Description We are looking for an experienced Senior Business Analyst - Workday Advanced Compensation to support a major compensation initiative for a global organization in Fridley, Minnesota. This Long-term Contract position will partner closely with compensation operations, program leadership, and cross-functional stakeholders to strengthen processes, improve documentation, and guide implementation activities tied to Workday Advanced Compensation. The ideal candidate brings strong business analysis expertise, hands-on knowledge of global compensation programs, and the ability to translate complex operational needs into clear plans, process flows, and practical recommendations. Responsibilities: - Partner with compensation operations leadership to provide guidance on effective practices and help drive implementation activities related to Workday Advanced Compensation. - Develop end-to-end process maps, operating documentation, work instructions, and risk assessments in collaboration with program managers and business stakeholders. - Evaluate current annual compensation planning approaches and recommend updates to align future-state workflows with Workday Advanced Compensation capabilities. - Support readiness for recurring compensation events, including merit, bonus, promotion, and related planning cycles, by coordinating tasks and identifying operational gaps. - Work with process owners to clarify business needs, refine procedures, and improve consistency across global compensation activities. - Participate in testing efforts by helping define scenarios, review outcomes, document issues, and support business validation activities. - Create materials and plans that support the move from legacy compensation processes into Workday Advanced Compensation from an operational perspective. - Track project actions, dependencies, and risks to help keep implementation work organized and progressing on schedule. Requirements - Significant experience working with Workday Advanced Compensation in large, complex global organizations. - Strong understanding of compensation programs such as merit increases, bonus planning, promotions, and related pay practices. - Proven background supporting Workday implementations, enhancements, or large-scale business process changes. - Experience assisting compensation operations teams during annual planning or rewards cycles in an enterprise environment. - Demonstrated ability to produce process maps, business documentation, work instructions, and risk assessments. - Solid project coordination and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work across multiple functions. - Strong analytical and communication abilities, including translating complex requirements into clear business recommendations. - Workday Advanced Compensation certification is preferred. Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking "Apply Now," you're agreeing to Robert Half's Terms of Use (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) and Privacy Notice (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/privacy) .
