Director, Senior Lead Workday Application Analyst (Compensation Module SME)

The Senior Lead Application Development job is responsible for leading analysis and configuration of end user applications or systems software created by third parties. While working as a thought leader within the department, this job recommends operational strategies and plans that have direct impact on results. This role also influences business decisions made by key leadership associates and business partners.

Key Responsibilities And Duties

• This job interacts with executive leadership and others concerning matters of significance to the organization, and makes decisions that have a considerable impact on the overall success of the Workday HCM, specifically Compensation and Advance Compensation modules within Workday, platform. This job manages large projects and is recognized as the Systems expert on the team that solves complex issues that arise.
• Leads the HCM strategy, with heavy emphasis on Compensation and Advance Compensation modules, and transformation consulting across people, processes and organizations enabled by technology.
• Manage teams with multiple work streams, deliverables and aggressive deadlines.
• Develops strategy and roadmap for delivering innovation and automation while analyzing detailed business requirements and specifications for the application.
• Configures internally developed applications and commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) applications using programming, scripting, and database languages.
• Plans application testing, deployment, maintenance, and evolution activities by correcting programming errors, responding to scope changes, and coding application enhancements.
• Maintains relationships with clients while communicating with IT and business management and monitors prompt response and support for technical issues.
• Receives activity and progress reports regarding applications systems analysis and programming sections.
• Leads process improvements, cost reduction efforts, tool development to improve the software development and support process in a way that reduces complexity, improves service, and reduces cost.
• Coaches, reviews and delegates work to lower level professionals.
  
  

Educational Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree Required
  
  

Work Experience

• 8 Years Required; 10 Years Preferred
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Physical Requirements: Sedentary Work
  
  

Career Level

10IC

Required Qualifications

• 8 years of IT ERP work experience (Workday experience is preferred).
• 6 years of Workday HCM functional experience with multiple Workday HCM business processes.
• Experience with two plus Workday implementations completed and experience in supporting any of Compensation, Recruiting, HR, Payroll, Time Tracking, Absence, Talent Management, Learning, etc., modules in a production environment.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• 6 years of Workday HCM functional experience specializing in Compensation and Advanced Compensation Modules.
• Workday Pro Certification or Workday Certified Implementation Consultant certification preferred.
• Technical acumen of the Workday system configuration and cloud integrations.
• Knowledge of Prism Analytics, People Analytics, Adaptive Planning or Workday Extend is preferred.
• Should have the ability to work on multiple work streams and aggressive deadlines.
• Managing complex implementations and project budgets.
  
  

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Related Skills

Agile Methodology, Continuous Integration and Deployment, Data Analysis, Debugging, DevOps, Enterprise Application Integration, Operating Systems Management, Problem Solving, Programming, Software Development, Software Development Life Cycle, Web Application Development

Anticipated Posting End Date:

2025-05-19

Base Pay Range: $131,900/yr. - $188,600/yr.

Actual base salary may vary based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience, time in role, base salary of internal peers, prior performance, business sector, and geographic location. In addition to base salary, the competitive compensation package may include, depending on the role, participation in an incentive program linked to performance (for example, annual discretionary incentive programs, non-annual sales incentive plans, or other non-annual incentive plans).

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Company Overview

Every worker deserves a secure retirement. For more than 100 years, TIAA has delivered it for millions of people. Founded to help educators retire with dignity, today weʼre a market-leading retirement company fueled by world-class asset management. But weʼre not just another legacy financial services firm. Weʼre fighting harder than ever before for our clients and the many Americans who need us.

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The organization is committed to making financial well-being possible for its clients, and is equally committed to the well-being of our associates. That’s why we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package designed to make a positive difference in the lives of our associates and their loved ones. Our benefits include a superior retirement program and highly competitive health, wellness and work life offerings that can help you achieve and maintain your best possible physical, emotional and financial well-being. To learn more about your benefits, please review our Benefits Summary.

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Preferred Qualifications

• 6 years of Workday HCM functional experience specializing in Compensation and Advanced Compensation Modules.
• Workday Pro Certification or Workday Certified Implementation Consultant certification preferred.
• Technical acumen of the Workday system configuration and cloud integrations.
• Knowledge of Prism Analytics, People Analytics, Adaptive Planning or Workday Extend is preferred.
• Should have the ability to work on multiple work streams and aggressive deadlines.
• Managing complex implementations and project budgets.
  
  

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