Workday Payroll Consultant

Kainos; Belfast City District; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kainos in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Associate Workday Payroll Consultant to implement and configure enterprise-scale Workday payroll solutions for a global client base. You will work with colleagues and independently manage your workload while translating customer requirements into practical, scalable configurations.

The role emphasizes a strong customer focus, remote collaboration, and willingness to travel within the region.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in UK Operational Payroll.
• Strong understanding of Workday Payroll and related capabilities.
• Proven experience in a customer-facing consulting environment with relationship skills.
• Clear, effective communication; able to work with customers and colleagues with credibility and empathy.
• Ability to work in remote/telework settings and within teams.
• Good workload planning and ability to meet deadlines.
• Awareness of confidentiality and data security requirements.
• Willingness to learn about regulatory requirements and to travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Implement and configure enterprise-scale Workday solutions for a global customer base.
• Collaborate with team members and manage your own workload with minimal supervision.
• Translate customer requirements into practical, aligned Workday configurations.
• Support junior team members and share knowledge to strengthen the team.

Skills

Workday Payroll

UK Payroll (Operational)

Customer-facing / consulting

Communication / Collaboration

Tools

Workday

Job description

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.

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

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES IN THE BUSINESS:

As a Workday Payroll Consultant (Senior Associate) in Kainos, you’ll work to implement and configure enterprise-scale Workday solutions for our global customer base. You will work closely with team members, as well working independently and confidently to manage your own workload. You’ll be able to understand customer requirements, designing and delivering solutions that are aligned to their needs. You’ll support more junior members of the team and share your knowledge with them.

Minimum (essential) Requirements

• Strong experience of UK Operational Payroll - minimum 5 years
• Very good understanding of Workday Payroll, as well as any specialist Capability
• A very good customer focus, with experience in a customer-facing, consulting environment. Able to understand customer needs and build relationships. Able to understand when to escalat[e] issues.
• Clear and effective communicator, able to communicate with customers and colleagues with credibility and empathy, including in a remote working situation.
• Capable of working within (remote) teams and alongside customers, as well as on your individual tasks with no supervision
• Able to plan own workload and meet deadlines
• Able to apply all relevant standards and procedures to your own work, maintaining high quality, accuracy and attention to detail
• Aware of the importance of confidentiality and non-disclosure policies and/or agreements and ensures security of information at all times
• Awareness of the Kainos story and wider business offering
• Awareness of company strategy and how to support it
• Able to come up with improvements in tools and/or processes to help the practice
• Willing to learn in depth about relevant subject matter e.g., international regulatory requirements
• Able to rotate through various Workday delivery services, specifically Consulting and Application Management Services
• For Application Management Services, able to deliver work to meet defined Service Level Agreements
• Able, if required, to travel to customer sites in the same region (minimal out of region travel may also be required)

Desirable

• Workday HCM, Financials or Payroll Certification
• Professional qualifications in your area of expertise
• Good commercial awareness and sound understanding of project and business dynamics
• Consulting skills e.g., presenting, participating in workshops, explaining functionality or solutions to customers

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.