Workday Talent Lead

Kainos; Derry/Londonderry; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Kainos is seeking a Workday Talent Lead Consultant to implement and configure enterprise-scale Workday solutions for a global client base. You will typically lead a project workstream, build strong customer relationships, and shape solutions aligned to client needs and commercial viability.

You will support junior team members, demonstrate Workday expertise, and collaborate across Learning and Talent interdependencies, including remote work contexts and occasional travel to client sites in the

Qualifications

• Workday HCM and Talent Certification expertise.
• Strong understanding of Workday HCM, and interdependencies with Learning and Talent.
• Excellent customer focus and relationship-building abilities.
• Clear, impactful communication with customers and colleagues, including remote contexts.
• Strong commercial awareness and understanding of project dynamics.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and make balanced decisions.

Responsibilities

• Lead a functional Workday workstream across the full project lifecycle.
• Build relationships with customers to shape and deliver fit-for-purpose Workday solutions.
• Provide guidance to customers and mentor junior team members.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure solutions are commercially viable and meet client needs.

Skills

Workday HCM

Talent Certification

HCM Product

Customer focus

Communication

Commercial awareness

Deadline management

Networking

Consulting skills

Lead workstream

Workday subject matter expert

Utilization awareness

Travel flexibility

Education

Workday certifications

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.

As a Workday Talent 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

• Workday HCM, and Talent Certification
• Strong understanding of Workday HCM Product and the interdependencies between HCM, Learning, and Talent.
• Excellent customer focus, able to assess customer needs, build relationships and manage customer expectations. You will know when to push back, when to upscale, and when to go above and beyond to satisfy a customer
• Strong communicator, able to communicate with customers and colleagues with impact, credibility and empathy, including in a remote working situation. Sound ability to formally present to senior Client audiences
• 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
• Ability to widen and maintain a network of external contacts
• Strong consulting skills e.g. presenting, leading workshops, demonstrating and explaining complex functionality or solutions to customers
• 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
• Commercial understanding of utilization within a services organization and the importance of these targets
• 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

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.