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Workday Talent & Performance Lead
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Workday Talent & Performance Lead
Workday Talent & Performance Lead – Consulting Role
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Europe
INTRODUCTION
Do you get excited when guiding organizations on the transformation of their HR processes using next-generation technology? Put your expertise to work with the world’s largest independent technology services provider and shape the future as a trendsetter in Workday. We’re ready—are you?
DEPARTMENT INTRODUCTION
The Accenture Workday Business Group is a global leader in the Workday ecosystem, known for delivering some of the world’s most transformative implementations. Our practice spans end-to-end collaboration: from early strategy discussions and technology implementation to support and operations.
Learn more about our focus: 👉 www.accenture.com/workday
ARE YOU INTERESTED?
We’re offering you:
- Growth: Work with elite global talent on impactful projects for leading international businesses.
- Training: Access bespoke programs tailored for functional leads, including seminars in international locations.
- Networking: Collaborate with top professionals while crafting your career on your terms.
Our Philosophy
We value inclusion, diversity, and supporting the whole person, rooted in our Core Values: ✓ Stewardship | ✓ Best People ✓ Client Value Creation | ✓ One Global Network ✓ Respect for the Individual | ✓ Integrity
"One universal truth about Accenture: we care deeply about our work’s impact—on clients and the communities we touch." — Julie Sweet, CEO of Accenture
What We Offer
Unlock these opportunities when you join:
- Innovative Workday projects at scale
- Global collaboration with talented colleagues
- Challenging work for the world’s most prominent organisations
- Extensive education and career development
- Volunteer opportunities and worldwide mobility
- Diversity & proactivity: Work in a vibrant, socially engaged culture
- Flexibility: Adaptable hours and hybrid working options
- Career autonomy: Shape your journey based on your goals
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THE ROLE: Workday Talent & Performance Lead
As part of a team of workplace transformation advisors, you’ll go beyond technology—delivering integrated, cloud-based solutions that reshape how clients’ organizations operate. Your mission: unite strategy, innovation, and execution to unlock the full potential of Workday.
Key Responsibilities
- Strategic Collaboration: Partner with clients on industry-leading trends, standards, and best practices in Talent & Performance, tailoring Workday solutions aligned with their objectives.
- Workshops & Mentorship: Host expert-led sessions covering Talent & Performance, HCM, and Compensation functionalities, meticulously conducting requirements reviews and deep-dive discussions.
- Leadership: Own project workstreams end-to-end, ensuring timelines are met while balancing clear reporting with stakeholder buy-in.
- Stakeholder Management: Interface seamlessly with clients, internal Accenture teams, and Workday experts, ensuring exceeding expectations and fostering successful outcomes.
- Innovation Driver: Champion innovation by crafting new industry methodologies, templates, and tech-driven assets, future-proofing approaches.
REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
You should have:
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- End-to-End Workday HCM & Talent & Performance Implementation: Hands-on experience guiding projects from initiation to deployment, including:
- Requirements gathering
- Configuration
- Testing
- Deployment
- Platform Proficiency: Prior experience implementing Workday HCM / Talent & Performance, or cloud-based/on-premise HR systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle).
- Business Agility:
- Manage client travel confidently.
- Excel in staff management, adapt to teams of varying skills, and navigate competing priorities to deliver on tight deadlines.
- Analytical Problem-Solving: Agile mindsets thrive here—quickly grasp challenges, propose pragmatic solutions, and push boundaries.
- Communication Clarity: Bilingual English (spoken & written) is mandatory; the ability to articulate complex insights effectively sets you apart.
- Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) or relevant certification.
PLUS POINTS
Strengthen your profile with additional skills:
- Deep Functional Expertise: Specialization in Workday Talent & Performance—either through consulting roles or owning key workstreams on client-side.
- Data-Driven Insights: Experience with Workday’s data migration tools and security frameworks to ensure seamless integrations.
- Certification: Current Workday HCM / Talent & Performance certifications (an advantage).
NEXT STEPS
Are you ready to transform HR systems with Workday excellence? Join us and drive the future of work.
The role offers competitive compensation, performance incentives, and a dynamic environment to shape your career while making an impact.
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