About this role
Lead Workday configuration and optimization for Mercury's growing HR technology landscape. Drive compensation design, security architecture, and AI-driven process improvements across Core HCM and Advanced Compensation modules.
Must have
Bachelor's degree in HR, Information Systems, Business Administration, Finance, or related field
5+ years of Workday functional experience including configuration and support
3+ years supporting HCM and Advanced Compensation modules
Experience with organizational changes including acquisitions and global expansion
Experience in complex organizations with multiple business units and international populations
Expertise in Workday security, business processes, organizations, and staffing models
Experience building Workday reports, calculated fields, dashboards, and data validation reports
Experience configuring Workday compensation structure and annual review cycles
Technologies
Responsibilities
Design, configure, maintain, and optimize Workday Core HCM and Advanced Compensation modules
Evaluate and recommend optimal Workday compensation design aligned with organizational growth
Configure compensation grades, salary ranges, plans, eligibility rules, and merit cycles
Develop and maintain HR and Compensation Workday reports and dashboards
Configure and support Workday security for implementations, acquisitions, and reorganizations
Configure and maintain worker lifecycle events including hire, onboarding, and terminations
Document system configurations, procedures, testing, and recommendations
Partner with People team to evaluate and implement AI-driven solutions within Workday
Provide support for additional Workday modules as requested
Benefits
Recruitment process
Report to Head of People Operations
Serve as strategic partner to HR and Compensation business leaders
Total rewards package includes base salary, equity, and benefits
Salary ranges vary by location: NYC/LA/Seattle/SF Bay Area, other US, and Canada
Mercury is a fintech company, not an FDIC-insured bank
Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to diversity and belonging
Reasonable accommodations available for applicants with disabilities
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