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Kainos Group plc is a UK-based IT provider specializing in Digital Services, Workday Services, and Workday Products, serving public, commercial, and healthcare sectors globally.
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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 differences  

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.

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Nov 02, 2026
Posted on
Sep 03, 2026
Job type
Full Time
Experience level
Mid-level

Experience

5 years minimum

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United Kingdom

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Job categories
Workday Payroll Consultant Payroll Consulting Workday Implementation HR Technology Consulting Enterprise Payroll Specialist Workday Payroll Consulting Workday Consultant Workday Payroll Specialist Workday Certified Consultant

Skills
Workday Payroll Workday HCM Workday Financials Application Management Services Payroll Consulting Customer Relationship Management Remote Team Solution Design Payroll Implementation HR Management Payroll Processing US Payroll Workday Certification Consulting Confidentiality And Presentations Commercial Awareness

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About Kainos

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Kainos Group plc is a digital technology company headquartered in Belfast, Northern Ireland. Founded in 1986 as a joint venture between Fujitsu and The Queen's University of Belfast's business incubation unit, QUBIS Ltd, Kainos has grown into a significant player in the IT services and software solutions sector. The company is publicly traded on the London Stock Exchange and is a constituent of the FTSE 250 Index. Kainos operates through three main divisions: Digital Services, Workday Services, and Workday Products. The Digital Services division focuses on the full lifecycle development and support of customized digital solutions for public sector, commercial, and healthcare clients. This includes areas such as cloud and engineering, digital advisory, data and artificial intelligence, intelligent automation, and experience design.

The company has a strong track record of delivering transformational projects for government bodies and large enterprises, helping them to modernize their systems and improve citizen and customer experiences.

The Workday Services division positions Kainos as a leading partner for Workday, Inc., specializing in the deployment, optimization, and support of Workday's cloud-based finance, HR, and planning software for organizations across Europe and North America. Kainos has achieved significant recognition within the Workday ecosystem, including being a three-time Workday partner award winner. The Workday Products division develops specialized software that complements Workday's offerings. Key products include Smart Test (an automated testing solution for Workday), Smart Audit, and Smart Shield, designed to enhance Workday's functionality and efficiency for users. Kainos also offers Evolve, an Electronic Medical Records (EMR) product for the healthcare sector.

With a global presence and a workforce of over 3,000 employees across offices in Europe, North America, and Asia, Kainos is committed to innovation and leveraging technology to solve complex business challenges and improve people's lives. The company emphasizes a strong company culture and has been recognized as a desirable place to work.

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Ruby on Rails

Python

C

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Terraform

Azure DevOps

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Nov 02, 2026
Posted on
Sep 03, 2026
Job type
Full Time
Experience level
Mid-level

Experience

5 years minimum

Location requirements
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United Kingdom

Hiring timezones
Show UTC offsets

United Kingdom +/- 0 hours

Job categories
Workday Payroll Consultant Payroll Consulting Workday Implementation HR Technology Consulting Enterprise Payroll Specialist Workday Payroll Consulting Workday Consultant Workday Payroll Specialist Workday Certified Consultant

Skills
Workday Payroll Workday HCM Workday Financials Application Management Services Payroll Consulting Customer Relationship Management Remote Team Solution Design Payroll Implementation HR Management Payroll Processing US Payroll Workday Certification Consulting Confidentiality And Presentations Commercial Awareness

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Company size

1001-5000 employees

Founded in

1986

Chief executive officer

Brendan Mooney

Markets
Digital Transformation IT Services Cloud Computing Enterprise Software Human Resources Technology Healthcare IT Public Sector Technology Software Testing SaaS AI

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United Kingdom

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