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.
MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES IN THE BUSINESS:
As a Workday Payroll Consultant (Senior Associate) in Kainos, you’ll work to implement and configure enterprise-scale Workday solutions for our global customer base. You will work closely with team members, as well working independently and confidently to manage your own workload. You’ll be able to understand customer requirements, designing and delivering solutions that are aligned to their needs. You’ll support more junior members of the team and share your knowledge with them.
MINIMUM (ESSENTIAL) REQUIREMENTS:
• Strong experience of UK Operational Payroll - minimum 5 years
• Very good understanding of Workday Payroll, as well as any specialist Capability
• A very good customer focus, with experience in a customer-facing, consulting environment. Able to understand customer needs and build relationships. Able to understand when to escalate issues.
• Clear and effective communicator, able to communicate with customers and colleagues with credibility and empathy, including in a remote working situation.
• Capable of working within (remote) teams and alongside customers, as well as on your individual tasks with no supervision
• Able to plan own workload and meet deadlines
• Able to apply all relevant standards and procedures to your own work, maintaining high quality, accuracy and attention to detail
• Aware of the importance of confidentiality and non-disclosure policies and/or agreements and ensures security of information at all times
• Awareness of the Kainos story and wider business offering
• Awareness of company strategy and how to support it
• Able to come up with improvements in tools and/or processes to help the practice
• Willing to learn in depth about relevant subject matter e.g., international regulatory requirements
• Able to rotate through various Workday delivery services, specifically Consulting and Application Management Services
• For Application Management Services, able to deliver work to meet defined Service Level Agreements
• Able, if required, to travel to customer sites in the same region (minimal out of region travel may also be required)
DESIRABLE:
• Workday HCM, Financials or Payroll Certification
• Professional qualifications in your area of expertise
• Good commercial awareness and sound understanding of project and business dynamics
• Consulting skills e.g., presenting, participating in workshops, explaining functionality or solutions to customers
Embracing our differencesAt 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
- At least 5 years of strong UK operational payroll experience
- Very good understanding of Workday Payroll and relevant specialist capabilities
- Customer-facing experience in a consulting environment
- Ability to understand customer needs, build relationships, and escalate issues appropriately
- Clear and effective communication with customers and colleagues, including remotely
- Ability to work independently, in remote teams, and alongside customers
- Ability to plan workload and meet deadlines
- Ability to follow standards and procedures while maintaining accuracy and quality
- Awareness of confidentiality and non-disclosure requirements
- Ability to improve tools and processes
- Willingness to learn relevant subject matter, including international regulatory requirements
- Ability to rotate through Workday Consulting and Application Management Services
- Ability to deliver Application Management Services work within defined SLAs
- Willingness and ability to travel to customer sites in the same region
- Workday HCM, Financials, or Payroll certification
- Professional qualification in the area of expertise
- Commercial awareness and understanding of project and business dynamics
- Consulting skills including presentations, workshops, and explaining functionality or solutions
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.
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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.
