Senior HR Technology Analyst – Hourly Compensation

General Motors

. Design and configure end-to-end Workday solutions for global hourly compensation .

Posted 10/14/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $105,600 - $140,700 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in Workday Compensation configuration, including the design and maintenance of compensation packages, eligibility rules, and compliance with country-specific regulations. Proven ability to translate complex policies and agreements into effective Workday solutions while ensuring data quality and accuracy.

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Workday Compensation ConfigurationCompensation Packages ManagementData Quality and Change ControlAnalytical and Problem-Solving SkillsWorkday Pro Certification

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Hard Skills

Workday ConfigurationCompensation PracticesEligibility RulesEIBs and Mass Data UpdatesCustom Reports and Calculated FieldsData Audits and Control ActivitiesTesting and ValidationRoot-Cause AnalysisWage ScalesStep Progression

Soft Skills

Clear CommunicationAttention to DetailProfessionalismDiscretionIndependent Work Management

Tools & Technologies

Workday

Certifications & Qualifications

Workday Pro Certification

Industry Keywords

HR TechnologyHRISCompensationCollective Bargaining AgreementsRegulatory ComplianceGlobal CompensationPayroll ProcessingData Quality StandardsChange ManagementCross-Country Experience

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design and configure end-to-end Workday solutions for global hourly compensation
Configure and maintain compensation packages, grades, grade profiles, steps, eligibility rules, plan assignments, wage scales, premiums, differentials, step progression, allowances, and country-specific pay components
Translate collective bargaining agreements, country legislation, and compensation policies into sustainable and testable Workday solutions
Design and maintain compensation eligibility rules based on job profile, location, union or collective agreement, employee type, and other attributes
Lead or support standardization and expansion projects from discovery and design workshops through configuration, testing, deployment, and hypercare
Partner with Payroll and Integration teams to support accurate downstream pay calculations and payroll processing
Collaborate with Reporting and Analytics teams on reporting, compliance, benchmarking, and decision-making
Troubleshoot production issues involving eligibility errors, incorrect rates, step-progression defects, and missing allowances
Execute and coordinate unit, integration, regression, and end-user testing; develop test scenarios and maintain configuration documentation
Evaluate Workday releases and assess impacts to Compensation configuration, integrations, reporting, security, and business processes
Apply Workday security and access controls; support data audits and control activities
Validate, reconcile, and execute EIBs and other mass data updates under data-quality and change-control standards
Provide Tier 2 support to business users and serve as a Workday subject-matter expert and solution designer

Requirements

What you’ll need

7+ years of progressive experience in HR technology, HRIS, compensation, or a related field
At least 4 years of hands-on Workday configuration experience focused on Compensation
Advanced knowledge of hourly compensation practices, including wage scales, step progression, premiums, allowances, and eligibility rules
Fluency in Workday Compensation building blocks, including compensation packages, grades, grade profiles, steps, eligibility rules, and plan assignments
Experience building or supporting Workday custom reports and calculated fields tied to compensation
Experience using Workday EIBs and mass-update patterns, including validation, reconciliation, and post-load review
Ability to translate policy, legislation, and collective bargaining agreement language into clear, testable configurations
Experience working across multiple countries or regions and navigating different regulatory and contractual environments
Professionalism, discretion, and sound judgment when accessing sensitive employee information
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, attention to detail, data quality, and root-cause analysis
Ability to manage work independently in a structured, change-managed environment
Clear written and verbal communication with technical and non-technical stakeholders
Workday Pro certification in Compensation or comparable advanced Workday training is an edge, not required
GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship; applicants must not require GM immigration sponsorship now or in the future

Benefits

Comp & perks

Incentive pay program with payouts based on company performance, job level, and individual performance
Medical, dental, and vision benefits
Health Savings Account
Flexible Spending Accounts
Retirement savings plan
Sickness and accident benefits
Life insurance
Paid vacation and holidays
Tuition assistance programs
Employee assistance program
GM vehicle discounts
No relocation benefits; relocation costs are the selected candidate’s responsibility