Workday Talent & Performance Associate Manager

Accenture PLC; Greater London; Remote; GBP 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Work from home

Global network of colleagues

Extensive education programs

Volunteering opportunities

Job summary

Accenture is seeking a Workday Talent & Performance Associate Manager to guide multinational clients through next‑generation HR transformations using Workday. You will lead advisory efforts, shaping functional solutions that meet client needs and drive value across organizations.

You will collaborate with cross‑functional teams, apply Workday best practices, and support innovation through new assets and methods. Travel and mature leadership capabilities are expected.

Qualifications

• Experience implementing Workday Talent & Performance modules for clients or in a consulting role.
• Strong ability to translate client needs into functional Workday solutions.
• Excellent communication and collaboration across multinational teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead advisory engagements around Workday Talent & Performance implementations.
• Collaborate with clients to define requirements and desired outcomes.
• Drive workshops and design sessions with stakeholders and technical teams.
• Ensure delivery is aligned with Workday methodologies and Accenture standards.
• Contribute to IP development and reusable assets for client delivery.

Skills

Workday Expertise

Client advisory

Stakeholder management

English fluency

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Workday Talent & Performance

GenAI platforms

Job description

Location: Europe

INTRODUCTION

Do you get excited when guiding organizations on the transformation of their business and 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.

DEPARTMENT INTRODUCTION

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.

ARE YOU INTERESTED?

Do you want to work with global talent at the forefront of technological services and seek meaningful projects for top international businesses? At Accenture you have access to specific trainings for your role. You will start with training — together with colleagues — and you will join seminars at various international locations. You will be primed, equipped and well-networked to tackle exciting projects.

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.

“Across the globe, one thing is universally true of the people of Accenture: We care deeply about what we do and the impact we have with our clients and with the communities in which we work and live. It is personal to all of us.” – Julie Sweet, Accenture CEO

What We Offer:

• 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 world

• A 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.

As a Workday Talent & Performance Associate Manager:

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

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 the Workday Talent & Performance modules, contributing to a functional solution that meets client needs and objectives

• Applying Workday and Accenture methodologies in everything you do

• Supporting workshops and discussions on topics in line with your expertise in Talent & Performance

• Liaising closely with client counterparts, external vendors, Accenture colleagues and Workday to achieve a robust solution

• Actively supporting innovation through the creation of new industry-leading methods and assets

e are looking for experience in the following skills:

• Prior experience implementing Workday Talent & Performance modules as consultant or driving this in a client organisation

• 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

Artificial Intelligence and the future of Workday delivery:

Accenture is embedding Artificial Intelligence and Generative AI across the Workday delivery lifecycle, and this role sits at the centre of that shift. As a Workday Talent & Performance Associate Manager you will have the opportunity to:

• Shape solutions that make use of Workday's native AI and machine-learning capabilities to drive smarter talent and performance processes

• Apply Accenture's GenAI-enabled accelerators to speed up design, testing and documentation

• Help clients identify where AI can create measurable value in their talent and performance processes

• Contribute to Accenture's growing library of AI-powered Workday assets and leading practices

Set yourself apart:

• Experience in organising and running Performance cycles using Workday in different organisations

• In addition to Workday Talent & Performance also experience in Workday Learning, Employee Experience or other Workday modules

• Up to date Workday Talent & Performance certifications

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