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

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 Benefits Lead at Kainos, you’ll be a lead consultant responsible for implementing and configuring Workday solutions for our global customer base.

As a benefits expert in a team of consultants, you will manage relationships with our customers and shape and deliver solutions that are aligned to customer needs, fit for purpose, and commercially viable. You’ll provide excellent consulting and guidance to customers by truly understanding their business.

You’ll be an expert in the benefits capability and use your technical and professional expertise to mentor and guide other team members as well as to provide thought leadership.

Must Have

• Experience as a Benefits Lead for Workday implementations
• Deep knowledge of the Workday Benefits module; experience with additional modules like the Core HCM modules or Payroll a plus
• Manage system configuration, security, and business process design for Workday Benefits
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills
• Workday Benefits Certification
• Exceptional understanding of and experience in Workday delivery methodologies
• Excellent customer management experience working with stakeholders at all levels in customer organizations with the ability to formally present to client audiences
• Able, if required, to travel to customer sites in the same region (minimal out of region travel may also be required)
• Ability to work with different functional & technical consultants to understand cross functional dimensions of Workday configuration
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

Nice To Have

• Identify talent for rapid development within the capability
• Experience of managing, mentoring and developing teams

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.