The Workday Functional Lead (Compensation)

Language Fluency: English (Required)

Work Shift:

1st shift (United States of America)

Job Grade:

111

Please review the following job description:

The Workday Functional Lead (Compensation) Software Engineer III responsible for designing configuring, implementing, and maintaining Workday modules to meet Human Capital Systems business needs. This role partners with HR, IT, and other stakeholders to translate business requirements into functional Workday solutions, ensuring quality, compliance, efficiency, and scalability.

This is a full-time, onsite position (5 days per week) based in Atlanta, GA; Charlotte, NC; Raleigh, NC; Richmond, VA; Dallas, TX or Greensboro, NC.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Following is a summary of the essential functions for this job.  Other duties may be performed, both major and minor, which are not mentioned below.  Specific activities may change from time to time. 

• Serve as the primary point of contact for Workday configuration for specific Workday modules.  (Compensation and Performance)

• Design, configure, test, and deploy Workday configuration changes. 

• Maintain accurate documentation of system configurations and processes.

• Partner with HR and business teams to gather requirements and design solutions.

• Identify and drive quality and efficiency improvement opportunities.

• Troubleshoot and resolve Workday configuration-related issues.

• Ensure that all changes comply with technology policies and requirements.

• Identify, escalate, and remediate risks and comply will risk management standards.

• Manage and implement Workday configuration changes, ensuring compliance with established policies and governance frameworks.

• Partner with business and technology teams to evaluate project requirements and determine appropriate Workday modifications.

• Support ongoing operations by troubleshooting and resolving issues in a timely manner.

• Collaborate with Workday functional and technical teams to ensure seamless integration of changes across modules and functions.

• Participate in audits, control reviews, and risk assessments related to assigned functional area.

• Provide guidance and best practices to business partners.

Required Qualifications: The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Bachelor’s Degree and three to five years of experience or equivalent education and software engineering training or experience

• In-depth knowledge in information systems and ability to identify, apply, and implement best practices

• Understanding of key business processes and competitive strategies related to the IT function

• Ability to plan and manage projects and solve complex problems by applying best practices

• Ability to provide direction and mentor less experienced teammates. Ability to interpret and convey complex, difficult, or sensitive information.

• Strong attention to detail.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

• Effective time management and prioritization.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Broader understanding of Workday functional areas (e.g., HCM, Payroll, Finance) to better align security with business needs.

• Prior experience in a regulated or financial services environment.

• Demonstrated ability to identify process improvements and implement best practices in security management

• 5 years of hands-on Workday experience.

• Strong understanding of Workday business processes for assigned functional area.

• Familiarity with compliance and audit processes, preferably within a financial institution.

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail.

• Ability to work effectively with multiple business units and technical teams.

General Description of Available Benefits for Eligible Employees of Truist Financial Corporation: All regular teammates (not temporary or contingent workers) working 20 hours or more per week are eligible for benefits, though eligibility for specific benefits may be determined by the division of Truist offering the position. Truist offers medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, accidental death and dismemberment, tax-preferred savings accounts, and a 401k plan to teammates. Teammates also receive no less than 10 days of vacation (prorated based on date of hire and by full-time or part-time status) during their first year of employment, along with 10 sick days (also prorated), and paid holidays. For more details on Truist’s generous benefit plans, please visit our Benefits site. Depending on the position and division, this job may also be eligible for Truist’s defined benefit pension plan, restricted stock units, and/or a deferred compensation plan. As you advance through the hiring process, you will also learn more about the specific benefits available for any non-temporary position for which you apply, based on full-time or part-time status, position, and division of work.