At Keywords, we are using our passion for storytelling, games, technology and media to create a global services platform for the Video Games and the Media & Entertainment industries.
We enable leading content creators and publishers to leverage our expertise and capacity across the lifecycle of interactive content. In so doing, we empower our clients to remain lean and agile, and to focus on creating the most engaging experiences. We stand shoulder to shoulder with our clients working as their external partner, providing access to our teams of experts where and when needed.
Keywords is trusted and relied upon by many of the world’s leading companies to work alongside them during concept, development and live operations by leveraging the breadth and depth of our industry leading service lines every step of the way. www.keywordsstudios.com
People at Keywords are passionate, talented, committed and resourceful. Human talent is our most valuable resource and as a business, we thrive on diversity, celebrate uniqueness and work as teams whether we are physically together in one of our 75+ studios around the world or working together virtually.
Keywords now has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Workday Compensation & Benefits People Technology Partner to be a part of our People & Culture team.
- Support the Workday Compensation capability area. May also be required to support HCM Core, Staffing/Onboarding and Security
- Partner with the Reward Team in design and deployment of complex global annual merit, bonus and stock grant cycles in Workday.
- Analysis, solutions design and development, product delivery and post-production migration support of functional modifications and enhancements to Workday HR systems/tools.
- Serve as Workday SME; actively participate in Workday Releases and staying ahead of new features/functionality being introduced by Workday.
- Manage annual compensation administration to include merit and incentive processes. Ensure system and data interfaces are current and optimized.
- Be part of the team responsible for the business configuration and maintenance of the Workday HR Systems supporting internal employees as well as other downstream systems and processes.
- Knowledge of HR processes including touch points in HCM, payroll and security
- Viewed as a trusted advisor and credible business process and technical expert to the business teams.
- Translate business and technical requirements into a project and architectural blueprint that achieves desired business objectives - this includes identifying solutions for Workday product gaps. Assist in crafting and presenting a solution to influence key decision makers
- Global Coverage including America, EMEA and APJC regions
- Partner with HRBPs and senior leaders to identify opportunities to better leverage Workday; create project plans and implement improvements/deploy new features based on those findings
- Regularly maintain awareness of new updates to the system and effectively communicate appropriate information to impacted stakeholders
- Implement process improvements and new features on a rolling basis
- Create and maintain dashboards; deploy dashboards to business leaders
- Periodically audit system data for accuracy
- Serve as a main support contact for user questions and proactively take ownership of identified Compensation issues – either independently researching and resolving the issue or escalating the issue, as appropriate
Requirements
- Experience leading Core and Advanced Compensation cycles in Workday
- 3+ years of experience as a hands-on Workday SME, configuring and maintaining modules related to HCM, Core and Advanced Compensation etc.
- Excellent customer service and communication skills to work with internal executive leadership and clients directly to resolve issues
- Strong Communication skills that can translate business needs into system configuration
Benefits
- Benefits package including Medical, Dental and Vision
- Vacation and sick leave - Keywords offers vacation accrued at 15 days per calendar year, 2 floaters and sick leave accrued at 56 hours per year (unless otherwise required by local laws), based on a 40 hour work week
- Life & Disability coverage
- Paid Basic and AD&D insurance
- Voluntary Legal, Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity coverage
- Voluntary FSA
- 401(k) retirement plan
Keywords Studios is dedicated to following a well-established Equal Opportunities Policy. We endeavor to create a workplace, which provides for equal opportunities for all employees and potential employees.
Note to Recruitment Agencies
Please be advised that Keywords Studios does not consider unsolicited resumes, or any form of contact initiated by unauthorized third parties, including recruitment or placement agencies, unless a pre-existing, valid agreement is in place. Any fees incurred by unauthorized third parties will not be compensated by Keywords Studios.
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Role Information: EN
Studio: Keywords Studios
Location: Americas, United States
Area of Work: People & Culture
Service: Support Services
Employment Type: Permanent
Working Pattern: Full Time, Remote
