Workday Hcm Lead Consultant

Kainos; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Kainos in Belfast is seeking a Workday HCM Lead Consultant to implement and configure enterprise-scale Workday solutions for our global client base, typically leading a project workstream. You will build strong relationships with customers, shape solutions to their needs, and share knowledge with junior colleagues while delivering high-quality results within tight deadlines.

Join a collaborative, people-first culture that values impact, delivery excellence, and continuous learning as you travel

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of Workday HCM and related specialist capabilities.
• Recent HCM implementation experience.
• Excellent customer focus with ability to assess needs, build relationships and manage expectations.
• Strong commercial awareness and understanding of project and business dynamics.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and make balanced decisions between customer demands and company rules.
• Ability to lead a functional workstream on a prime implementation through the full project lifecycle.
• Aspire to be a subject matter expert e.g. Workday Product Lead.
• Implement improvements in tools and processes to help the practice.
• Understand utilization in a services organization and its targets.
• Willing to rotate through Consulting and Application Management Services.
• Willing to travel to customer sites in the same region; minimal out-of-region travel may be required.

Responsibilities

• Implement and configure enterprise-scale Workday solutions for global clients.
• Lead a project workstream and manage client relationships.
• Share knowledge with junior team members and mentor colleagues.
• Deliver high-quality Workday solutions within agreed timelines.

Skills

Workday HCM

Project leadership

Customer focus

Commercial awareness

Delivery experience

Job description

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.

Ready to make your mark? Join us and be part of something bigger.

As a Workday HCM Lead 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
• 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
• Experience in post deployment services

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.