Workday Lead HCM Consultant

Kainos; Helsinki; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Kainos is seeking a Workday Lead HCM Consultant to join our global team in Helsinki. You’ll implement and configure enterprise-scale Workday HCM solutions, lead a project workstream, and shape outcomes to meet customer needs.

You’ll build strong customer relationships, mentor junior members, and drive improvements across tools and processes while maintaining a sharp focus on delivery and commercial viability.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of Workday HCM and related capabilities.
• Recent experience implementing HCM solutions.
• Excellent client-facing and communication skills.
• Ability to manage customer expectations and project dynamics.
• Willingness to travel within the region.

Responsibilities

• Lead a functional workstream on a Workday implementation throughout the full project lifecycle.
• Build relationships with customers and understand their business requirements.
• Provide guidance to junior team members and share knowledge.
• Drive improvements in tools and processes to support delivery.

Skills

Workday HCM

HCM implementation

English fluency

Finnish language

Customer focus

Commercial awareness

Project leadership

Travel readiness

Job description

• Recent HCM implementation experience

Join Kainos and Shape the Future

At Kainos, we’re problem solvers, innovators, and collaborators - driven by a shared mission to create real impact. Whether we’re transforming digital services for millions, delivering cutting-edge Workday solutions, or pushing the boundaries of technology, we do it together.

We believe in a people-first culture, where your ideas are valued, your growth is supported, and your contributions truly make a difference. Here, you’ll be part of a diverse, ambitious team that celebrates creativity and collaboration.

Join us and be part of something bigger.

As a Workday Lead HCM Consultant in Kainos, you’ll work in a team to implement and configure enterprise-scale Workday solutions for our global customer base, typically leading a project workstream. You will build relationships with our customers, shaping and delivering solutions that are aligned to customer needs, fit for purpose and commercially viable.

You’ll provide excellent guidance to customers, understanding their business and requirements. You’ll support more junior members of the team and share your knowledge with them.

What We Are Looking For

• Strong understanding of Workday HCM as well as any other specialist Capability
• Fluent in English, and Finnish
• Recent HCM implementation experience
• Excellent customer focus, able to assess customer needs, build relationships and manage customer expectations.
• Strong commercial awareness and full understanding of project and business dynamics
• Ability to work to tight deadlines and make sensible decisions under pressure taking a balanced view of Customer demands and Kainos commercials
• Able to lead a functional workstream on a prime implementation throughout the full project lifecycle
• Able to become an acknowledged subject matter expert e.g. Workday Product Lead
• Able to implement improvements in tools and/or processes to help the practice
• Commercial understanding of utilisation within a services organisation and the importance of these targets
• Able to rotate through various Workday delivery services, specifically Consulting and Application Management Services
• Able, if required, to travel to customer sites in the same region (minimal out of region travel may also be required)

Nice To Have

• Professional qualifications in your area of expertise
• Workday HCM certification

Embracing our differences

At Kainos, we believe in the power of diversity, equity and inclusion. We are committed to building a team that is as diverse as the world we live in, where everyone is valued, respected, and given an equal chance to thrive. We actively seek out talented people from all backgrounds, regardless of age, race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability, or any other characteristic that makes them who they are. We also believe every candidate deserves a level playing field.

Our friendly talent acquisition team is here to support you every step of the way, so if you require any accommodations or adjustments, we encourage you to reach out.

We understand that everyone's journey is different, and by having a private conversation we can ensure that our recruitment process is tailored to your needs.