Job DescriptionRole:Workday Functional Lead
Location:London
Career Level:Manager
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Do you get excited when guiding organizations on the transformation of their HR processes based on the next generation of technology? Put your expertise to work as part of the world’s largest independent technology services provider and own the way as a trendsetter in Workday. We’re ready if you are.
Our TeamThe Accenture Workday Business Group is a leading partner to Workday worldwide and has a track record of implementing many of the most significant Workday projects. In addition, we take pride in advising and collaborating closely with our clients from early strategy discussions, through technology implementations and transformation programs, to support and operations. Learn more about our practice at www.accenture.com/workday.
As a Workday Functional Lead you will:- You'll be part of a team of advisory professionals who deliver more than just technology. From rapid deployments to complete transformations, you'll provide integrated, cloud-based HR solutions that put organizations on the fast track to a better way to work.
In this role, you will help our clients get the most out of their Workday investment by:
- Lead Workday HCM projects implementation making use of your excellent project management and stakeholder management skills
- Act as business advisor being able to diagnose how Workday can add value and how implementation can achieve Return on Investment
- Coordinate, facilitate and host workshops to get to a common design in line with the future HR vision.
- Manage, coach and act as linking pin for the functional consultants (from both onshore as offshore locations)
- Effectively transfer knowledge internally at Accenture as well as externally
QualificationWe are looking for experience in the following skills:- Proven experience and certifications in at least one or more of the Workday functional modules:
- Workday HCM Core Services;
- Workday Compensation, Benefits, Absence and others.
- Deep understanding of the interdependencies between the main Workday modules such as HCM Core, Compensation, Recruitment, Talent & Performance, Absence and Time Tracking
- Excellent consulting skills to ensure focus on Workday design whilst understanding the overall HRIS landscape and end-to-end processes
- Excellent stakeholder management. You ensure all stakeholders are aligned and client requirements are met.
- Ability to meet client travel requirements as needed and efficiently manage a team(s) and client interactions
- Thrive in a diverse, dynamic environment, meet deadlines despite conflicting demands, analytical thinking and problem solving skills.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, and can clearly articulate complex messages and requirements
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent, Fluency in English
Set yourself apart:- 5-10 years’ experience in HR system implementation and/or process modelling
- Up to date Workday certifications
- Fluency in another language, such as German, French, Spanish, Dutch a.o..
What’s in it for you:At Accenture in addition to a competitive basic salary, you will alsohave an extensive benefits package which includes 30 days’ vacation per year, private medical insurance and 3 extra days leave per year for charitable work of your choice!
Flexibility and mobility are required to deliver this role as there will be requirements to spend time onsite with our clients and partners to enable delivery of the first-class services, we are known for.
Closing Date for Applications: 31/01/2026
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