Lead Implementation Consultant - Workday Recruiting

Accenture; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global professional services company is seeking a Workday Recruiting Consultant to enhance client HR processes through expert consultation. The ideal candidate will have proven experience with Workday modules and excellent stakeholder management skills. This role offers the opportunity to work on large scale projects, flexible working hours, and a competitive benefits package including 30 days vacation and private medical insurance. Join a diverse team and help clients maximize their Workday investments.

Benefits

30 days’ vacation per year

Private medical insurance

Flexible working hours

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience and certifications in Workday functional modules.
• Ability to meet client travel requirements as needed.
• Thrives in a diverse and dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on industry standards and practices.
• Host workshops and lead discussions.
• Independently lead your workstream and report on progress.

Skills

Experience in Workday functional modules

Excellent consulting skills

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Workday HCM Core Services

Workday Recruiting

Job description

Responsibilities

In this role, you will help our clients get the most out of their Workday investment by:

• Advising clients on industry standards and leading practices in both HCM and Recruiting domains, contributing to functional solutions that meet client needs and objectives.
• Applying Workday and Accenture methodologies in everything you do.
• Hosting workshops and leading discussions on topics in line with your area(s) of expertise, covering both HCM and Recruiting functionalities.
• Independently leading your workstream and reporting on progress.
• Liaising closely with client counterparts, Accenture colleagues, and Workday to achieve a robust solution.
• Actively supporting innovation through the creation of new industry‑leading methods and assets, particularly focused on enhancing the learning experience within Workday.

Qualifications

We are looking for experience in the following skills:

• Proven experience and certifications in at least one or more of the Workday functional modules:
• Workday HCM Core Services
• Workday Recruiting
• Excellent consulting skills to ensure focus on Workday design whilst understanding the overall HRIS landscape and end‑to‑end processes.
• Excellent stakeholder management. You ensure all stakeholders are aligned and client requirements are met.
• Ability to meet client travel requirements as needed and efficiently manage a team(s) and client interactions.
• Thrive in a diverse, dynamic environment, meet deadlines despite conflicting demands, analytical thinking and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, and can clearly articulate complex messages and requirements.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent, Fluency in English.

Set Yourself Apart

• Strong HR background with experience working in the Workday platform, either as a consultant or in a client role owning and driving the Workday Recruiting agendas.
• Up to date Workday HCM / Recruiting certifications.
• Additional certifications in Workday.

Job Description

Accenture is a leading global professional services company, providing a broad range of services in strategy and consulting, interactive, technology and operations, with digital capabilities across all these services. With our thought leadership and culture of innovation, we apply industry expertise, diverse skill sets and next‑generation technology to each business challenge. We believe in inclusion and diversity and supporting the whole person. Our core values comprise of Stewardship, Best People, Client Value Creation, One Global Network, Respect for the Individual and Integrity. Year after year, Accenture is recognized worldwide not just for business performance but for inclusion and diversity too.

Do you get excited when guiding organizations on the transformation of their HR processes based on the next generation of technology? Put your expertise to work as part of the world’s largest independent technology services provider and own the way as a trendsetter in Workday. We’re ready if you are.

Our Team: The Accenture Workday Business Group is a leading partner to Workday worldwide and has a track record of implementing many of the most significant Workday projects. In addition, we take pride in advising and collaborating closely with our clients from early strategy discussions, through technology implementations and transformation programs, to support and operations. Learn more about our practice at www.accenture.com/workday.

Workday Recruiting Lead

You’ll be part of a team of advisory professionals who deliver more than just technology. From rapid deployments to complete transformations, you will provide integrated, cloud‑based HR solutions that put organizations on the fast track to a better way to work.

As a Workday Recruiting Consultant, you will benefit from:

• Innovative large scale Workday projects
• A global network of talented and passionate colleagues
• Challenging work for some of the world’s largest companies
• Extensive education programs and development opportunities
• Volunteering and career opportunities around the worldA diverse and socially active workforce
• Flexible working hours and opportunity to work from home
• Friendly and social work environment
• Ability to craft your career based on your own aspirations.

What's in it for you

At Accenture in addition to a competitive basic salary, you will also have an extensive benefits package which includes 30 days’ vacation per year, private medical insurance and 3 extra days leave per year for charitable work of your choice.

Flexibility and mobility are required to deliver this role as there will be requirements to spend time onsite with our clients and partners to enable delivery of the first‑class services, we are known for.