Workday Talent & Performance Lead

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. In addition, 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 specifics trainings for your functional lead role. You will start with training -together with colleagues - and you will join seminars at various international locations. You will be primed, equipped and well-networked to tackle exciting projects. 

We believe in inclusion and diversity and supporting the whole person. Our core values comprise of Stewardship, Best People, Client Value Creation, One Global Network, Respect for the Individual and Integrity. 

“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.” – Julie Sweet, Accenture CEO 

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 opportunity to work from home

• Friendly and social work environment

• Ability to craft your career based on your own aspirations.

As a Workday Talent & Performance Lead:

You'll be part of a team of advisory professionals who deliver more than just technology. From rapid deployments to complete transformations, you'll provide integrated, cloud-based HR solutions that put organizations on the fast track to a better way to work.

In this role, you will help our clients get the most out of their Workday investment by:

• Collaborate with clients on industry standards and leading practices in Talent & Performance domains, contributing to functional solutions that meet client needs and objective and applying Workday and Accenture methodologies.

• Hosting workshops and leading discussions on topics in line with your area(s) of expertise, covering both HCM and Compensation functionalities.

• Independently leading your workstream and reporting on progress

• Ability to lead diverse and disparate teams and lead them through the implementation. Liaising closely with client counterparts, Accenture colleagues, and Workday to exceed client expectations

• Actively supporting innovation through the creation of new industry-leading methods and assets

We are looking for experience in the following skills: 

• Experience leading multiple End to End Workday HCM and Talent & Performance implementation projects from initiation to completion, including requirements gathering, configuration, testing, and deployment

• Prior experience implementing Workday HCM / Talent & Performance or relevant on-premise or cloud-based platforms

• Ability to meet client travel requirements as needed and efficiently manage a team(s) and client interactions

• Thrive in a diverse, dynamic environment, meet deadlines despite conflicting demands, analytical thinking and problem solving skills

• Excellent communication skills in English, both verbal and written, and can clearly articulate complex messages and requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent

 Set yourself apart:

• Strong HR background with experience working in the Workday platform, either as a consultant or in a client role owning and driving the Workday Talent & Performance workstreams

• Experience with Workdays Data Migration tools and Security framework

• Up to date Workday, HCM / Talent & Performance certifications

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About Accenture

Accenture is a leading global professional services company that helps the world’s leading businesses, governments and other organizations build their digital core, optimize their operations, accelerate revenue growth and enhance citizen services—creating tangible value at speed and scale. We are a talent- and innovation-led company with approximately 791,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries. Technology is at the core of change today, and we are one of the world’s leaders in helping drive that change, with strong ecosystem relationships. We combine our strength in technology and leadership in cloud, data and AI with unmatched industry experience, functional expertise and global delivery capability. Our broad range of services, solutions and assets across Strategy & Consulting, Technology, Operations, Industry X and Song, together with our culture of shared success and commitment to creating 360° value, enable us to help our clients reinvent and build trusted, lasting relationships. We measure our success by the 360° value we create for our clients, each other, our shareholders, partners and communities.

Visit us atwww.accenture.com

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