Workday Reporting Associate

JOB DESCRIPTION Join Kainos and Shape the Future 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.Workday Reporting AssociateAs a Workday Reporting & Analytics Consultant, you will be responsible for driving customer transformation in their Workday experience through the revision and creation of Workday reports and analytical tools based on both customer requirements and our own capability best practices.You will work as part of a team responsible for delivering projects for customers of all sizes, across multiple industries. You will quickly become a specialist within your field, providing mentorship and oversight to more junior team members.Training will be provided for the role, and role expectations will be in line with the band of the successful applicant. All the standard Workday Consultant responsibilities for the Kainos bands apply as per the successful applicant’s current banding.MINIMUM (ESSENTIAL) REQUIREMENTS:Strong customer orientation, with experience in a customer-interacting, advisory environment.Ability 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.Good commercial awareness and sound understanding of project and business dynamicsCapable of working within (remote) teams and alongside customers, as well as on your individual tasks with no supervisionAble to plan own workload and meet deadlinesSome consulting skills e.g., presenting, participating in workshops, explaining functionality or solutions to customersAble to apply all relevant standards and procedures to your own work, maintaining high quality, accuracy and attention to detailAware of the importance of confidentiality and non-disclosure policies and/or agreements and ensures security of information at all timesAwareness of the Kainos story and wider business offeringAwareness of company strategy and how to support itCapable of suggesting enhancements in tools and/or processes to benefit the practiceWilling to learn in depth about relevant subject matter e.g., international regulatory requirementsAble to rotate through various Workday delivery services, specifically Consulting and Application Management ServicesFor Application Management Services, able to deliver work to meet defined Service Level AgreementsAble, if required, to travel to customer sites in the same region (minimal out of region travel may also be required)DESIRABLE:Workday Advanced or Composite Reporting Experience is desirable for this roleSolid understanding of Workday products (HCM/Payroll/Financials) as well as any specialist capabilityStrong preference for candidates with a Workday Reporting CertificationPrism/People Analytics Experience preferredExperience in post deployment servicesExperience in reporting, analytics, or data visualization using ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, PeopleSoft) or similar platforms.Knowledge of HR or Finance processes.Experience in consulting or client-facing roles.WHO WE ARE:Our vision is to enable outstanding people to create digital solutions that have a positive impact on people’s lives. Our values aren't abstract; they are the behaviors we expect from each other every day and underpin everything that we do. We expect everyone to display our values by being determined in how obstacles are overcome; honest when dealing with others; respectful of how you treat others; creative to find solutions to complex problems and cooperative by sharing information, knowledge and experience. These values, applied collectively, help to produce an outstanding Kainos person, team and culture.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.