Workday HCM Assistant Manager in City of London

The KPMG Powered Enterprise function is a cornerstone of our business. We do work that matters to our local business and communities – supporting technical innovation and adoption of cutting-edge solutions across the United Kingdom. Working on complex engagements for the whole of the KPMG client side business portfolio through delivery of core technology and managed services capabilities, collaboration and innovation development services and building of our Alliances network. Our integrated capability teams design, build and operate flexible technology enabled solutions for clients to help them solve the most complex business problems and transform their operations. These clients trust us to get it right first time.

KPMG is one of the world's largest and most respected consultancy businesses, we've supported the UK through times of war and peace, prosperity and recession, political and regulatory upheaval. We've proudly stood beside the institutions and businesses which make the UK what it is.

Powered Enterprise is KPMG’s world-class accelerated Enterprise Business Transformation approach for cloud-based solutions that uses pre-designed back-office leading practices and KPMG’s six layer Target Operating Model. It enables clients to make better, faster decisions, resulting in a quicker implementation and a faster path to Return on Investment. This solution combines the breadth and scale of KPMG’s leading practice, capabilities and insight into a complete solution for an effective back-office.

The Powered Apps teams are communities of technology focussed professionals who work together to deliver KPMG Powered Enterprise though a standardised delivery model, which drives professional delivery to clients. The teams use their functional knowledge and experience (e.g. Finance, HR, Procurement), coupled with their expertise in the cloud applications (e.g. Workday, Oracle, Coupa) to lead and deliver client programmes, support pre-sales activities and develop improvement and extensions to Powered Enterprise. KPMG are growing their S&D - Powered Apps team to meet an ever increasing demand for our market leading services and are seeking IT management consultants with relevant expertise and experience.

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Workday HCM Assistant Manager to join our growing Corporate Services and People team. In this role, you will support the delivery of Workday Human Capital Management (HCM) projects, contribute to client engagements, and help develop our capability within KPMG.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of Workday HCM implementations and optimisation projects for clients.
• Assist in managing project workstreams, ensuring tasks are completed on time and to a high standard.
• Configure and test Workday HCM modules (e.g., Core HCM, Absence, Compensation, Talent, Recruitment, etc.) according to client requirements.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across HR, IT, and the business to gather requirements and provide solutions.
• Prepare project documentation, status reports, and presentations for clients and internal stakeholders.
• Mentor and support junior team members, sharing knowledge and best practices.
• Contribute to the development of internal methodologies, tools, and templates for Workday delivery.
• Stay informed about Workday product updates and industry trends.

Skills & Experience Required

• Experience supporting or delivering Workday HCM projects, ideally in a consulting or professional services environment.
• Good understanding of Workday HCM modules and configuration.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Workday certification(s) in HCM or related modules.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and manage multiple priorities.

With 20 sites across the UK, we can potentially facilitate office work, working from home, flexible hours, and part-time options. If you have a need for flexibility, please register and discuss this with our team.