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 Benefits Lead at Kainos, you’ll be a lead consultant responsible for implementing and configuring Workday solutions for our global customer base.
As a benefits expert in a team of consultants, you will manage relationships with our customers and shape and deliver solutions that are aligned to customer needs, fit for purpose, and commercially viable. You’ll provide excellent consulting and guidance to customers by truly understanding their business.
You’ll be an expert in the benefits capability and use your technical and professional expertise to mentor and guide other team members as well as to provide thought leadership.
Must have:
- Experience as a Benefits Lead for Workday implementations
- Deep knowledge of the Workday Benefits module; experience with additional modules like the Core HCM modules or Payroll a plus
- Manage system configuration, security, and business process design for Workday Benefits
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills
- Workday Benefits Certification
- Exceptional understanding of and experience in Workday delivery methodologies
- Excellent customer management experience working with stakeholders at all levels in customer organizations with the ability to formally present to client audiences
- Able, if required, to travel to customer sites in the same region (minimal out of region travel may also be required)
- Ability to work with different functional & technical consultants to understand cross functional dimensions of Workday configuration
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
Nice to have:
- Identify talent for rapid development within the capability
- Experience of managing, mentoring and developing teams
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.
Skills Required
- Experience as a Benefits Lead for Workday implementations
- Deep knowledge of the Workday Benefits module
- Experience with Workday Core HCM or Payroll modules
- Experience managing Workday system configuration, security, and business process design
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills
- Workday Benefits Certification
- Experience with Workday delivery methodologies
- Excellent customer management and stakeholder engagement experience
- Ability to formally present to client audiences
- Ability to travel to customer sites in the same region
- Ability to collaborate with functional and technical consultants
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Ability to identify talent for rapid development
- Experience managing, mentoring, and developing teams
Kainos Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Kainos and has not been reviewed or approved by Kainos.
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Healthcare Strength — Private healthcare, access to trained counsellors/EAP, and broader wellbeing initiatives are prominently offered across regions. Company materials frame support across emotional, physical, social, career and financial wellbeing, with UK references to Bupa coverage.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Hybrid/flexible hours, generous vacation packages, and parental leave are emphasized in careers materials. Some regions also highlight volunteering time and flexibility that support work–life balance.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Annual share awards and employee share plans (e.g., free shares, Sharesave) are widely promoted, with cash equivalents where plans aren’t available. These programs broaden ownership participation beyond base pay.
Kainos Insights
What We Do
At Kainos we use technology to solve real problems for our customers, overcome big challenges for businesses, and make people’s lives easier. We build strong relationships with our customers and go beyond to change the way they work today and the impact they have tomorrow. Our two specialist business areas, Digital Services and the Workday Practice, work globally for clients across healthcare, commercial and the public sector to make the world a little bit better, day by day.
