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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.\nAre you a talented leader with a proven track record for motivating teams and delivering exceptional client service?\nOur Workday team in is looking for a professional like you with the skills and drive to make a real difference.\nWhat you will do\nLead the design, architecture, and implementation of complex Workday HCM solutions, ensuring alignment with business objectives and enterprise technology standards.\nServe as the primary functional and technical architect for Workday HCM, including Core HCM, Compensation, Talent, Performance, Recruiting, Learning, Absence, Time Tracking, and related modules.\nDevelop and maintain the Workday roadmap, driving continuous enhancement, optimization, and adoption across the platform.\n\nArchitect end-to-end integrations between Workday and internal/external systems, ensuring data integrity, security, and operational efficiency.\nLead 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.\nPlan and manage engagements under the leadership of the Partner\nLead client engagements and teams to successful outcomes with a focus on supporting your team, client needs and generating value\nBuild long-term business relationships with senior client personnel and executives through engagements and networking in professional organizations.\nWork with senior KPMG leaders to understand, enhance and integrate service offerings across the service line.\nWhat you bring to the role\nMinimum 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\nExperience with Workday HCM advisory engagements for a variety of clients, with responsibilities including process design, package implementation lifecycle support and project reviews\nExperience leading and supporting business development activities such as deal qualification, proposal development, and other pursuit activities; \nExperience 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.\nSuperior communication skills, both written and verbal, as well as the ability to communicate with client stakeholders and leadership.\nFluency in both English and French is considered an asset.\nWorkday 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)\nExcellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to clearly identify and define problems and develop creative solutions to meet client needs.\nTravel may be up to 30%.\nKPMG Ontario Region Pay Range Information\nThe expected base salary range for this position is $103,000 to $150,000 and may be eligible for bonus awards. The determination of an applicant’s base salary within this range is based on the individual’s location, skills & competencies, and unique qualifications. In addition, KPMG offers a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards program.\nKPMG BC Region Pay Range Information\nThe expected base salary range for this position is $101,000 to $145,000and may be eligible for bonus awards. The determination of an applicant’s base salary within this range is based on the individual’s location, skills & competencies, and unique qualifications. In addition, KPMG offers a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards program.\nProviding you with the support you need to be at your best\nFor more information about KPMG in Canada’s Benefits and well-being, click here.\nOur Values, The KPMG Way\nIntegrity, 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\nKPMG 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.\nAdjustments and accommodations throughout the recruitment process\nAt 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.\nAI Usage\nWe 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.\nWe 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.\nLead the design, architecture, and implementation of complex Workday HCM solutions, ensuring alignment with business objectives and enterprise technology standards.\nServe as the primary functional and technical architect for Workday HCM, including Core HCM, Compensation, Talent, Performance, Recruiting, Learning, Absence, Time Tracking, and related modules.\nDevelop and maintain the Workday roadmap, driving continuous enhancement, optimization, and adoption across the platform.\n\nArchitect end-to-end integrations between Workday and internal/external systems, ensuring data integrity, security, and operational efficiency.\nLead 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.\nPlan and manage engagements under the leadership of the Partner\nLead client engagements and teams to successful outcomes with a focus on supporting your team, client needs and generating value\nBuild long-term business relationships with senior client personnel and executives through engagements and networking in professional organizations.\nWork with senior KPMG leaders to understand, enhance and integrate service offerings across the service line.\nMinimum 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\nExperience with Workday HCM advisory engagements for a variety of clients, with responsibilities including process design, package implementation lifecycle support and project reviews\nExperience leading and supporting business development activities such as deal qualification, proposal development, and other pursuit activities; \nExperience 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.\nSuperior communication skills, both written and verbal, as well as the ability to communicate with client stakeholders and leadership.\nFluency in both English and French is considered an asset.\nWorkday 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)\nExcellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to clearly identify and define problems and develop creative solutions to meet client needs.\nTravel may be up to 30%.\nKPMG Ontario Region Pay Range Information\nThe expected base salary range for this position is $103,000 to $150,000 and may be eligible for bonus awards. 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