Workday HCM Solution Architect

When you join Kainos, you get to think beyond limitations to make an immediate and positive impact – like transforming digital services for millions of citizens or helping Fortune 500 companies get live and thrive on Workday.You’ll be part of a people-first culture that is growing around the world. We’re a creative, committed, and diverse group of individuals who succeed as a team.At Kainos your ideas are heard and valued and you’ll leave a legacy that you can feel proud of. Join us and discover how our people write our story.As a Workday Solution Architect in Kainos, you’ll be a lead consultant in implementing and configuring Workday solutions for our global customer base and an expert in your chosen Workday specialist capability or capabilities – such as Recruitment, Time tracking, Payroll, Projects etc.
As an 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, truly understanding their business.
You’ll be an expert in your capability, using your technical and professional expertise to mentor and guide your team members in that capability, providing thought leadership and innovation building and improving specialist knowledge in your capability or capabilities at Kainos as well as the broader Workday community.

The role may or may not involve managing people. While having direct reports responsibilities may include: agreeing, setting and reviewing your and your team’s goals aligned to Kainos, Workday BU and your Capability and completing End of Year reviews and agreeing the outcomes for the year. In addition to that Manager will be identifying training needs and support consultant in pursuing their development plans. The role holder will be managing workload and staff allocation, review attrition and retention metrics and being involved in recruiting activates.

Minimum (Essential) Requirement:

• Deep understanding of Workday products either/or HCM as well as your specialist Capability (Product Lead in the Workday ecosystem is ideal but not mandatory)

• Excellent customer focus, able to assess customer needs, build relationships and manage customer expectations. You will be able to intervene effectively and resolve customer escalations appropriately

• Excellent communicator, able to communicate with customers and colleagues with impact and credibility. Sound ability to formally present to senior Client audiences and at conferences e.g. Workday Altitude

• Strong commercial awareness and complete understanding of project and business dynamics

• Broad business and technology experience and a good awareness of industry trends and their potential impact on product

• Ability to work to tight deadlines and make sensible decisions under pressure taking a balanced view of customer demands and Kainos commercials

• Excellent consulting skills e.g. leading largescale workshops with multiple stakeholders, liaising confidently and effectively with senior executives

• An emerging role model within Kainos and wider Workday ecosystem

• Regular participant in sales activities and responsible providing input to work estimates

• Understanding of risk management and able to manage risk within the capability

• Support the operations function ensure that our consultant pool is used in the most commercially advantageous way, balancing development needs and personal preferences

• Commercial understanding of utilization within a services organization and the importance of these targets

• Able to rotate through various Workday delivery services specifically Consulting and Application Management Services

Desirable:

• Professional qualifications where applicable in your Capability

• Develop and deliver products/offerings and services that differentiate Kainos in the marketplace

• Identify talent for rapid development within the capability

• Experience of managing, mentoring and developing teams

What We Offer:

• As a Workday Solution Architect with us, you'll get to work with a talented team who are always pushing the boundaries of what's possible in our industry. We're big believers in investing in our people, so we'll give you all the tools and resources you need to grow your skills and advance your career.

  We understand that work-life balance is crucial, so we offer flexible hours and work-from-home options. Plus, we believe in taking care of our people, which is why we offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package.

  But we're not just about work here – we're also a tight-knit community that enjoys having fun together. We host regular team events and other social gatherings, so you'll have plenty of opportunities to connect with your colleagues and make some great friends.

   

  So what are you waiting for? Let’s write the next incredible chapter of our story together.