OverviewAt KPMG, you’ll join a team of diverse and dedicated problem solvers, connected by a common cause: turning insight into opportunity for clients and communities around the world.
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- Lead the design, architecture, and implementation of complex Workday HCM solutions, ensuring alignment with business objectives and enterprise technology standards.
- Serve as the primary functional and technical architect for Workday HCM, including Core HCM, Compensation, Talent, Performance, Recruiting, Learning, Absence, Time Tracking, and related modules.
Develop and maintain the Workday roadmap, driving continuous enhancement, optimization, and adoption across the platform.
- Architect end-to-end integrations between Workday and internal/external systems, ensuring data integrity, security, and operational efficiency.
- Lead business development activities such as identification, proposal development, and other pursuit activities; work with the appropriate KPMG resources from other service lines/industries in collaboration with the Partner.
- Plan and manage engagements under the leadership of the Partner
- Lead client engagements and teams to successful outcomes with a focus on supporting your team, client needs and generating value
- Build long-term business relationships with senior client personnel and executives through engagements and networking in professional organizations.
- Work with senior KPMG leaders to understand, enhance and integrate service offerings across the service line.
What you bring to the role- Minimum of five years of experience with Workday implementation and upgrade experience with strong client services orientation and accustomed to taking an active role in executing projects
- Bachelor's degree in an appropriate field from an accredited college/university
- Experience with Workday HCM advisory engagements for a variety of clients, with responsibilities including process design, package implementation lifecycle support and project reviews
- Experience leading and supporting business development activities such as deal qualification, proposal development, and other pursuit activities;
- 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.
- Superior communication skills, both written and verbal, as well as the ability to communicate with client stakeholders and leadership.
- Fluency in both English and French is considered an asset.
- Workday HCM certification is a definite asset (Please note that any candidate hired by KPMG into this position that doesn't currently hold the aforementioned certification will be required to secure one within three months from the commencement of employment)
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to clearly identify and define problems and develop creative solutions to meet client needs.
- Travel may be up to 30%.
Providing you with the support you need to be at your best
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Our Values, The KPMG WayIntegrity, 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.
