Compensation Consultant Cycle Management

Md Touhidul

Lead Workday Specialist

Phone: 240-***-**** *************@*****.***

Professional Summary

Lead Workday Advanced Compensation Consultant with 15+ years of experience specializing in end-to-end configuration, design, and implementation of Advanced Compensation modules including merit, bonus, and stock plan cycles across global enterprises.

Expertise in translating complex business compensation strategies into scalable Workday Advanced Compensation configurations using guideline matrices, eligibility rules, and award cycle management for structured merit and incentive programs.

Proven track record leading full lifecycle Workday HCM and Compensation implementations integrating Core HCM, Talent, Performance, and Absence modules to drive compliance, automation, and alignment with organizational goals.

Proficiency configuring Advanced Compensation business processes, calculated fields, and condition rules to enforce compliance, approval workflows, and dynamic routing based on compensation plans and supervisory hierarchies.

Experienced in designing and deploying compensation review templates, merit matrices, and cycle plans to support seamless year-end and bonus cycle execution in matrixed, multi-region environments.

Skilled in Workday Studio, Core Connectors, and EIB integrations to enable data flow between Advanced Compensation, Payroll, Benefits, and third-party financial systems ensuring accurate payout processing and audit readiness.

Expertise developing compensation dashboards, executive reports, and cycle status trackers that provide actionable insights into budget consumption, award distributions, and guideline adherence for HR and Finance leadership.

Adept at delivering stakeholder workshops, change management support, and role-based training materials to ensure smooth adoption of Advanced Compensation processes across HR, Compensation teams, and managers.

Experienced in testing, validation, and mock cycle execution, driving issue resolution and configuration adjustments to align system outputs with business expectations and compensation policies.

Strong knowledge of Workday security frameworks, implementing domain and segmented security roles to protect sensitive compensation data and maintain SOX and internal control compliance.

Proven ability to support post-deployment stabilization, including off-cycle award adjustments, configuration enhancements, and ongoing maintenance of compensation cycle integrity.

Skilled at partnering with Total Rewards, HRIS, Payroll, and Finance stakeholders to align compensation processes with corporate financial guidelines and regulatory requirements.

Experience managing complex compensation configurations within global organizations, ensuring compliance with multi-jurisdictional labor laws, company policies, and market-driven pay practices.

Proficient in Workday Absence Management and Time Tracking configuration to integrate leave accruals and time off with payroll and compensation eligibility.

Experienced in delivering compensation-focused Workday implementations and optimization projects in both consulting and client environments, ensuring scalability and long-term sustainability.

Experience with Adaptive Planning integration, aligning headcount planning and workforce forecasts with organizational financial models and annual budgeting cycles.

Expertise configuring Workday Compensation structures including compensation packages, grade profiles, pay ranges, and bonus plans for diverse workforce levels.

Proficiency in creating calculated fields, custom objects, and related business logic to enhance Workday reporting, eligibility management, and workflow execution.

Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams to harmonize HR, Payroll, and Benefits processes within unified Workday architecture across enterprise environments.

Expertise testing Workday releases, coordinating regression cycles, and managing stakeholder sign-offs to ensure smooth system upgrades with minimal production disruption.

Proficiency developing reusable EIB templates for job changes, organizational updates, and compensation transactions to accelerate mass data loads and HR transactions.

Experience conducting business requirement workshops, design sessions, and stakeholder presentations during Workday implementations and optimization projects.

Expertise integrating external learning, payroll, and performance systems using REST APIs and Workday Studio for seamless data flow and system synchronization.

Proficiency supporting Workday Recruiting workflows including job requisitions, offer letters, and candidate tracking tailored for high-volume or specialized talent pipelines.

Experience in security audits and risk mitigation strategies involving user access reviews, segregation of duties, and Workday system security enhancements.

Proficiency in Prism Analytics configuration, dataset modeling, and dashboard creation for advanced workforce insights and strategic HR decision-making.

Experience managing HRIS change requests, documentation, and governance processes across multi-tenant Workday environments for global business operations.

Expertise in Time Tracking configuration including time calculation rules, work schedules, and compliance enforcement for hourly and salaried workforces.

Proficiency in developing audit-friendly reports across Payroll, Absence, and Compensation modules to support compliance with labor, finance, and regulatory standards.

Work Experience

Country Financial – Bloomington, Illinois (Jan 2023 – Present)

Lead Workday Specialist

Led Workday Advanced Compensation design sessions, providing strategic guidance on cycle planning, guideline matrices, and eligibility configuration based on enterprise-level business requirements.

Led evaluation of design options and presented scalable solutions for Advanced Compensation aligned with fiscal policies, budget constraints, and leadership review cycles.

Led end-to-end configuration and implementation of Advanced Compensation modules, including annual merit and bonus cycles, using system-proven best practices and compliance standards.

Led cross-functional stakeholder workshops with Total Rewards, HRIS, and Compensation teams to align compensation strategy with system functionality and user experience.

Led security configuration for Advanced Compensation, defining segment-based security roles and access protocols to protect compensation data integrity and confidentiality.

Configured custom merit and bonus cycle plans, incorporating guidelines based on eligibility, performance ratings, and compensation band thresholds across various employee populations.

Architected scalable Workday configurations for merit matrices, award limits, and manager visibility settings tailored to Country Financial’s compensation framework.

Integrated Advanced Compensation with Core HCM and Performance Management to enable seamless data flow from performance ratings to final compensation outcomes.

Collaborated closely with business users to translate compensation processes into functional system configurations, including bonus targets, prorations, and rounding rules.

Implemented calculated fields, eligibility rules, and dynamic condition logic to support differentiated compensation treatments based on worker type and organizational level.

Validated end-to-end configuration in stage tenant environments during mock runs, ensuring testing outcomes aligned with compensation policy expectations.

Developed mock cycle testing scripts and participated in issue triage meetings to resolve configuration discrepancies and improve cycle readiness.

Partnered with Compensation and Total Rewards teams to finalize annual cycle documentation including test plans, configuration records, and compensation communication guides.

Created Workday dashboards and reports tracking cycle completion, award distribution, budget utilization, and guideline adherence by supervisory organization.

Created training materials and updated job aids aligned with the new Advanced Compensation configurations, workflows, and user navigation for cycle participants.

Facilitated stakeholder walk-throughs and role-based demos for HR Partners, Compensation Analysts, and business managers on cycle participation procedures.

Delivered change management support by ensuring process alignment, cycle timing, and user responsibilities were clearly communicated and documented.

Maintained cycle-related configuration logs and change tracking documentation to support audit readiness and compensation governance.

Supported post-cycle review sessions to evaluate lessons learned and enhancement opportunities for future merit/bonus cycles.

Designed custom business processes and approval routing structures within Advanced Compensation to meet review hierarchy and compliance checkpoints.

Participated in readiness workshops and go-live planning sessions to prepare compensation administrators for final cycle execution.

Enhanced system usability for managers through intuitive configuration of Workday Advanced Compensation grids, sort logic, and audit trail visibility.

Partnered with integration teams to ensure timely and accurate data flow between Advanced Compensation, Payroll, and downstream reporting systems.

Created and maintained Advanced Compensation calendar milestones within Workday to ensure stakeholder alignment on key deadlines and actions.

Implemented scalable templates for mass award uploads, corrections, and compensation adjustments using EIBs.

Ensured compliance with organizational policies through validation rules, budget caps, and award capping functionality during merit and bonus planning.

Developed compensation dashboards for leadership visibility into cycle progress, budget consumption, and outlier trends.

Managed configuration issues during UAT by performing root cause analysis and applying corrective changes with minimal downstream impact.

Built compensation summary and award confirmation reports with drill-down capability for manager validation and HR reporting.

Supported ongoing enhancement efforts by gathering business feedback and updating configurations between test and production tenants.

Oversaw cycle readiness activities including open test plans, user group communications, and integration timing with Payroll.

Provided expertise on trade-offs between manual and automated processes for unique bonus scenarios requiring off-cycle adjustments.

Partnered with HRIS and Compensation teams to simulate scenarios in sandbox tenant for guideline evaluation and proration calculations.

Delivered functional documentation capturing end-to-end process design, testing protocols, and system configuration records for compensation audit compliance.

Supported country-specific compensation configurations and ensured eligibility criteria met localized employment rules and benefits structures.

Conducted workshops with Compensation SMEs to align on incentive design, cycle sequencing, and merit timeline dependencies.

Facilitated end-user support and helpdesk enablement during live cycle execution through training guides and escalation triage procedures.

RGP – Dallas, Texas (Nov 2018 – Dec 2022)

Lead Workday Consultant

Led Advanced Compensation configuration efforts across multiple clients, driving scalable design decisions for merit and bonus cycles using Workday best practices and industry benchmarks.

Led strategic workshops to assess compensation planning needs and translate them into configurable system solutions including cycle calendars, guidelines, and eligibility profiles.

Led Workday configuration of Advanced Compensation plans with differentiated eligibility rules, budget pools, award matrix designs, and performance-based compensation targets.

Led client-facing design reviews to evaluate system trade-offs and presented recommendations balancing usability, compliance, and business policy adherence.

Led full lifecycle implementation of Workday Advanced Compensation from discovery to deployment, ensuring cycle plans aligned with business timelines and approval hierarchies.

Configured complex merit and bonus cycles including multiple plan types, award splits, rounding logic, and visibility restrictions for varied population groups.

Architected scalable configurations integrating compensation components with performance ratings, budget controls, and merit eligibility overrides.

Collaborated with HR and Total Rewards teams to convert compensation strategy into technical Workday configurations while meeting compliance requirements.

Implemented calculated fields and condition rules within Advanced Compensation business processes to trigger validations, alerts, and workflow transitions.

Validated award calculations during test cycles, including proration, award limits, and budget adherence to ensure accurate compensation cycle outputs.

Participated in mock merit and bonus cycle testing, conducting issue triage, defect logging, and resolution planning across stage and production tenants.

Created test cases and validation scripts for merit and bonus cycles based on real-world scenarios and historical compensation practices.

Developed award review dashboards, cycle tracking reports, and budget utilization summaries for HR and compensation leadership.

Designed and configured custom Workday reports for cycle analysis, outlier detection, and post-cycle audit documentation.

Partnered with clients to optimize compensation planning flows by integrating Advanced Compensation with Payroll and Performance modules.

Supported change management efforts by developing compensation-specific training guides, job aids, and process overviews tailored to end-user roles.

Delivered client-specific training sessions on compensation cycle navigation, award editing, and finalization steps for managers and HR staff.

Developed security configurations restricting access to compensation plans, budget pools, and manager award grids using domain and segmented security.

Created custom award grids with guideline highlights, audit visibility, and manager comments functionality to streamline cycle participation.

Collaborated with client HRIS teams to align job catalog, grade structures, and eligibility rules with compensation configuration.

Supported post-go-live adjustments including off-cycle awards, corrections, and retroactive merit actions using EIBs and custom reports.

Defined business process flows for award approval, HR validation, and final compensation sign-off aligned with company policies.

Delivered documentation for year-end cycle execution including configuration logs, security audits, and compensation cycle change tracking.

Coordinated integration timing between Advanced Compensation and Payroll to ensure accurate final payouts and award calculations.

Configured mass update templates and validation tools for annual merit and bonus data uploads using Workday EIBs.

Facilitated end-user feedback sessions and stakeholder retrospectives to enhance cycle usability and reduce administrative overhead.

Designed compliance checks within Workday for award budget overages, invalid eligibility, and missed performance ratings.

Supported Advanced Compensation cycle stabilization by managing post-deployment testing and data reconciliation.

Partnered with clients to define compensation cycle calendars, review gates, and release timelines across multi-phase deployment models.

Delivered test and production tenant configuration support for ongoing compensation cycle enhancements and issue resolution.

Advised clients on compensation planning strategy changes and their downstream impact on system configuration and award logic.

Integrated feedback from prior cycles to iteratively improve guideline accuracy, user experience, and system reliability.

Participated in Workday release analysis and regression testing for Advanced Compensation features and enhancements impacting existing configurations.

Colby College – Waterville, Maine (Jul 2016 – Oct 2018)

Sr. Workday Consultant

Configured Workday Core HCM elements including job profiles, supervisory organizations, staffing models, and position restrictions tailored to academic and administrative units.

Supported end-to-end implementation of Workday Benefits and Absence modules, aligning with institution-specific policies and academic calendar requirements.

Developed custom Workday reports using Workday Report Writer to track headcount, turnover, and time off balances across faculty and staff populations.

Collaborated with HR and Finance departments to align Workday Business Process configurations with institutional policies for hiring, job changes, and terminations.

Managed data conversion tasks for historical HR data using EIB templates, data mapping documents, and validation protocols to ensure high data integrity.

Configured condition rules and validations within business processes to enforce policy compliance and reduce manual corrections.

Participated in the design and setup of Workday Time Tracking and Absence Management for academic and non-academic employee populations.

Designed calculated fields to support dynamic eligibility rules for benefits plans and compensation-related conditions.

Assisted in Workday Compensation configuration including grade profiles, compensation packages, and merit increase guidelines.

Executed system testing, UAT support, and defect resolution activities across Core HCM, Time, and Benefits modules.

Developed security groups and supported domain security configuration to ensure appropriate access for HR, IT, and departmental users.

Created custom dashboards for HR leadership to track performance review completion, compliance training, and academic appointment metrics.

Integrated Workday with learning management and external payroll systems using Core Connectors and EIBs.

Collaborated with functional teams to align time tracking processes with union rules, shift differentials, and overtime policies.

Participated in Workday Recruiting configuration including job requisition templates, job posting workflows, and candidate data tracking.

Authored functional design documentation and test scripts supporting SIT, UAT, and end-user training across key HCM modules.

Delivered ongoing post-implementation support including troubleshooting, reporting enhancements, and configuration updates for Workday HCM and Benefits.

Partnered with IT and Institutional Research to align Workday Reporting outputs with compliance and accreditation requirements.

Supported organizational restructuring within Workday by managing supervisory organization changes and position updates.

Engaged in semi-annual Workday release reviews, testing new functionality, and advising stakeholders on potential adoption strategies.

Delivered process improvement recommendations based on Workday configuration analysis, user feedback, and higher education-specific use cases.

CVS – Woonsocket, Rhode Island (Sep 2013 – Jun 2016)

Workday Consultant

Configured Core HCM structures including supervisory organizations, job profiles, and position hierarchies to align with workforce segmentation and business unit structure.

Supported implementation of Workday Absence Management, configuring accrual policies, eligibility rules, and time off plans in accordance with leave policies.

Participated in setup and maintenance of Workday Compensation elements such as grade profiles, compensation plans, and pay ranges.

Executed EIB-based mass data loads for job changes, supervisory organization assignments, and position updates during deployment and support phases.

Created and maintained custom reports and Worklets using Workday Report Writer to support payroll audits and HR operations.

Partnered with HR and IT teams to test business processes for hiring, termination, and job changes ensuring accurate routing and role assignments.

Assisted with integration testing for inbound and outbound EIBs connecting Workday with payroll, benefits, and identity management systems.

Conducted UAT and regression testing for Workday releases, documenting results and raising configuration issues to the functional lead.

Configured business process steps with alerts, validations, and condition rules to enforce consistency and approval compliance.

Provided day-to-day production support for HR teams, resolving tickets related to employee data issues, business process errors, and security access problems.

Supported functional security role assignments and domain access to ensure segregation of duties and SOX compliance.

Participated in data conversion activities for employee records and compensation history using Workday-delivered templates and mapping documents.

Assisted in performance calibration data setup within Workday Talent Management, supporting performance review cycle execution.

Coordinated with Payroll and Benefits teams to validate cross-module data flows and flag discrepancies during parallel testing.

Documented Workday configurations, test cases, and end-user training guides to support long-term HRIS knowledge retention and audit readiness.

GEICO – Maryland, USA (Jun 2010– Aug 2013)

Workday Consultant

Supported Workday Core HCM by maintaining employee records, processing job changes, and updating supervisory organizations based on business restructuring needs.

Performed data entry and validation activities to ensure accurate mass data uploads using Workday EIB templates for new hires, terminations, and compensation changes.

Assisted with configuration and testing of business processes for hiring, termination, and position management workflows.

Created and modified basic Workday custom reports to support HR operations, compliance audits, and workforce analytics.

Participated in parallel testing and validation efforts between Workday and legacy HR systems during initial deployment and go-live stabilization.

Supported user acceptance testing efforts by executing test cases, tracking defects, and logging configuration issues for resolution.

Responded to day-to-day HRIS support tickets related to data corrections, approval errors, and business process delays.

Conducted basic troubleshooting of EIB integration errors and worked with technical teams to resolve mapping or format inconsistencies.

Monitored system notifications and alerts to identify incomplete transactions and assist users with process completion.

Coordinated with payroll and benefits teams to verify employee data integrity during open enrollment, merit cycles, and job updates.

Collaborated with HR and Payroll teams to validate absence reporting accuracy, streamline leave approvals, and ensure compliance with FMLA and other local labor laws.

Provided administrative support for Workday security assignments, reviewing role assignments and proposing updates based on job functions.

Participated in Workday release testing cycles by executing standard test scripts and validating field behavior, access, and routing logic.

Documented standard operating procedures, data dictionaries, and user job aids to support Workday adoption and training initiatives.

Supported Workday HCM configuration maintenance efforts by researching tenant behavior, testing minor changes, and documenting configuration updates.

Education

Bachelors in Computer Science from International Islamic university of Chittagong, Bangladesh

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