Workday Advanced Compensation Specialist

The Workday Compensation Expert forms part of the Application Development track in the IT function. We ask that you have analysis, integration development, and configuration of the Workday platform. This is a remote, part time role (20 hours) and you will report to the IT Manager HR IS/IT.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a subject‑matter expert in Workday HCM, Core Compensation, and Advanced Compensation, Workday Recruiting.
• Review and advise on annual compensation processes, including configuration, execution, and support
• Assess existing Workday configuration and identify gaps, risks, and improvement opportunities
• Provide guidance on best‑practice configuration for compensation plans, eligibility, and related business processes
• Design and recommend solutions aligned with global compensation requirements and Workday roadmap
• Create and review Workday reports and calculated fields related to compensation
• Advise on and review Workday business processes, notifications, and controls
• Support root‑cause analysis of compensation‑related issues and recommend corrective actions
• Partner with HRIT and Total Rewards to:
  • Document requirements
  • Review solution designs
  • Validate configuration approaches
• Support unit testing, integration testing, and UAT from an advisory and quality‑assurance perspective
• Collaborate effectively with internal HRIT, Total Rewards, and external partners

Qualifications

• Deep, hands‑on expertise with Workday Advanced Compensation
• Strong working knowledge of Workday Core Compensation and HCM
• Proven experience supporting or advising on annual compensation cycles
• Ability to translate business requirements into practical Workday configuration guidance
• Experience reviewing or advising on:
  • Reports
  • Calculated fields
  • Business process configuration
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and documentation skills
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex Workday concepts clearly
• Collaborative, consultative working style
• Exposure to Workday integrations impacting compensation processes
• Experience working in global or multi‑country compensation environments
• Prior advisory or consulting experience supporting HRIT / Total Rewards teams
• Should be available during US EST time zone to directly work with Total Rewards SMEs.

About us: 

PPG: WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLD® 

Through leadership in innovation, sustainability and color, PPG helps customers in industrial, transportation, consumer products, and construction markets and aftermarkets to enhance more surfaces in more ways than does any other company. To learn more, visit www.ppg.com and follow @PPG on X. 

The PPG Way 2030  

We are customer champions 

Proactive. Bold. Trustworthy. Everything we do starts with our customers. We listen, move fast and don’t stop until we solve their biggest challenges. When our customers win, we all grow. 

We act with purpose and speed 

Agile. Data-driven. Empowered. We take smart risks to stay ahead of the competition. We work proactively with agility, using quality data to develop solutions that create value.  

We are excellent operators 

Productive. Collaborative. Accountable. No matter our role, we identify problems, take ownership and always bring solutions. We are both proactive and responsive to drive continuous improvement and deliver results. We support our frontline, the faces of PPG to our customers.   

We compete to win 

Future-focused. Driven. Ambitious. We are passionate about growing our business and winning with our customers. We deliver results, embrace new technologies and leverage agility and speed as strengths. 

We are PPG proud 

Strong. United. Passionate. We work safely, act with integrity and value our diverse perspectives. We celebrate achievements and take pride in the positive impact we create together to protect and beautify the world. 

At PPG we use AI in the hiring process to make the process more efficient. AI tools do not make hiring decisions. You can learn more by going to  https://careers.ppg.com/us/en/candidate-resources.  

PPG provides equal opportunity to all candidates and employees. We offer an opportunity to grow and develop your career in an environment that provides a fulfilling workplace for employees, creates an environment for continuous learning, and embraces the ideas and diversity of others. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability status, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.  

If you need an adjustment due to a disability, please email recruiting@ppg.com. 

PPG pay ranges and benefits can vary by location which allows us to compensate employees competitively in different geographic markets. PPG considers several factors in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, qualifications and education, licensure and certifications, and other organizational needs. Other incentives may apply.  
Our employee benefits programs are designed to support the health and well-being of our employees. Any insurance coverages and benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.  Benefits will be discussed with you by your recruiter during the hiring process. 

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