Title:
Workday Functional Analyst (Total Rewards)
KBR — Delivering Solutions, Changing the World.
KBR brings together the best and brightest to deliver science, technology and engineering solutions that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most critical missions and objectives.
In everything we do, we are guided by our ONE KBR Values:
We Value Our People – We create diverse, inclusive environments in which each person can feel safe, respected and valued, and where everyone has opportunities to grow and reach their full potential.
We Deliver – We are uncompromising in our commitment to deliver innovative, high-quality, technology-led solutions for our customers and exceptional, sustainable value for all our stakeholders.
We Are People of Integrity – We value honesty, trust, courage, fairness, prudence and tenacity. We believe doing what’s right for the planet, the communities where we work, and our people is good for business.
We Empower – We empower our people with a shared purpose, the right tools and the supportive culture they need to be proactive decision-makers, to be adaptive to change, and to succeed.
We Are a Team of Teams – We have a will to succeed, but we value the achievements of our team of teams over individual accomplishments. Our collective focus makes us a better, stronger, more effective company.
We have also embedded environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles in every business operation and corporate function. Not only are we committed to operating safely, sustainably and equitably, but we are also committed to using our capabilities and expertise to help our customers accomplish their sustainability goals. Worldwide, KBR employs a diverse workforce approximately 29,000 people strong, with customers in more than 80 countries and operations in 40 countries. At KBR, We Deliver.
The HR Systems team manages strategy, operations, and governance of Workday HCM and delivers end to end solutions for our global businesses. You will be part of a team that is responsible for delivering configuration in support of global projects, enhancements, and issues in Workday and related functional areas. Additionally, this team also provides tiered support for end users.
We are searching for a highly experienced Workday Analyst who will function as Workday subject matter expert (SME) for our Total Rewards CoE, including Core and Advanced Compensation and Benefits.
This role will involve collaborating, influencing, and working effectively with cross functional partners such as CoEs, People Business Partners, and other business functions to configure, troubleshoot, test and deploy Workday configuration; this role will require working flexible hours to accommodate Global stakeholders and projects when needed.
Key Responsibilities:
Partner with the CoE as well as other cross functional partners to understand strategic direction for the functional area and recommend Workday best practices
Deliver projects, operational updates, and troubleshoot issues related to Workday modules
Support the Total Rewards CoE with configuration, testing, and management of compensation processes in Workday, including the annual Compensation Review processes
Analyze current processes, future needs and assess gaps between as-is and to-be processes. Provide solutions in Workday to bridge the gap including data and security changes that are needed to enable the solution
Support Workday Releases, Enhancements, Features, etc. for bi-annual Workday releases. Collaborate with the CoE to determine features to implement and which features to hold for future implementation.
Maintain understanding of key pain points and improvement opportunities for configuration and use of HR Systems
Analyze, understand and share learnings from peer groups, Workday Community, and professional networks to build strong knowledge of the product. Drive knowledge sharing with team members
Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including HR leaders, IT professionals, and end-users
Facilitate the creation of custom reports and loading of data across Workday tenants
Log and maintain cases in Workday Help. Take ownership of case, communicate, and drive knowledge sharing within associated business teams through to resolution
Experience:
Skills required for this job are typically acquired through the completion of an undergraduate degree and 4+ years of work experience, or equivalent work experience in lieu of degree.
4+ years of Workday HCM functional configuration experience, specifically compensation, benefits, and absence modules
Excellent public presentation, design judgment, situational judgement, consulting, learning agility, end-to-end process management, process improvement and timely problem-solving skills
Ability to foster and maintain strong working relationships with end users, peers and leaders
Strong understanding of HR processes and best practices
Strong analytical ability and attention to detail
Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment, interacting effectively with all levels of personnel, including management staff and support staff
Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel. Proficient in all Microsoft Office applications.
Excellent analytical, written, and oral communication skills
Ability to be a proactive, self-starter, who understands the details within a much larger context
Must be legally authorized to work in the US, company will not sponsor work visa
Prior experience with Workday and other HRIS systems
Experience of working in an agile project delivery environment is a plus
Other duties as assigned
KBR Benefits
KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.
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Inclusion and Diversity at KBR
At KBR, we are passionate about our people, sustainability, and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a more inclusive and diverse company. That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment of real collaboration across cultures and locations. Our individual differences and perspectives bring enhanced value to our teams and help us develop solutions for the most challenging problems. We understand that by embracing those differences and working together, we are more innovative, more resilient, and safer. We Deliver – Together. Click here to learn more: Inclusion and Diversity at KBR
KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.