Workday Compensation Functional Analyst
3 days ago• Westlake, TX
Pay range: USD $115,000.00 - $155,000.00 / Year
Your opportunity
At Schwab, you're empowered to make an impact on your career. Here, innovative thought meets creative problem solving, helping us "challenge the status quo" and transform the finance industry together.
As a Workday Compensation Functional Analyst, you'll play a pivotal Technical Product Owner role in transforming how we deliver value to our employees and business partners. You will be responsible for executing the vision, roadmap, and delivery of Workday capabilities and optimization efforts related to Advanced Compensation. You'll partner closely with HR leadership, Schwab Technology Services (STS), and business stakeholders to ensure our Workday solution supports talent strategies, enhances the employee experience, and scales with the organization's growth.
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Key Responsibilities:
- Contribute to a high-performing team of HR product managers, fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Execute the product strategy & roadmap for Workday's Advanced Compensation Module, including Pay Planning, Merit, Bonus, and Equity.
- Translate complex business needs into actionable deliverables, including technical specifications, epics, and user stories for agile development teams.
- Partner cross-functionally with Total Rewards and Schwab Technology Services (STS) to design and maintain seamless integrations with downstream systems, ensuring data integrity.
- Stay abreast of Workday releases and feature previews, proactively assessing impact and championing the adoption of relevant enhancements.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives by analyzing system performance, gathering user feedback, and optimizing process efficiency.
- Serve as the primary subject matter expert (SME) and escalation point for all Workday Compensation-related issues.
*Please Note: This is an in-office role, requiring on-site presence in one of the locations where the role is posted, a minimum of 4 days per week (Monday-Thursday), and offers the flexibility to work remotely on Fridays. This policy is subject to change at any time, at the Company's sole discretion.
What you have
To ensure that we have fulfilled our promise of 'challenging the status quo,' this role has specific qualifications that successful candidates should have.
Required Qualifications:
- 4 years of technical Workday expertise with deep compensation domain knowledge.
- Proven success as a Product Owner or HR Lead for technology solutions.
- Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, HR Technology, or related field (Master's preferred).
Preferred Qualifications:
- Workday Pro Certification in Compensation highly preferred.
- Proven success aligning product strategy with HR technology and business needs.
- Deep understanding of Compensation processes and experience delivering Workday-based solutions.
- Experience managing product roadmaps, prioritization frameworks, and agile delivery practices.
- Familiarity with Workday configuration and integration concepts (hands-on experience a plus).
- Ability to navigate complex organizational changes and influence stakeholders at all levels.
Skills & Competencies:
- Strategic thinker focused on delivering high-quality outcomes.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Passion for innovation, transformation and continuous improvement.
- Exceptional collaboration, influencing and interpersonal skills.
- Comfortable operating in an agile, fast-paced, and dynamic environment.
What's in it for you
At Schwab, you're empowered to shape your future. We champion your growth through meaningful work, continuous learning, and a culture of trust and collaboration-so you can build the skills to make a lasting impact. Our Hybrid Work and Flexibility approach balances our ongoing commitment to workplace flexibility, serving our clients, and our strong belief in the value of being together in person on a regular basis.
We offer a competitive benefits package that takes care of the whole you - both today and in the future:
- 401(k) with company match and Employee stock purchase plan
- Paid time for vacation, volunteering, and 28-day sabbatical after every 5 years of service for eligible positions
- Paid parental leave and family building benefits
- Tuition reimbursement
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
Client-provided location(s): Westlake, TX
Job ID: CharlesSchwab-2025-115740
Employment Type: OTHER
Posted: 2025-09-30T19:52:37
Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- FSA
- FSA With Employer Contribution
- HSA
- HSA With Employer Contribution
- Pet Insurance
- Mental Health Benefits
Parental Benefits
- Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
- Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
- Fertility Benefits
- Adoption Assistance Program
- Family Support Resources
- Adoption Leave
Work Flexibility
- Hybrid Work Opportunities
Office Life and Perks
- Commuter Benefits Program
- Snacks
- Company Outings
- On-Site Cafeteria
- Holiday Events
Vacation and Time Off
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Personal/Sick Days
- Sabbatical
- Leave of Absence
- Volunteer Time Off
Financial and Retirement
- 401(K) With Company Matching
- Stock Purchase Program
- Performance Bonus
- Financial Counseling
Professional Development
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Promote From Within
- Shadowing Opportunities
- Access to Online Courses
- Internship Program
- Work Visa Sponsorship
- Leadership Training Program
- Associate or Rotational Training Program
Diversity and Inclusion
- Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program