Workday Lead Functional Consultant

Capgemini; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in the UK is seeking a Workday Function Lead Consultant to drive the design and delivery of Workday HCM projects. You will work with clients to provide best practice solutions, ensuring integration with other tech areas. The role offers hybrid working and the chance to be part of a dynamic, inclusive environment, aiming at business transformation and excellence in Workday solutions.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Inclusive workplace culture

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Ability to influence decision making in HR processes.
• Experience with Workday delivery initiatives.
• Strong client-facing skills and ability to build relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead clients in using Workday for their business needs.
• Conduct process and solution design based on best practices.
• Advise and support clients during testing activities.

Skills

Driving Workday functional design

Knowledge of end-to-end HR processes

In-depth knowledge of data requirements for Workday HCM

Knowledge of Workday capabilities and product roadmap

Strong consulting skills

Experience in remote work models

Education

Current Workday certifications in Workday HCM

Job description

About the job you’re considering

As a Workday Function Lead Consultant, you will have experience in the delivery of Workday HCM projects and be able to demonstrate a good knowledge of the policies and processes that drive best‑practice design and configuration across Workday as well as the Workday deployment methodologies. In addition, you’ll have a strong knowledge of the cross‑functional interdependencies and experience working with clients to address challenges. You’ll be comfortable leading a small functional team or working on your own as part of a larger project team, as well as working across functional, technical and data teams consisting of UK‑based and international team members, and linking‑in to a wider programme and account team.

This is an opportunity to join and be part of growing the Capgemini Workday capability. You will have the chance to work with an exciting range of clients at all stages in their Workday journey, delivering innovative Workday solutions that drive business transformation and leveraging your expertise in Workday to contribute to the success of high‑profile projects. You will be collaborating with talented Workday‑professionals globally who are passionate about delivering excellence. This position not only provides the opportunity to enhance your skills and knowledge but also to make a significant impact on our clients’ businesses.

Hybrid working:

The places that you work from day to day will vary according to your role, your needs, and those of the business; it will be a blend of Company offices, client sites, and your home; noting that you will be unable to work at home 100% of the time.

If you are successfully offered this position, you will go through a series of pre‑employment checks, including:
identity, nationality (single or dual) or immigration status, employment history going back 3 continuous years, and unspent criminal record check (known as Disclosure and Barring Service)

Your role

You’ll be leading and working with clients at all levels and advising them on the best solution possible using Workday to meet their requirements. The role will include process and solution design based on best‑practice Workday functionality, advising and influencing decisions of key business stakeholders, leading and undertaking Workday configuration, including advising customers and defect fixing during testing activities, and ensuring integration to other functional areas and applications in the technology landscape. You will lead on and contribute to Capgemini’s Workday delivery initiatives and contribute to extending the expertise within the Workday Practice and wider within Capgemini.

You can bring your whole self to work. At Capgemini building an inclusive future is part of everyday life and will be part of your working reality. We have built a representative and welcoming environment, for everyone.

Your skills and experience

• The ability to drive the Workday functional design, leading customers to make the hard decisions.
• Good knowledge of end‑to‑end HR processes, including UK and international statutory requirements and issues that clients will need to address through their Workday solution.
• In depth knowledge of the data requirements for Workday HCM and the ability to advise the client on the needs.
• Knowledge of the Workday capabilities and the product roadmap, with a high focus on AI‑developments.
• A strong “can‑do” attitude and willingness to share knowledge with and learn from their peers.
• Current Workday certifications in Workday HCM and at least one other functional area.
• Strong consulting skills – demonstrable presentation and client facing skills. All candidates must be assertive and articulate with the ability to sustain, develop and grow existing customer relationships, and build new ones.
• Experience of working in an on‑shore, near‑shore, off‑shore model.

Your security clearance

To be successfully appointed to this role you will need to undergo Baseline Personnel Security Standard checks.

There are no nationality or residency restrictions, although if you have resided outside of the UK within the last 3 years, further checks may be required.

There are other criteria and checks required for BPSS, and throughout the recruitment process, you will be asked questions about your security clearance eligibility such as, but not limited to, country of residence and nationality.

What does ‘Get the Future You Want’ mean for you?

You will be encouraged to have a positive work‑life balance. Our hybrid‑first way of working means we embed hybrid working in all that we do and make flexible working arrangements the day‑to‑day reality for our people. All UK employees are eligible to request flexible working arrangements.
You will be joining one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies®, as recognised by Ethisphere® for 12 consecutive years. We live our values by making ethical business choices every day. Working ethically is at the centre of our culture at Capgemini, meaning you will be helping to create a future we can all be proud of.
Capgemini. Get The Future You Want.

Why you should consider Capgemini

Growing clients’ businesses while building a more sustainable, more inclusive future is a tough ask. When you join Capgemini, you’ll join a thriving company and become part of a collective of free‑thinkers, entrepreneurs and industry experts. We find new ways technology can help us reimagine what’s possible. It’s why, together, we seek opportunities that will transform the world’s leading businesses, and it’s how you’ll gain the experiences and connections you need to shape your future. By learning from each other every day, sharing knowledge, and always pushing yourself to do better, you’ll build the skills you want. You’ll use your skills to help our clients leverage technology to innovate and grow their business. So, it might not always be easy, but making the world a better place rarely is.

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