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. The AMS team is looking for an experienced HCM consultant who can act as a Lead Consultant in Advanced Compensation. Experience in another module (e.g. Core Compensation) and a robust general understanding of Compensation and touchpoints would be beneficial. You will have demonstrably strong knowledge of Workday functionality, configuration, testing, and best practices in your functional areas. You will be able to think through dependencies, cross-stream implications, maintenance concerns, and to guide clients on how/what to test. You will be responsible for proactively gathering complex requirements, understanding the HR use cases behind Workday functions, and learning clients' internal processes. You will have strong problem-solving skills; offering creative solutions to solve challenging problems. You will have an appetite and aptitude for researching and developing solutions to complex Workday related issues. You will be able to build strong relationships with clients, as well as balance competing priorities of different urgencies across multiple clients. You will be expected to establish reasonable timelines and estimates with clients and drive work forward to timely completion. You will also be able to make unsolicited but related and valuable suggestions of how to improve the configuration and ultimately the user experience within Workday. You will also be able to lead junior resources and teach best practice on approaches, requirement gathering, and configuration. You are passionate about process improvement and will support your team with initiatives to around internal processes and how we work with our customers. You are a strong communicator and have the motivation to work with others to get buy in on these initiatives. Qualifications Workday certification in Advanced Compensation Another certification is beneficial At least 3 years of configuration experience in Advanced Compensation Completed 3+ end-to-end HCM suite implementations delivered via Launch or Your Way; or worked in a post-deployment setting for at least 2 years Beneficial experience (not required): Estimating and scoping Experience in a client-side Compensation role Client-side Workday implementation experience 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. At Kainos we use technology to solve real problems for our customers, overcome big challenges for businesses, and make people’s lives easier. We build strong relationships with our customers and go beyond to change the way they work today and the impact they have tomorrow. Our two specialist practices, Digital Services and Workday, work globally for clients across healthcare, commercial and the public sector to make the world a little bit better, day by day. Our people love the exciting work, the cutting-edge technologies and the benefits we offer. That’s why we’ve been ranked in the Sunday Times Top 100 Best Companies on numerous occasions. For more information, see kainos.com.
