Job Description

Agilysis is looking for a seasoned Workday Compensation & Benefits Lead/Architect to for solution design and delivery across Compensation and Benefits engagements. This is a senior role for someone who can operate independently across the full delivery lifecycle, guide clients through complex configuration decisions, and bring structure and quality to the teams they work with.

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Roles & Responsibilities

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- Own the functional solution across Workday Compensation and Benefits engagements, taking accountability for design decisions from discovery through go-live.
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- Lead client workshops and requirements sessions, helping HR, Finance, and Total Rewards stakeholders work through compensation structures, benefit plan design, eligibility rules, and enrollment frameworks.
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- Translate nuanced and often complex client requirements into well-structured Workday solutions, clearly communicating design choices, risks, and alternatives to both technical and non-technical audiences.
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- Serve as the primary escalation point for functional issues on Compensation and Benefits engagements, driving resolution across client, delivery, and technical teams.
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- Build long-term relationships with client stakeholders, acting as a trusted advisor on both immediate delivery needs and broader Workday strategy.
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- Define the solution architecture across Workday Compensation and Benefits, ensuring design consistency, scalability, and adherence to Workday best practices.
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- Lead configuration across Compensation and Benefits modules.
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- Design and govern Business Process Frameworks (BPF) across both domains, ensuring routing, approval logic, and security policies are properly structured and maintainable.
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- Lead or provide senior oversight on end-to-end Compensation and Benefits implementations, setting delivery standards and ensuring quality across configuration, testing, and documentation.
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- Oversee hypercare support following go-live, ensuring benefit enrollments, compensation plans, and associated payroll deductions are functioning accurately in production.
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- Proactively surface optimization opportunities within client environments, including configuration improvements, process simplification, and underutilized feature adoption.
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Qualifications & Experience

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- 8+ years of Workday functional experience, with at least 4 years of focused, hands-on expertise across Workday Compensation and Benefits.
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- Demonstrated ability to lead solution design and make independent functional decisions across both modules without senior oversight.
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- Deep understanding of Workday Benefits, Compensation and Advanced Compensation architecture, business process design, and security framework as it relates to Compensation and Benefits.
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- Proven experience leading client workshops, design reviews, and stakeholder conversations at both HR operational and leadership levels.
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- Experience mentoring team members on configuration practices, testing standards, and delivery documentation.
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- Proficiency in EIB-based data loading, custom reporting, and calculated fields within the Compensation and Benefits domain.
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- Understanding of the Benefits-Payroll integration, including deduction codes, benefit plan mappings, and period-end reconciliation.
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- Workday Compensation, Advanced Compensation and/or Perks certification preferred.
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- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce clear and concise design documentation, release notes, and client-facing materials.
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Location : Pune, India (Preferred)

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Here's what you'll enjoy by joining Agilysis:

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- Competitive compensation
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- Hands-on training and personalized mentorship
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- A U.S.-based organization with a global footprint
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- Opportunities to earn Workday certifications
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- Exposure to international projects
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- Comprehensive health coverage and benefits
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📌 Workday Compensation & Benefits Lead (Pune)
🏢 Agilysis
📍 Pune