Sr. Workday Configuration Analyst - Compensation and Benefits

Do you want to be part of a collaborative HR Technology team? If so, Guardian is seeking a Specialist to support and enhance Workday Total Rewards - Compensation, Benefits, and other modules, while working as part of the team responsible for providing technology to the Human Resources department.

You Are:

As a Sr. Workday Configuration Specialist, you will work closely with the business areas to define and deliver HR technology strategy and will be involved in a range of other HR transformational projects including HR technology strategy, process redesign/standardization, and merger and integration support. You will lead at least two or more of Workday’s modules comprised of Benefits, Compensation, Core HCM, Talent/Performance, Payroll, Time and Attendance, and/or Security.

For each of the Workday modules that you oversee, you will be accountable for all of the following:

• Developing a trusted advisor relationship with business contacts through effective communication and efficient, quality execution of projects

• Serving as primary, daily contact to business owners on delivery of services

• Ensuring delivery of high-quality services and products to HR business

• Design and build Workday solutions in Total Rewards space (Compensation and Benefits)

• Perform Impact analysis with clear outcomes and get alignment from all parties involved

• Building relationships internally and collaborating effectively on cross-functional teams

• Demonstrating natural ease and effectiveness when dealing with clients/colleagues at all levels

• In addition, there will be specific regular events and strategic/operational projects that correlate to each individual Workday module which you will manage and/or support. For these types of activities, you will be responsible for:

• Setting up and using project management processes/systems for work stream (includes planning the life cycle of the project, identifying key project activities and milestones, etc)

• Gathering requirements

• Leading configuration design sessions

• Developing product configuration based on best practices and performing unit testing

• Creating/Managing the testing strategy while collaborating with QA testing team and UAT testers

• Partnering with User Enablement/HR Communications to update training and other delivery tools

You Have:

• Minimum seven years of experience supporting enterprise HRIS applications

• Five or more years of demonstrated expert-level proficiency in Total Rewards – Compensation, Benefits and two or more of the following Workday modules: Core HCM, Payroll, Recruiting, Time and Attendance, and/or Security.

• Expert knowledge and hands on experience of Workday Compensation and Benefits configuration and integration required

• Understanding of Workday Compensation, Benefits plans and setup, annual benefits enrollment, annual compensation review cycles, promotions and other processes.

• Ability to enhance the Total Rewards modules with new setup, new functionality for all kinds of business needs.

• Workday Report Writer a plus

• Understanding of Workday data, data flow between modules and integrations to other systems

• Expert-level proficiency with MS Excel

• Exceptional oral and written communication skills

• Ability to drive discussions to closure, aligning cross functional groups with an accountability attitude

• Exceptional problem-solving skills with a strong attention to detail; keen ability to multi-task and prioritize work deliverables as needs evolve

• Demonstrated ability to manage complex cross-functional technical project deliverables.

• Demonstrated understanding of the concepts of HR service delivery

• Bachelor’s Degree required

Nice to Have Skills -

Working in an agile environment Divestiture, merger experience Familiarity with Corporate Governance processes related to new applications, SSO, Information security governance, risk assessments etc.!

Location & Travel:

• 2 Days a week at a Guardian office in Holmdel, NJ, Bethlehem, PA, or New York NY.

Salary Range

$91,260.00 - $149,925.00

The salary range reflected above is a good faith estimate of base pay for the primary location of the position. The salary for this position ultimately will be determined based on the education, experience, knowledge, and abilities of the successful candidate. In addition to salary, this role may also be eligible for annual, sales, or other incentive compensation.

Our Promise

At Guardian, you’ll have the support and flexibility to achieve your professional and personal goals. Through skill-building, leadership development and philanthropic opportunities, we provide opportunities to build communities and grow your career, surrounded by diverse colleagues with high ethical standards.

Inspire Well-Being

As part of Guardian’s Purpose – to inspire well-being – we are committed to offering contemporary, supportive, flexible, and inclusive benefits and resources to our colleagues.

Health Care

• Choice of [high deductible/copay] medical plans* with prescription drugs, including coverage for fertility and transgender inclusive benefits

• Dental plan

• Vision plan

• Health care accounts – flexible spending, health reimbursement, and health savings accounts

• Critical illness insurance

Life and Disability Insurance

• Company-paid Life and Disability insurance plus voluntary supplemental coverage

• Accident insurance

Retirement and Financial

• 401(k) retirement plan with a company match, plus an annual age/service-based Company contribution and an annual profit-sharing contribution, if applicable

• Complimentary 1:1 financial guidance with a licensed Fidelity representative

Time Off and Remote Work

• Flexible work arrangements (part in-person/part remote)

• Unlimited paid time off for most roles plus time off for volunteering, jury duty, voting, and bereavement

• Personal holidays for colleagues to use in recognition of religious, cultural, or civic days

• Paid parental leave and paid family and medical leave policies

Emotional Well-being and Work-Life

• Emotional well-being, mental health, and work/life resources powered by Spring Health

• Wellness programs, including fitness program and equipment reimbursement

• Child, adult, and elder back-up care support through Bright Horizons

• Adoption assistance

• College planning

• Tuition reimbursement

• Student loan assistance

• Commuter benefits in select metropolitan areas

Benefits apply to full-time eligible employees. Interns are not eligible for most Company benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Guardian is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, marital status, disability, military or veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable law.

Accommodations

Guardian is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. Guardian also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified job applicants (and employees) to accommodate the individual's known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, unless doing so would create an undue hardship. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact applicant_accommodation@glic.com .

Every day, Guardian helps our 29 million customers realize their dreams through a range of insurance and financial products and services. Our Purpose, to inspire well-being, guides our dedication to the colleagues, consumers, and communities we serve. We know that people count, and we go above and beyond to prepare them for the life they want to live, focusing on their overall well-being — mind, body, and wallet. As one of the largest mutual insurance companies, we put our customers first. Behind every bright future is a GuardianTM. Learn more about Guardian at guardianlife.com .