. We Care About You – We help you meet your career goals and continuously support your efforts in the field.

 

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The Squires Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

 

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Julie Kreidel
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