Senior Workday Business Systems Analyst, Compensation

HubSpot is an AI-powered customer platform company. The company is seeking a Senior Workday Business Systems Analyst to own the Workday Compensation module, including configuration, testing, administration, and company-wide compensation cycles, while supporting related HCM, Payroll, and Benefits initiatives.

Responsibilities:

• Own the full lifecycle of annual and off-cycle compensation cycles in Workday, from planning and configuration through execution, auditing, and close
• Serve as the subject-matter expert for Workday Compensation, including salary plans, grade profiles, merit and bonus plans, and advanced compensation features
• Partner closely with Total Rewards, HR Business Partners, Finance, and Payroll to translate compensation strategy into scalable Workday configuration
• Lead requirements gathering, design, build, test, and deployment of compensation-related enhancements, releases, and new functionality
• Build and maintain robust test plans and regression suites; ensure data integrity across all compensation processes
• Troubleshoot and resolve compensation system issues, acting as an escalation point for the broader People Systems and HR Operations teams
• Proactively identify opportunities to simplify, automate, and improve compensation workflows and reporting
• Produce clear documentation — process flows, configuration guides, and training materials — for HR and business stakeholders
• Stay current on Workday roadmap updates and evaluate new features for the compensation domain
• Partner across Workday modules — including HCM, Payroll, and Benefits — to support broader People Systems project demands, backlog priorities, and team capacity needs during lower-volume periods in the compensation calendar

Requirements:

• 5+ years of hands-on Workday HCM experience, with at least 3+ years focused specifically on Workday Compensation configuration and administration
• Proven track record leading end-to-end compensation cycles (merit, bonus, equity) at a large, fast-paced company — you've done this before and can do it again with minimal guidance
• Deep expertise in Workday Compensation concepts: salary plans, grade profiles, compensation eligibility rules, compensation review cycles, and worksheets
• Strong understanding of compensation principles and HR data — you speak both 'comp' and 'systems' fluently
• Experience translating ambiguous business requirements into clear, scalable technical configurations
• Excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills; comfortable diving into EIBs, calculated fields, and Workday reporting
• Strong communication skills — able to present complex system concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver in a high-growth, fast-changing environment
• Working knowledge of adjacent Workday modules (HCM, Payroll, or Benefits) and a willingness to actively contribute across module areas as project and team needs evolve
• Experience with Workday Advanced Compensation (long-term incentive plans, stock plan administration)
• Experience supporting global compensation programs across multiple countries and currencies