JOB DETAILS

Workday HCM Lead Consultant

CompanyKainos
LocationMelbourne
Work ModeOn Site
PostedMarch 11, 2026
About The Company
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 business areas, Digital Services and the Workday Practice, work globally for clients across healthcare, commercial and the public sector to make the world a little bit better, day by day.
About the Role

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 HCM Lead Consultant in Kainos, you’ll work in a team to implement and configure enterprise-scale Workday solutions for our global customer base, typically leading a project workstream. You will build relationships with our customers, shaping and delivering solutions that are aligned to customer needs, fit for purpose and commercially viable.

You’ll provide excellent guidance to customers, understanding their business and requirements. You’ll support more junior members of the team and share your knowledge with them.

What we are looking for:

• Workday HCM Certification

• Strong understanding of Workday HCM as well as any other specialist Capability  

• Recent HCM implementation experience
• Excellent customer focus, able to assess customer needs, build relationships and manage customer expectations.
• Strong commercial awareness and full understanding of project and business dynamics
• Ability to work to tight deadlines and make sensible decisions under pressure taking a balanced view of Customer demands and Kainos commercials
• Able to lead a functional workstream on a prime implementation throughout the full project lifecycle
• Able to become an acknowledged subject matter expert e.g. Workday Product Lead
• Able to implement improvements in tools and/or processes to help the practice
• Commercial understanding of utilisation within a services organisation and the importance of these targets
• Able to rotate through various Workday delivery services, specifically Consulting and Application Management Services
• Able, if required, to travel to customer sites in the same region (minimal out of region travel may also be required)

Nice to have:

• Professional qualifications in your area of expertise
• Experience in post deployment services

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.

 

Key Skills
Workday HCM CertificationWorkday HCMImplementationConfigurationCustomer FocusRelationship BuildingProject Workstream LeadershipCommercial AwarenessDecision MakingSubject Matter ExpertProcess ImprovementUtilization ManagementConsultingApplication Management Services
Categories
ConsultingTechnologySoftwareHuman Resources
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The Lead Consultant will implement and configure enterprise-scale Workday solutions for global customers, typically leading a project workstream. This involves building customer relationships, shaping solutions aligned with needs, and providing excellent guidance based on business requirements.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
5-10
💼Company Size
3224
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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