Strategic Workday Benefits Lead

Kainos; Ireland; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Kainos is seeking a Workday Benefits Lead to implement and configure Workday benefits for our global customer base. You will lead engagements across diverse client environments, ensuring delivery excellence and value realization.

As a benefits expert, you will manage relationships, shape solutions, mentor colleagues, and contribute to thought leadership. You’ll collaborate with other Workday consultants and be comfortable with regional travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Benefits Lead for Workday implementations.
• Deep knowledge of the Workday Benefits module; Core HCM/Payroll a plus.
• Configure security and business processes for Workday Benefits.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Workday Benefits Certification.
• Excellent stakeholder management and client presentation skills.
• Willingness to travel within the region as needed.
• Excellent written and spoken communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead Workday Benefits implementations for global customers.
• Configure and secure Workday Benefits, manage configurations and security.
• Mentor and guide team members; provide thought leadership.
• Collaborate with cross-functional consultants to design solutions.
• Present updates to clients and senior stakeholders.

Skills

Benefits leadership

Workday configuration

Stakeholder management

Project management

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Travel readiness

Education

Workday Certification

Job description

Kainos is seeking a Workday Benefits Lead to implement and configure Workday benefits for our global customer base. You will lead engagements across diverse client environments, ensuring delivery excellence and value realization.

As a benefits expert, you will manage relationships, shape solutions, mentor colleagues, and contribute to thought leadership. You’ll collaborate with other Workday consultants and be comfortable with regional travel as needed.