Senior Consultant- Workday
Capgemini
At Capgemini Invent, we believe difference drives change. As inventive transformation consultants, we blend our strategic, creative and scientific capabilities, collaborating closely with clients to deliver cutting-edge solutions. Join us to drive transformation tailored to our client's challenges of today and tomorrow. Informed and validated by science and data. Superpowered by creativity and design. All underpinned by technology created with purpose.
YOUR ROLE
In this role you will play a key role in:
· Leading the design, development, and deployment of Workday solutions across HCM (including Workday Journeys, Learning, Reporting etc.) tailored to client-specific needs.
· Collaborating with clients to gather business requirements and translate them into Workday configurations to ensure seamless integration and adoption of Workday solutions.
· Providing subject matter expertise and best practices in Workday functionality and processes.
· Conducting system testing, data validation, and support user acceptance testing (UAT).
· Mentoring junior consultants and support knowledge sharing across the team.
· Troubleshooting and resolve complex issues related to Workday configurations and integrations.
· Developing and maintain documentation including functional specifications, process flows, and training materials.
· Providing strategic guidance on Workday roadmap planning, change management, and operating model design.
· Contributing to proposal development, RFP responses, and client pitches by showcasing Workday expertise and transformation experience.
· Supporting the development of new service offerings and go-to-market strategies within the Workday consulting practice.
· Representing the firm at client events, industry conferences, and internal showcases.
· Driving internal initiatives such as thought leadership (whitepapers, blogs), practice development, and team-building activities.
· Participating in internal communities of practice to share knowledge and foster innovation across the Workday team.
YOUR PROFILE
· 5+ years of experience with Workday HR programmes.
· Strong understanding of HR business processes and how they translate into Workday products and features.
· Strong understanding of Workday roadmap and integration with HR technology.
· Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
· Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, client-facing environment.
· Expertise in developing detailed business requirements and process documentation.
· Experience working in Agile environments and contributing to Agile teams.
· Strong skills in identifying and implementing HR process improvements.
· Proven ability to manage and engage with multiple stakeholders effectively.
OPTIONAL:
· Certification in one or more Workday modules (e.g., HCM, People Experience (PEX), Core HR, Payroll, Recruiting, Learning etc.).
· Currently working in a major Consulting firm, and/or in industry but having a Consulting background supporting Workday implementations or advisory.
· Proven ability to be successful in a matrixed organisation, and to enlist support and commitment from peers in selling and delivering consulting solutions.
WHAT YOU'LL LOVE ABOUT WORKING HERE:
You will be part of the Employee Experience & HR team, which has a collaborative culture. You will work with a diverse group of talented professionals who are passionate about HR, technology, Employee Experience, AI, and dedicated to delivering exceptional solutions to diverse clients. A team that thrives on creativity and innovation, constantly pushing the boundaries of what's possible.
We are delighted to have received the “Glassdoor Best Places to work UK’ accolade for 4 consecutive years, to see what it’s like to work at Capgemini Invent, visit our Glassdoor page
NEED TO KNOW
At Capgemini we don’t just believe in inclusion, we actively go out to making it a working reality. Driven by our core values and Inclusive Futures for All campaign, we build environments where you can bring you whole self to work.
We aim to build an environment where employees can enjoy a positive work-life balance. We embed hybrid working in all that we do and make flexible working arrangements the day-to-day reality for our people. All UK employees are eligible to request flexible working arrangements.
Employee wellbeing is vitally important to us as an organisation. We see a healthy and happy workforce a critical component for us to achieve our organisational ambitions. To help support wellbeing we have trained ‘Mental Health Champions’ across each of our business areas. We have also invested in wellbeing apps such as Thrive and Peppy.
CSR
We’re also focused on using tech to have a positive social impact. So, we’re working to reduce our own carbon footprint and improve everyone’s access to a digital world. It’s something we’re really serious about. In fact, we were even named as one of the world’s most ethical companies by the Ethisphere Institute for the 10th year. When you join Capgemini, you’ll join a team that does the right thing.
Whilst you will have London, Manchester or Glasgow as an office base location, you must be fully flexible in terms of assignment location, as these roles may involve periods of time away from home at short notice.
We offer a remuneration package which includes flexible benefits options for you to choose to suit your own personal circumstances and a variable element dependent grade and on company and personal performance.
ABOUT CAPGEMINI
Capgemini is a global business and technology transformation partner, helping organizations to accelerate their dual transition to a digital and sustainable world, while creating tangible impact for enterprises and society. It is a responsible and diverse group of 340,000 team members in more than 50 countries. With its strong over 55-year heritage, Capgemini is trusted by its clients to unlock the value of technology to address the entire breadth of their business needs. It delivers end-to-end services and solutions leveraging strengths from strategy and design to engineering, all fueled by its market leading capabilities in AI, cloud and data, combined with its deep industry expertise and partner ecosystem. The Group reported 2023 global revenues of €22.5 billion.