Workday Payroll Consultant in Ipswich

Join Kainos and shape the future. At Kainos, we're problem solvers, innovators, and collaborators - driven by a shared mission to create real impact. 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.

Main Purpose of the Role & Responsibilities:

As a Workday Payroll Consultant (Senior Associate) in Kainos, you'll work to implement and configure enterprise-scale Workday solutions for our global customer base. You will work closely with team members, as well as working independently and confidently to manage your own workload. You'll be able to understand customer requirements, designing and delivering solutions that are aligned to their needs. You'll support more junior members of the team and share your knowledge with them.

Minimum (Essential) Requirements:

• Strong experience of UK Operational Payroll - minimum 5 years
• Very good understanding of Workday Payroll, as well as any specialist capability
• A very good customer focus, with experience in a customer-facing, consulting environment
• Clear and effective communicator, able to communicate with customers and colleagues with credibility and empathy
• Capable of working within (remote) teams and alongside customers, as well as on your individual tasks with no supervision
• Able to plan own workload and meet deadlines
• Able to apply all relevant standards and procedures to your own work, maintaining high quality, accuracy and attention to detail
• Aware of the importance of confidentiality and non-disclosure policies and/or agreements
• Aware of the Kainos story and wider business offering
• Aware of company strategy and how to support it
• Able to come up with improvements in tools and/or processes to help the practice
• Willing to learn in depth about relevant subject matter e.g., international regulatory requirements
• 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

Desirable:

• Workday HCM, Financials or Payroll Certification
• Professional qualifications in your area of expertise
• Good commercial awareness and sound understanding of project and business dynamics
• Consulting skills e.g., presenting, participating in workshops, explaining functionality or solutions to customers

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.

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.