At Kainos, we’re problem solvers, innovators, and collaborators - driven by a shared mission to create real impact. Whether we’re transforming digital services for millions, delivering cutting-edge Workday solutions, or pushing the boundaries of technology, we do it together.
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.
Ready to make your mark? Join us and be part of something bigger.
As a Workday AMS Consultant at Kainos, you’ll lead the ongoing support, configuration, and enhancement of Workday HCM solutions for our global clients. Specializing in Core HCM with a strong focus on Recruiting - you’ll act as a subject matter expert within the AMS team.
You’ll serve as a trusted advisor to our customers, delivering tailored, strategic solutions that align with their evolving business needs. This role blends deep functional expertise, client advisory, hands-on configuration, and leadership.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver expert configuration and support in Workday HCM areas, with specialization in Recruiting.
- Act as a primary point of contact for clients, building relationships, offering strategic advice and ensuring high-quality, creative solutions.
- Proactively advise on dependencies, cross-stream implications, and maintenance concerns.
- Own the configuration of complex initiatives and guide clients to appropriately test.
- Mentor junior consultants, promoting capability development across the team.
- Manage competing priorities across multiple clients, proactively communicating about completion dates and blockers.
- Provide suggestions to improve the configuration and user experience within Workday.
Minimum Requirements
- Workday certification and/or significant hands-on experience configuring Recruiting and another functional area.
- Solid understanding of related Workday functional areas beyond your core specialty.
- Proven success in a client-facing consulting role or client-side HRIS team.
- Strong customer engagement and communication skills, including experience presenting to senior stakeholders.
- Commercial awareness and understanding of consulting project dynamics.
- Ability to manage service delivery risk and lead cross-functional workshops and strategic discussions.
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. We also believe every candidate deserves a level playing field.
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.
We understand that everyone's journey is different, and by having a private conversation we can ensure that our recruitment process is tailored to your needs.
