Principal Global HRIS Analyst

Since 1989, SBA Communications has been a pillar of the wireless industry. Today, as a publicly traded global leader and S&P 500 company, our network of over 46,000 communication sites spans 10+ countries, forming the critical infrastructure that connects millions. We are the force behind the scenes —the essential infrastructure that keeps our world connected.

We are looking for innovators to join the dynamic team that makes it all possible. In an industry that moves fast, we rely on our agility to stay ahead of the curve and deliver results. However, we never achieve it alone. Our culture is defined by a "Team First" focus, where every team member matters, and we collaborate passionately to support our customers' objectives.

We believe in shared success. At SBA, we invite every team member to think like an owner.

In addition to a competitive salary range, we offer a comprehensive benefits package to support your health, financial security, and overall well-being.

This includes:

Financial Wellbeing

• 401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match of a percentage of employee contributions and profit sharing, where applicable

• Equity opportunities, including participation in company equity stock plans, where applicable

Health and Mental Wellbeing

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance with employer contributions toward coverage

• Paid parental leave and company-paid life insurance and short-term and long-term disability (STD/LTD), where eligible

• Wellness programs and resources, including an employee assistance program and well-being initiatives

Personal Growth & Balance

• Paid time off and company-paid holidays

• Flexible work arrangements, including an allotment of remote workdays per year, depending on the role

• Education assistance and professional development and certification or licensing support, where eligible

• Performance-based bonus or incentive compensation, which may be available depending on the role

Benefit offerings are subject to plan terms, eligibility requirements, and applicable law, and may vary based on factors such as employment status, job classification, work location, and scheduled hours. Certain benefits may not be available to part-time employees or employees working fewer than 30 hours per week. The company reserves the right to modify or terminate benefit plans at any time, consistent with applicable law.

If you’re ready to make an impact with a stable industry leader, we want to hear from you.

Your Next Career Opportunity – Principal Global HRIS Analyst

The Principal Global HRIS Analyst is responsible for the administration, configuration, enhancement, and support of Workday Compensation and Advanced Compensation modules. This role partners with HR, Total Rewards, Payroll, Finance, and business leaders to design and maintain compensation structures, merit cycles, bonus planning, stock awards, salary ranges, and compensation governance processes. The position also serves as a subject matter expert (SME) for Workday compensation configuration, reporting, business processes, and annual compensation events.

What You Will Do – Primary Responsibilities

• Configure and maintain Workday Compensation and Advanced Compensation modules, inclusive of compensation packages, compensation grades, grade profiles, and compensation targets.
• Design and manage compensation plans, eligibility rules, salary grades, pay ranges, bonus plans, commissions, and stock plans.
• Develop, build and maintain compensation business processes, approvals, notifications, security roles, complex compensation calculations and eligibility criteria.
• Configure compensation review cycles, merit planning, bonus allocation, and promotion-related compensation changes.
• Support annual compensation planning activities, including merit increases, bonus payouts, and long-term incentive programs.
• Support compensation modeling, forecasting, and budget validation.
• Analyze existing compensation processes and recommend improvements.
• Design scalable solutions to support global compensation programs.
• Ensure data integrity across compensation, payroll, and HR systems.

• Gather requirements and translate business needs into Workday solutions, and lead testing for releases and enhancements, including test script development and User Acceptance Testing (UAT) coordination.
• Create and maintain Workday reports, dashboards, and scorecards to analyze compensation trends, market pay data, and compensation planning outcomes.

• Identify opportunities for automation and process efficiency.
• Other projects and duties as assigned.

What You’ll Need – Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Information Systems, Business Administration, Finance, or related field. Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
  • 7+ years of Workday HCM experience.
  • 5+ years of hands-on Advanced Compensation configuration experience.
• Proven Experience supporting global compensation programs.
• Proven Experience leading compensation cycle implementations and enhancements.
• Demonstrated advanced experience in Workday business process design, calculated fields, security configuration & reporting.
• Demonstrated Workday implementation and post-production support experience.
• Ability to clearly articulate and review configuration requirements with stakeholders.
• Certifications in one or more is preferred:
  • Workday HCM
  • Workday Compensation Certification
  • Workday Advanced Compensation Certification
  • Workday Reporting Certification

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Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to stoop, bend, kneel or crouch.
• Ability to stand, walk and sit.
• Ability to reach with hands and arms.
• Visual ability correctable to 20/20.
• Sitting up to 90% of the day.
• Ability to respond verbally in an understandable, professional manner in person and over the telephone.
• Manual dexterity to input data into the computer and the calculator and operate the equipment listed above.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Office/ Cubicle workspace.
• Moderate noise level.