REMOTE IT Analyst - Workday Advanced Compensation

Post Date

Jun 04, 2025

Location

Lincolnshire,
Illinois

ZIP/Postal Code

60069
US
Aug 08, 2025 Insight Global

Job Type

Perm

Category

System Administrator

Req #

DEN-786607

Pay Rate

$130k - $165k (estimate)

Job Description

A large retail company is looking for an IT Lead Analyst to manage and optimize Workday Advanced Compensation processes. You will handle daily operations, including system configurations, business process workflows, security, and integrations with HR systems. Responsibilities include collaborating with HR, Compensation, and IT teams to ensure system functionality, performing data audits, generating reports and dashboards, and driving system enhancements. The role can be remote with quarterly travel to Lincolnshire, IL, or hybrid onsite in Lincolnshire for Chicago-area candidates.

rate: $130-165k, no bonus

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Required Skills & Experience

Bachelors degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field
Proven experience leading or managing Workday Core and Advanced Compensation workstreams
Strong technical knowledge of Workday Compensation (configuration, integrations, reporting, security)
In-depth understanding of compensation processes and best practices
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
Ability to manage multiple Priorities and meet deadlines

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

Experience with Workday HCM integrations or other HR systems
Familiarity with data loads (EIBs) and Sandbox environments
Knowledge of Workday reporting tools for advanced analytics
Experience driving automation initiatives
Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.