Accenture UK & Ireland
Workday Advanced Compensation and Benefits Consultant
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Workday Advanced Compensation and Benefits Consultant
Location: Europe
Introduction
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.
Department Introduction
The 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. Additionally, 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.
Are You Interested?
Do you want to work with global talent at the forefront of technological services and seek meaningful projects for top international businesses? At Accenture, you have access to:
- Specific training for your functional lead role.
- Collaborative training with colleagues.
- Participation in seminars at various international locations.
You will be primed, equipped, and well-networked to tackle exciting projects.
Our Core Values
Our core values comprise:
- Stewardship
- Best People
- Client Value Creation
- One Global Network
- Respect for the Individual
- Integrity
Quote by Julie Sweet, Accenture CEO: "Across the globe, one thing is universally true of the people of Accenture: We care deeply about what we do and the impact we have with our clients and with the communities in which we work and live. It is personal to all of us."
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What We Offer
- Innovative, large-scale Workday projects
- A global network of talented and passionate colleagues
- Challenging work for some of the world's largest companies
- Extensive education programs and development opportunities
- Volunteering and career opportunities around the world
- A diverse and socially active workforce
- Flexible working hours and the opportunity to work from home
- A friendly and social work environment
- Ability to craft your career based on your own aspirations
The Role: Workday Advanced Compensation and Benefits Consultant
You'll be part of a team of advisory professionals who deliver more than just technology. Imagine providing integrated, cloud-based human capital management (HCM) solutions that propel your organization into a brighter future of collaboration:
You'll play a critical role by:
- Collaborating with clients to define and implement industry standards and leading practices in both HCM, Compensations, Advanced Compensation, and Benefits domains by applying Workday and Accenture methodologies.
- Hosting workshops and leading workshops/discounts on topics in your areas of expertise, covering both HCM, Compensation, Advanced Compensation, and Benefits functionalities.
- Independently leading a workstream while tracking progress.
- Leading diverse and disparate teams through implementation phases, closely liaising with client counterparts, Accenture colleagues, and Workday to consistently deliver project results that exceed client expectations.
- Driving innovation by creating new, industry-leading methods and assets.
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Job Qualifications
Required:
- Prior experience implementing Workday HCM / Compensation / Advanced Compensation / Benefits or relevant cloud-based platforms (e.g., on-premise solutions).
- Ability to meet client travel requirements effectively and to manage teams and client interactions efficiently.
- Thriving in diverse, dynamic environments; ability to meet deadlines under conflicting demands showcasing analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent English and German communication skills—both verbal and written—to convey complex messages and requirements.
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
Preferred Traits:
- Strong HR background with experience working in the Workday platform either as a consultant or client role focusing on managing and driving Workday HCM and (Advanced) Compensation and Benefits workstreams.
- Proven experience with Workday's Data Migration tools and Security framework.
- Up-to-date Workday certifications, particularly in Benefits.
Bonus asset:
- Additional fluency in another language, strengthening work with multinational teams.
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