CrowdStrike is hiring a Sr. Workday Analyst, Talent & Compensation to be a senior professional driving critical talent and compensation initiatives alongside complex operational projects. In this remote role, you’ll design and own Workday Calibration and Succession processes, partner with the global Compensation team, and serve as a technical expert for high-complexity operations including M&A projects and global expansion.
What You'll Do
- Collaborate cross-functionally with HR Technology, Talent, Compensation, and HRBP teams to translate complex business needs into scalable Workday solutions, managing projects end-to-end.
- Design and configure global Calibration processes in Workday, building biannual talent review cycles from the ground up.
- Lead the Workday functional workstream for Succession Planning Extend application, translating business requirements into technical specifications.
- Own merit and compensation data conversion, loading high-volume transaction data from external compensation tool (Pave) into Workday using advanced EIBs and data validation.
- Serve as technical lead for M&A integrations, managing Workday data conversion, configuration, and setup to onboard acquired companies.
- Drive foundational Workday Compensation projects including job architecture restructures, allowance plan configuration, and optimization.
- Build new country configurations to support global expansion, including localization, compliance setup, and coordination with HR and payroll.
- Act as an escalation point for high-complexity technical issues, troubleshooting business processes, calculated fields, security, and integrations.
- Mentor junior team members, providing technical guidance and fostering knowledge sharing.
- Own biannual Workday release management for Compensation and Talent, including feature evaluation, testing, and implementation.
What We're Looking For
- 8+ years of hands-on Workday experience with deep functional and configuration expertise.
- 3+ years working with Workday Talent and Core Compensation modules.
- Advanced configuration skills across HCM, Security, Core Compensation, and Talent & Performance, including complex business processes, calculated fields, security architecture, and custom reporting.
- Expert-level EIB and Excel proficiency with high-volume HCM and Compensation data conversions, including rigorous data validation.
- Strong project management capabilities to drive mid-sized Workday projects end-to-end independently.
- Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, including the ability to partner with senior HR leaders.
- Proven ability to thrive in ambiguous situations with competing priorities, delivering results on multiple complex projects simultaneously with minimal supervision.
- Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities, with a track record of translating unclear business needs into scalable Workday solutions.
- Passion for operational excellence with experience optimizing processes and creating documentation.
- Self-directed and proactive work style, anticipating stakeholder needs and taking ownership from concept through execution.
- Bachelor's degree in HR, Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
Nice to Have
- Workday Pro certifications (HCM, Core Compensation, Talent & Performance).
- Experience with M&A integrations and/or global expansion in Workday, including data migration and multi-country configuration.
- Experience working on Workday Extend projects as a functional lead or business analyst.
- Familiarity with DocuSign integration and advanced document configuration.
- Experience in high-growth, fast-paced technology companies.
Technical Stack
- Workday HCM
- Workday Core Compensation
- Workday Talent & Performance
- Workday Extend
- EIB
- Excel
- Pave (compensation tool)
- DocuSign
Team & Environment
You will be part of the HR Information Technology team, collaborating closely with HR Technology, Talent, Compensation, and HRBP teams.
Benefits & Compensation
- Market leader in compensation and equity awards
- Comprehensive physical and mental wellness programs
- Competitive vacation and holidays
- Paid parental and adoption leaves
- Professional development opportunities for all employees
- Employee Networks, geographic neighborhood groups, and volunteer opportunities
- Vibrant office culture with world-class amenities
- Compensation: $125,000 - $180,000 per year + equity grants
Work Mode
This is a fully remote position.
CrowdStrike is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a culture of belonging. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or family status, veteran status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, status with regard to public assistance, or any other characteristic protected by law.
