Workday HCM Lead

<h1><span class="emphasis-3">Join Kainos and Shape the Future </span></h1><p>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.</p><p><br>We believe in a <b>people-first culture</b>, 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.</p><p><br>Ready to make your mark? <b>Join us and be part of something bigger.</b></p><div><div><p><b><span>Main Purpose of the Role & Responsibilities in the Business</span></b><span><span> </span></span><span> </span></p><p></p></div><div><p><span><span>As a Workday HCM Lead within our new EU Pay Transparency team, you will play a pivotal role in building and shaping one of the most important new service areas within our Services Business Unit. With EU legislation driving immediate demand, this is an area of high growth and strategic<span> </span></span><span>importance</span><span><span> </span>and you will be at the forefront of<span> </span></span><span>establishing</span><span><span> </span>and scaling the capability. </span></span><span> </span></p></div><div><p></p><p><span><span>You’ll</span><span><span> </span>bring a proactive, hands-on mindset, stepping forward decisively to solve complex challenges, inspire confidence with clients, and drive forward new ways of working. You will be fully accountable for the quality and impact of our Pay Transparency solutions, ensuring we deliver compliance, value, and adoption for our clients. </span></span><span> </span></p></div><div><p></p><p><b><span>You will:</span></b><span> </span></p></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Lead PTA engagements end-to-end with a calm, accountable approach, setting direction and taking ownership for outcomes.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Provide best-in-class consultancy to customers on their Pay Transparency<span> </span></span><span>objectives</span><span>, helping them translate regulatory requirements into a clear strategy and practical roadmap.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Build trusted relationships with senior client stakeholders, communicating clearly and handling sensitive topics with professionalism and discretion.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Bring structure to ambiguity by clarifying scope, priorities, assumptions, and risks, and keeping delivery focused on what matters most.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Lead cross-functional teams, creating alignment across functional, technical, and customer stakeholders to deliver end-to-end outcomes.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Champion<span> </span></span><span>high standards</span><span><span> </span>in governance, quality, and delivery discipline, particularly where confidentiality and compliance expectations are high.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Support shaping and pre-sales activity by helping define scope, approach, and delivery plans that set engagements up for success.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Grow the team and the service through coaching, knowledge sharing, reusable assets, and a commercial mindset focused on long-term client value.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><p></p><p><b><span>What we are looking for:</span></b><span> </span></p></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Significant experience</span><span><span> </span>leading large-scale Workday HCM implementations in a senior functional role.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Exposure to Compensation and Advanced Compensation. Workday certification in Compensation or Advanced Compensation is highly desirable.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>A background in Total Reward is desirable but not mandatory.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Strong client leadership and stakeholder management skills, with confidence presenting complex topics to senior audiences.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Excellent communication skills, able to distil complexity into clear decisions and actionable plans.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Comfortable working with reporting, data, integration, and security specialists, asking the right questions and making informed trade-offs.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Commercial awareness and delivery discipline, including shaping work, managing priorities, and focusing on quality outcomes.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div></div><div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Willingness to travel to customer sites within the region as<span> </span></span><span>required</span><span>.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><p><span><span> </span></span><span> </span></p></div><div><p><b><span>Nice to have:</span></b><span> </span></p></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Workday certifications beyond core HCM, or exposure to specialist areas such as Prism Analytics/Reporting, Integrations, Extend, or security configuration.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Experience supporting data readiness for analytics solutions, including working with multiple data sources, validation, and data loading approaches.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Experience working on pay equity, gender pay gap reporting, or transparency legislation.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Experience building new service lines or practices within a consulting environment.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><p><span><span> </span></span><span> </span></p></div><div><p><b><span>People Management</span></b><span> </span></p><p></p></div><div><p><span><span>Where you have direct reports, your responsibilities will include:</span></span><span> </span></p></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Setting clear goals, reviewing performance, and supporting development through regular coaching and feedback.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Supporting career growth, skills development, and training pathways for consultants within the Pay Transparency team.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Contributing to recruitment, team shaping, and workforce planning to grow and sustain capability.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div></div><h1><span class="emphasis-3"><b>Embracing our differences  </b> </span></h1><p>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.  <br></p><p>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.  <br></p><p>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.</p><p></p><p> </p>

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