Workday Compensation Lead

Overview

At KPMG in Canada, our people bring their unique perspectives to Canada’s most important challenges. Here, you can build momentum that reaches beyond our business, develop skills for the future, and take ownership of your career with support at every stage. Join a firm where your career can make a difference.

Are you a talented leader with a proven track record for motivating teams and delivering exceptional client service?

Our Workday team in is looking for a professional like you with the skills and drive to make a real difference.

What you will do

As a Workday Compensation Lead in our Workday practice, you’ll be learning from some of the best in the industry and growing your personal skillset by:

• • Taking accountability for Workday Compensation deliverables by leading client engagements and teams to successful outcomes with a focus on supporting your team, client needs and generating value.
  • Developing a reputation as a subject matter expert for all things Workday Compensation (as well as other modules if you desire).
  • Leading the end-to-end design and configuration of the Workday Compensation solutions for various clients across a range of industries.
  • Participating in troubleshooting activities, and conducting root cause analysis where necessary.
  • Providing guidance where possible on Compensation integrations and reports.
  • Helping to convert legacy data into Workday, and gain ongoing feedback from clients on the developed solution within an Agile development environment.
  • Providing production cutover/transition support and production support assistance.
  • Contributing to internal training to share product knowledge, skills, and learning's with others within the IT Advisory and Management Consulting Practices.
  • Preparing reports and presentations for KPMG and client leaders to keep relevant stakeholders apprised of overall project status.
  • Supporting client pursuits business development efforts including preparing proposals and leading presentations to senior executives
  • Building long-term business relationships with senior client personnel and executives through engagements and networking in professional organizations.

What you bring to the role

• 5+ years of experience implementing enterprise solutions with at least one full life cycle implementation and thorough understanding of Workday Compensation processes, best practices, and regulations.
• Experience implementing Workday is preferable, but other ERP experience will be considered.
• Workday Compensation certification is a definite asset.
• Bachelors degree from an accredited university in a related discipline is preferable
• Exposure to a variety of technology solutions from vendors including Workday, SAP, Oracle, PeopleSoft, Ultimate Software, ADP, Ceridian or similar vendors.
• This position requires written and oral fluency in English because it involves collaboration with English-speaking colleagues and stakeholders located outside of Quebec, as well as the use of tools, technical documentation, and professional communications that are primarily available in English.
• Superior communication skills, both written and verbal, as well as the ability to communicate with client stakeholders and leadership.
• Ability to work closely in a collaborative team environment, and lead teams and project deliverables.
• Experience working in a client facing role with both technical and functional stakeholders strong relationship management skills and a passion for client satisfaction and delivery excellence.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, results-focused environment.
• Flexibility to travel to client site as needed

Providing you with the support you need to be at your best

Our Values, The KPMG Way

Integrity, we do what is right | Excellence, we never stop learning and improving | Courage, we think and act boldly | Together, we respect each other and draw strength from our differences | For Better, we do what matters

KPMG in Canada is a proud equal opportunities employer and we are committed to creating a respectful, inclusive and barrier-free workplace that allows all of our people to reach their full potential. A diverse workforce is key to our success and we believe in bringing your whole self to work. We welcome all qualified candidates to apply and hope you will choose KPMG in Canada as your employer of choice.

Adjustments and accommodations throughout the recruitment process

At KPMG, we are committed to fostering an inclusive recruitment process where all candidates can be themselves and excel. We aim to provide a positive experience and are prepared to offer adjustments or accommodations to help you perform at your best. Adjustments (informal requests), such as extra preparation time or the option for micro breaks during interviews, and accommodations (formal requests), such as accessible communication supports or technology aids, are tailored to individual needs and role requirements. You will have an opportunity to request an adjustment or accommodation at any point throughout the recruitment process. If you require support, please contact KPMG’s Employee Relations Service team by calling 1-888-466-4778.

AI Usage

We embrace the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance the candidate experience and streamline our recruitment processes. AI tools may help with organizing applications or surfacing relevant qualifications. However, no hiring decisions are made using AI. Every hiring decision is made by our hiring managers and recruitment professionals, who are equipped with training that empowers them to use these tools responsibly. AI technologies used in our recruitment process undergo detailed risk assessments, including security and privacy requirements, that align with KPMG’s Trusted AI framework.

We believe technology should empower human judgment, not replace it. It’s one of the many ways we’re delivering on our vision of being a technology-first, people-driven firm.