Senior Workday Analyst, Compensation & Benefits

About the role

As a key member of the People Technology & Operations team, you will be instrumental in the continued expansion and deployment of Workday functionality. You will partner with Samsara's key stakeholders to implement streamlined operations processes and optimal technology solutions for our People Team programs. You are comfortable acting as an internal consultant to global HR and business stakeholders and can showcase your experience in HR and Workday to develop lasting solutions that solve complex business challenges. Lastly, you are highly driven and bring demonstrated experience succeeding in high-growth, fast-paced organizations.

This role is open to candidates residing in the US.

You should apply if

• You want to impact the industries that run our world: Your efforts will result in real-world impact—helping to keep the lights on, get food into grocery stores, reduce emissions, and most importantly, ensure workers return home safely.
• You are the architect of your own career: If you put in the work, this role won’t be your last at Samsara. We set up our employees for success and have built a culture that encourages rapid career development, and countless opportunities to experiment and master your craft in a hyper-growth environment.
• You’re energized by our opportunity: The vision we have to digitize large sectors of the global economy requires your full focus and best efforts to bring forth creative, ambitious ideas for our customers.
• You want to be with the best: At Samsara, we win together, celebrate together and support each other. You will be surrounded by a high-caliber team that will encourage you to do your best.

In this role, you will

• Own and continuously enhance the Workday Benefits and Compensation module, ensuring scalable and efficient configuration
• Design, build, test, and deploy Open Enrollment configurations end-to-end
• Build, modify, and optimize custom Workday reports
• Partner cross-functionally with Benefits, HR, Payroll, Finance, and other stakeholders to translate business requirements into Workday solutions
• Scope and prioritize Workday releases
• Partner with developers and vendors to enhance Workday integrations, troubleshoot issues, and improve benefits data flows
• Review proposed system changes to identify opportunities for process improvement and standardization
• Triage and configure Workday enhancements or fixes for HCM, Compensation, Payroll, and reporting
• Partner with People Operations teams to gather, document, and validate business requirements for programs executed through Workday
• Champion, role model, and embed Samsara’s cultural principles (Focus on Customer Success, Build for the Long Term, Adopt a Growth Mindset, Be Inclusive, Win as a Team) as we scale globally and across new offices

Minimum requirements for the role

• 5+ years of professional experience working for fast-growing, global companies
• 4+ years experience in Workday Benefits configuration
• 2+ years experience configuring core HCM required
• Experience in Workday business process configuration, security, and organization configuration
• Experience in Workday HCM, Benefits, and Core HCM modules in U.S. and International locations
• Experience writing and completing test scenarios for system implementations and enhancements
• Experience leading and configuring Compensation grids for the annual review process
• Strong understanding of Benefits best practices, HR processes, and compliance. Experience documenting and analyzing requirements.
• Familiar with Agile methodologies and prioritization
• Ability to prioritize workload and deliver enhancements or fixes on time without supervision. Provide accurate timelines, follow-up, and required documentation for change management

An ideal candidate also has

• Experience with Workday Benefits, Payroll, Absence, and Time Tracking
• Knowledge of employment compliance and legal best practices
• Experience working with Jira, Zendesk, and other business applications integrating to Workday

The range of annual base salary for full-time employees for this position is below. Please note that base pay offered may vary depending on factors including your city of residence, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. This role is also eligible for an initial RSU grant with no vesting cliff, and ongoing refresh opportunities tied to performance, subject to plan terms and conditions. Learn more about our total rewards and benefits below.

Annual Base Salary$96,092.50—$161,500 USD

Total Rewards

At Samsara, we build for the people who keep the global economy moving. We want owners, not passengers, which is why our rewards are designed to fuel high-impact builders. Our compensation program delivers above-market total compensation through a combination of base salary, performance-based bonus/variable pay, and equity (for eligible roles) in a high-growth public company. We meaningfully differentiate pay for our top performers, who have the opportunity to earn above-market compensation that can outpace the broader market over time.

Beyond compensation, we provide the foundations that enable long-term success: a flexible, employee-led remote model, a professional development stipend, comprehensive health and parental leave plans, and more. If you’re ready to build for the long term and own the outcome, your journey starts here.

Flexible Working

At Samsara, we embrace a flexible working model that caters to the diverse needs of our teams. Our offices are open for those who prefer to work in-person and we also support remote work where it aligns with our operational requirements. For certain positions, being close to one of our offices or within a specific geographic area is important to facilitate collaboration, access to resources, or alignment with our service regions. In these cases, the job description will clearly indicate any working location requirements. Our goal is to ensure that all members of our team can contribute effectively, whether they are working on-site, in a hybrid model, or fully remotely. All offers of employment are contingent upon an individual’s ability to secure and maintain the legal right to work at the company and in the specified work location, if applicable.

Belonging at Samsara

At Samsara, we welcome everyone regardless of their background. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, and other characteristics protected by law. We depend on the unique approaches of our team members to help us solve complex problems and want to ensure that Samsara is a place where people from all backgrounds can make an impact.

Accommodations

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