Workday Consultant

Accenture Portugal; Lisboa; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture Technology in Portugal is seeking a seasoned Workday professional to implement, configure and support Workday HCM modules across core HR processes. You will translate business requirements into functional Workday solutions and collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize HR workflows.

Fluency in English is required, and Workday certifications are highly valued. This role offers the opportunity to work on international client projects, contribute to dashboards and reporting, and

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Workday implementation and support.
• Strong hands-on experience with Workday configuration, security roles and reporting tools.
• Solid understanding of Workday HCM architecture and business process framework.
• Experience with Workday integrations, APIs and middleware solutions is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Implement, configure and maintain Workday HCM modules, ensuring alignment with HR and business processes.
• Translate business requirements into functional and technical Workday solutions.
• Provide functional and technical support across Core HCM, Compensation, Recruiting, Benefits, Learning, Talent & Performance, Time Tracking and Absence.
• Configure Workday business processes, security roles, domains and reporting frameworks.
• Optimize HR workflows, dashboards and reports to improve efficiency and user experience.
• Support Workday integrations, collaborating with technical and integration teams when required.

Skills

Workday implementation

Workday configuration

Security roles

Workday integrations

English fluency

Tools

APIs

Middleware

Job description

Accenture Technology

Through unmatched industry experience, leading technologies from our ecosystem partners and startups, and the largest delivery network in the world, we provide a powerful range of capabilities that can be tailored to our clients’ most complex business needs. In Accenture Technology, with over 100 innovation hubs deployed around the world, we help clients continuously innovate at speed and at scale so they can outpace their peers. You will bring innovation, intelligence and industry experience together with the newest technologies to help clients innovate at scale and transform their businesses.

What You’ll Do

• Implement, configure and maintain Workday HCM modules, ensuring alignment with HR and business processes
• Translate business requirements into functional and technical Workday solutions
• Provide functional and technical support across Core HCM, Compensation, Recruiting, Benefits, Learning, Talent & Performance, Time Tracking and Absence
• Configure Workday business processes, security roles, domains and reporting frameworks
• Optimize HR workflows, dashboards and reports to improve efficiency and user experience
• Support Workday integrations, collaborating with technical and integration teams when required

What You’ll Bring

• Proven experience in Workday implementation and support
• Strong hands‑on experience with Workday configuration, security roles and reporting tools
• Solid understanding of Workday HCM architecture and business process framework
• Experience with Workday integrations, APIs and middleware solutions is a plus
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken

Legal

Must own a valid work permit or EU/Schengen Space Nationality to legally work in Portugal.

What Will Set You Apart

• Workday certification (highly preferred)
• Experience with Workday Payroll and/or Workday Financials
• Familiarity with cloud‑based HR solutions and enterprise system integrations
• Ability to work in international, multi‑stakeholder environments
• Strong analytical mindset and a client‑focused approach

Additional Information

Flexibility for occasionally travels for key project deliveries and client meetings.