Core HR / Compensation Functional Lead – Workday Implementation

The Squires Group

Portland, OR

JOB DETAILS
LOCATION
Portland, OR
POSTED
11 days ago

The Squires Group is seeking a Core HR / Compensation Functional Lead for a large-scale transformational HCM and Compensation modernization effort for a government organization. This role offers the chance to shape how HR and compensation processes are built from the ground up—while contributing to a program that prioritizes stability, scalability, and employee experience.

 

The work is primarily remote, with 30%-50% travel to the Pacific Northwest. Per our client contract, candidates must be US Citizens or Green Card Holders.

Responsibilities

  • Lead Core HCM and Compensation workstreams within a Workday implementation
  • Facilitate design workshops and guide best?practice decisions
  • Configure Workday Core HR and Compensation modules
  • Collaborate closely with Payroll, Finance, and Integrations teams
  • Support testing cycles, deployment activities, and go-live execution

Qualifications

  • Hands-on Workday Core HCM and Compensation implementation experience
  • Strong functional leadership and stakeholder communication skills
  • Experience leading design sessions and translating business needs into Workday solutions
  • Willingness to travel up to 30–50%
  • Per our client contract, candidates must be US Citizens or Green Card Holders

About the Company

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The Squires Group