Manager, Workday Compensation & Talent

Role: Manager, Workday Compensation & Talent, supports HR operations by managing Workday modules related to compensation and talent processes. Responsibilities include configuring and optimizing Workday Core Compensation, Advanced Compensation, Performance Management, and Talent modules; translating business requirements into scalable system solutions; leading biannual release cycles, testing, and enhancements; troubleshooting system issues; and driving process standardization and automation. Requirements: Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, or IS; 5+ years HRIS/HR tech experience, with 3+ years specifically in Workday Compensation and Talent configuration; strong knowledge of Workday modules, business processes, security, and system design; experience managing Workday releases; excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and stakeholder collaboration skills; fluency in English. Preferred: Deep expertise in Workday condition rules, calculated fields, domain security, and reporting. HighValue: Focus on HRIS configuration within biopharma HR operations, supporting talent management and compensation in a dynamic biotech environment. Work setup: based in Bridgewater, NJ; no specific travel mentioned.