Truist · 1 month ago
The Workday Functional Lead (Compensation)
Richmond, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expTruist is a financial services company seeking a Workday Functional Lead (Compensation) to design, configure, implement, and maintain Workday modules. This role involves collaborating with HR and IT to ensure that business requirements are translated into effective Workday solutions.
BankingFinanceFinancial Services
Responsibilities
Serve as the primary point of contact for Workday configuration for specific Workday modules. (Compensation and Performance)
Design, configure, test, and deploy Workday configuration changes
Maintain accurate documentation of system configurations and processes
Partner with HR and business teams to gather requirements and design solutions
Identify and drive quality and efficiency improvement opportunities
Troubleshoot and resolve Workday configuration-related issues
Ensure that all changes comply with technology policies and requirements
Identify, escalate, and remediate risks and comply will risk management standards
Manage and implement Workday configuration changes, ensuring compliance with established policies and governance frameworks
Partner with business and technology teams to evaluate project requirements and determine appropriate Workday modifications
Support ongoing operations by troubleshooting and resolving issues in a timely manner
Collaborate with Workday functional and technical teams to ensure seamless integration of changes across modules and functions
Participate in audits, control reviews, and risk assessments related to assigned functional area
Provide guidance and best practices to business partners
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree and three to five years of experience or equivalent education and software engineering training or experience
In-depth knowledge in information systems and ability to identify, apply, and implement best practices
Understanding of key business processes and competitive strategies related to the IT function
Ability to plan and manage projects and solve complex problems by applying best practices
Ability to provide direction and mentor less experienced teammates. Ability to interpret and convey complex, difficult, or sensitive information
Strong attention to detail
Ability to work independently and collaboratively
Effective time management and prioritization
Preferred
Broader understanding of Workday functional areas (e.g., HCM, Payroll, Finance) to better align security with business needs
Prior experience in a regulated or financial services environment
Demonstrated ability to identify process improvements and implement best practices in security management
5+ years of hands-on Workday experience
Strong understanding of Workday business processes for assigned functional area
Familiarity with compliance and audit processes, preferably within a financial institution
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail
Ability to work effectively with multiple business units and technical teams
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
Disability
Accidental death and dismemberment
Tax-preferred savings accounts
401k plan
10 days of vacation
10 sick days
Paid holidays
Defined benefit pension plan
Restricted stock units
Deferred compensation plan
Company
Truist
Truist is the sixth-largest commercial bank in the U.S.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2021-01-01Seed
Leadership Team
Michael Maguire
Chief Financial Officer
James Cordovana
SVP of Cloud Security Enterprise Architect
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