Workday Lead Functional Consultant

As a Workday Function Lead Consultant, you will have experience in the delivery of Workday HCM projects and a strong knowledge of the policies and processes that drive best‑practice design and configuration across Workday, as well as the Workday deployment methodologies. You will also have a solid grasp of cross‑functional interdependencies and experience working with clients to address challenges. You’ll be comfortable leading a small functional team or working independently as part of a larger project team, collaborating with functional, technical and data teams consisting of UK‑based and international members, and linking into a wider programme and account team.

This is an opportunity to join and grow Capgemini’s Workday capability, working with a wide range of clients at all stages of their Workday journey, delivering innovative solutions that drive business transformation. You will collaborate with talented global Workday professionals, enhancing your skills and knowledge and making a significant impact on our clients’ businesses.

Hybrid Working

The places you work from day to day will vary according to your role, your needs and those of the business; it will be a blend of company offices, client sites and your home. You will not be able to work from home 100% of the time.

Your Role

You’ll lead and work with clients at all levels, advising them on the best solutions using Workday to meet their requirements. Responsibilities include:

• Process and solution design based on best‑practice Workday functionality.
• Advising and influencing decisions of key business stakeholders.
• Leading and undertaking Workday configuration, including defect fixing during testing activities.
• Ensuring integration to other functional areas and applications in the technology landscape.
• Contributing to Capgemini’s Workday delivery initiatives and extending expertise within the Workday Practice and wider Capgemini.

Your Skills And Experience

• The ability to drive the Workday functional design, leading customers to make hard decisions.
• Good knowledge of end‑to‑end HR processes, including UK and international statutory requirements.
• In‑depth knowledge of the data requirements for Workday HCM and the ability to advise the client on the needs.
• Knowledge of the Workday capabilities and the product roadmap, with a high focus on AI developments.
• A strong “can‑do” attitude and willingness to share knowledge with, learn from, and collaborate with peers.
• Current Workday certifications in Workday HCM and at least one other functional area.
• Strong consulting skills – demonstrable presentation and client‑facing skills; must be assertive and articulate with the ability to sustain, develop and grow existing customer relationships.
• Experience working within an on‑shore, near‑shore, off‑shore model.

Your Security Clearance

To be successfully appointed to this role you will need to undergo Baseline Personnel Security Standard checks. There are no nationality or residency restrictions; if you have resided outside the UK within the last 3 years, further checks may be required.

About Capgemini

Capgemini is a global business and technology transformation partner, helping organisations to accelerate their dual transition to a digital and sustainable world while creating tangible impact for enterprises and society. With over 340,000 team members in more than 50 countries, Capgemini delivers end‑to‑end services and solutions leveraging strengths from strategy and design to engineering, fuelled by market‑leading capabilities in AI, generative AI, cloud and data. Capgemini is a World’s Most Ethical Companies® and actively promotes an inclusive and diverse work environment.