Manager, Workday HCM/Comp - Bilingual

KPMG

$90K — $120K *
Business Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 2-5 years of experience implementing enterprise solutions, including one full life cycle implementation.
  • Thorough understanding of Compensation processes, best practices, and regulations.
  • Experience implementing Workday is preferred; other ERP experience considered.
  • Workday Compensation certification is an asset.
  • Bachelor's degree in a related discipline is preferred.
  • Fluency in French and English is a significant advantage.
  • Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders effectively.

Responsibilities

  • Lead client engagements and teams to ensure successful project outcomes.
  • Act as a subject matter expert in Workday Compensation and related modules.
  • Design and configure Workday Compensation solutions for diverse clients.
  • Conduct troubleshooting and root cause analysis as needed.
  • Guide clients on Compensation integrations and reporting requirements.
  • Support the conversion of legacy data into Workday and gather client feedback.
  • Prepare project reports and presentations for both KPMG and clients.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work with leading industry experts and enhance personal skills.
  • Flexibility in work hours to accommodate personal matters.
  • Engagement with a diverse range of industries and clients.
  • Access to internal training programs to develop product knowledge.
  • Potential for client relationship building and networking within professional organizations.
Full Job Description
What you will do

As a 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 solution 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.
  • Working across various stakeholder groups including end users, functional teams, operations, infrastructure and more to transfer knowledge and resolve problems.
  • Building your technical and analytical expertise by delivering high quality results on time and proactively identifying and resolving project issues.
  • 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.
  • Working with senior KPMG leaders to understand, enhance and integrate service offerings across the service line.

What you bring to the role

  • 2 - 5 years of experience implementing enterprise solutions with at least one full life cycle implementation and thorough understanding of 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.
  • French and english fluency is a definite asset.
  • 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.
  • Canadian travel may be required, with occasional international travel a possibility.
  • At times, business needs arise and employees are required and agree to work beyond their normal work day or work week to fulfill the accountabilities required for their job. Likewise, people need time to devote to personal matters, and our approach to flexibility provides for this.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, results-focused environment.
  • Strong analytical and problem solving skills with the ability to clearly and articulately identify and define problems and develop creative solutions to address client requirements.

This position requires written and oral fluency in English because it involves interpretation and application of English standards, guidance, laws and regulations, servicing of English-speaking clients located across Canada and collaboration with English Speaking colleagues located outside of Quebec.

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