HRIS Program Manager, Advanced Compensation

As an HRIS Program Manager with a focus on Advanced Compensation at Figma, your core responsibilities will include collaborating with stakeholders to translate business requirements into scalable features within Workday. You'll work on designing, configuring, and launching compensation plans and managing bi-annual merit cycles, all while ensuring a strong focus on sustainable and efficient processes.

To be considered for the HRIS Program Manager position at Figma, you should have at least 5 years of experience in configuring Workday, particularly Advanced Compensation. A demonstrated understanding of complex compensation configurations, global process scaling, and advanced reporting are crucial for success in this role.

Figma prides itself on fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment for HRIS Program Managers. With our strong belief in the value of diversity, we promote professional growth and provide resources for learning and development, ensuring you will have the tools necessary to thrive and succeed in your role.

For the HRIS Program Manager position in Advanced Compensation at Figma, the expected annual base salary range when based in our San Francisco or New York hubs is between $122,000 and $260,000 USD. Factors influencing the actual compensation include prior experience, skills, and market demand.

Yes! The HRIS Program Manager role for Advanced Compensation at Figma offers flexibility, allowing you to work remotely from anywhere in the United States or from one of our U.S. hub offices, catering to a diverse workforce.

When answering this question, highlight specific projects where you've designed or configured advanced compensation plans. Explain your role in developing merit matrices and performance multipliers, and showcase your understanding of how these processes impact employee satisfaction and engagement.

Discuss your approach to gathering information from stakeholders to understand their needs fully. Emphasize the importance of collaboration, documentation, and aligning requests with best practices in Workday to ensure that all changes enhance business functionality and user experience.

When addressing this question, focus on your experience with developing and standardizing processes that can be easily adapted across various regions. Mention specific tools or frameworks you’ve implemented to address diverse compensation structures while ensuring compliance with local regulations.

Prepare to discuss a specific issue, detailing the complexity of the reporting challenge, the steps you took to analyze the data, and the solution you implemented. This showcases your analytical skills and your ability to provide actionable insights through effective reporting.

To answer this question, share how you engage in continuous learning, such as participating in forums, attending webinars, and following industry standards. Highlight any professional networks you’re a part of that focus on HRIS and Workday advancements.

Provide examples of how you’ve coached colleagues or teams in understanding complex configurations, sharing resources or best practices. Emphasize the importance of mentoring in creating a knowledgeable team and how it contributes to overall process improvement.

Discuss current trends such as pay transparency, equity assessments, or the use of analytics in compensation strategy. Explain how these trends impact organizational effectiveness, and relate them to how you would integrate these insights into your work at Figma.

Focus on your time management skills and tools you use to prioritize tasks effectively. Illustrate your ability to remain calm under pressure and discuss how you communicate with stakeholders to manage expectations while ensuring quality results.

Reflect on Figma's mission to make design accessible and how it resonates with your own career goals. Share your enthusiasm about working in a collaborative environment where your ideas can directly impact employee experiences and enhancements in advanced compensation.

Highlight your alignment with Figma's values, such as collaboration, growth, and inclusivity. Share personal experiences where your contributions positively impacted a team or organization’s culture, demonstrating that you embody the spirit of Figma.