Workday HCM Manager | Consulting

4 weeks ago


Adelaide, Australia KPMG Full time

Job Description

Continuous business transformation with technology is essential for organisations seeking to grow, increase efficiencies and remain relevant amid times of innovation and change. Our Technology Implementation team work closely with organisations to enhance the potential of their technology through the analysis, assessment, and implementation of proven technology solutions. Successful transformation is more than embedding new technology into a business. It requires deep industry insight, functional expertise and technology know-how that underpins an organisation’s strategic goals.

KPMG's Workday Practice is currently our fastest growing practice. We are seeing tremendous client demand and looking forward, we do not anticipate this slowing down.

In this ever-changing market environment, our talented team members must be adaptable and thrives in a collaborative, team-driven culture. At KPMG our people are our number one priority. With a wealth of learning and career development opportunities, world-class training and mentoring, we make sure our people continue to grow both professionally and personally. If you are looking for a firm with a strong team connection where you can be your whole, authentic self, have an impact, advance your skills and deepen your consulting experience, then consider a career with KPMG.

Join the firm that Workday and industry analysts recognise as leading both in innovation and transformation delivery connecting and learning with over 3,000 Workday practitioners from strategy through to implementation globally.

Your Opportunity

As a Manager in our Workday Practice, you will play a crucial role in supporting our clients and internal initiatives. You will be:

  • Facilitating and leading client workshops.
  • Translating client requirements into functional designs.
  • Partnering with clients throughout the implementation lifecycle – from leading design, right through to go-live and hypercare.
  • Overseeing multiple Workday HCM modules.
  • Sharing your experience with junior team-members to help them grow and develop.
  • Contributing to the team’s business development and market opportunities.
  • Positively contributing and impacting our KPMG teams through initiatives which build our culture and capabilities.

How are you Extraordinary?

  • You are passionate about the importance of fantastic communication to share ideas, inspire, and create change. You are able to digest, distil, and communicate complex concepts in both written and verbal forms.
  • You resonate with our values and are excited to contribute to our culture of integrity, excellence, and collaboration.
  • You actively seek out opportunities for growth, are comfortable challenging the status quo, and enjoy getting out of your comfort zone.

Your Experience

At KPMG, we believe diversity of thought, background and unique experience strengthens relationships and delivers meaningful benefits to our people, our clients and communities. To be considered for this opportunity, your qualifications, skills & experience could include: 

  • Proven track record of leading successful Workday HCM implementations, with a preference for Core HCM and Recruiting.
  • Ability to handle multiple tasks concurrently, prioritise to meet deadlines and manage expectations where there are conflicting demands.
  • Strategic critical thinker, with an aptitude for using that skill to solve complex problems and plan for the future.
  • Teambuilding experience and skills, with a passion for conducting your best work with a diverse and multidisciplinary team around you to collaborate, share ideas, and learn together.
  • Relevant Workday HCM certifications (desirable for Core HCM and Recruiting).

Additional Information

KPMG is a professional services firm with global outreach and deep sector experience. We work with clients across an array of industries to solve complex challenges, steer change and enable growth. 

Our people are what make KPMG the thriving workplace that it is and what sets us apart is that we know great minds think differently. Collaborate with a team of passionate, highly skilled professionals who’ve got your back. You’ll build relationships with unique and diverse colleagues who will provide you with the support you need to be your best and produce meaningful and impactful work in an inclusive, equitable culture.

At KPMG, you’ll take control over how you work. We’re embracing a new way of working in many ways, from offering flexible hours and locations to generous paid parental leave and career breaks. Our people enjoy a variety of exciting perks, including retail discounts, health and wellbeing initiatives, learning and growth opportunities, salary packaging options and more.

Diverse candidates have diverse needs. During your recruitment journey, information will be provided about adjustment requests. If you require additional support before submitting your application, please contact the Talent Support Team.

At KPMG every career is different, and we look forward to seeing how you grow with us.



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