EDM Support Consultant (Workday Product)

Join Kainos and Shape the Future At Kainos, we’re problem solvers, innovators, and collaborators - driven by a shared mission to create real impact. Whether we’re transforming digital services for millions, delivering cutting-edge Workday solutions, or pushing the boundaries of technology, we do it together. We believe in a people-first culture , where your ideas are valued, your growth is supported, and your contributions truly make a difference. Here, you’ll be part of a diverse, ambitious team that celebrates creativity and collaboration. Ready to make your mark? Join us and be part of something bigger. As a Workday EDM Support Consultant , you’ll be part of a collaborative and fast-paced support team delivering post-deployment services and ongoing support to our global EDM customers. The team environment is built around shared ownership, continuous learning, and supporting one another while managing customer interactions, system updates, and issue resolution in line with agreed SLAs. This role blends customer-facing consulting with hands-on solution support , giving you exposure to real-world challenges across a diverse client base. You’ll work closely with customers to understand their needs, investigate and troubleshoot issues, and provide clear, pragmatic solutions, while also collaborating with internal teams such as product, engineering, and delivery. You’ll take ownership of support requests end-to-end, balancing responsiveness with quality and helping customers get ongoing value from their EDM solution. Beyond day-to-day support, you’ll contribute to knowledge sharing, process improvement, and the evolution of the EDM support offering , helping shape how the team operates as it scales. The support environment at Kainos values curiosity, accountability, and teamwork, offering opportunities to grow your technical skills, deepen your Workday expertise , and make a tangible impact for both customers and colleagues Key Responsibilities Provide configuration, troubleshooting, and advisory EDM support to customers post-deployment. Deliver services within agreed SLAs, ensuring high customer satisfaction. Manage and prioritise incoming requests, identifying root causes and resolving issues effectively. Support recurring releases and deployments, helping customers adopt new features and updates. Work collaboratively across internal Support Teams . Contribute to knowledge base development to support internal learning and customer self-service by documenting complex troubleshooting steps and solutions . Ensure compliance with data security, privacy, and governance standards in all configurations and processes. Serve as a point of contact for supporting Service Managers in handling and resolving customer escalations. Minimum (Essential) Requirements: Good customer focus and some experience in a customer-facing role , consulting environment. Willing to understand customer needs and build relationships. Able to understand when to escalate issues when appropriate . . Basic understanding of Workday products either/or HCM/Financials/Payroll as well as any specialist Capability. Ability to manage competing priorities and resolve issues independently. Clear and effective communicator, able to communicate with customers and colleagues with credibility and empathy, including in a remote working situation. Capable of working within (remote) teams and alongside customers, as well as on your individual tasks with no supervision Able to apply all relevant standards and procedures to your own work, maintaining high quality, accuracy and attention to detail. A proactive, solutions-oriented mindset, with a desire to continuously learn and grow. Aware of the importance of confidentiality and non-disclosure policies and/or agreements and ensures security of information at all times . Desirable Skills Workday certification in HCM, Payroll, or Financials. Awareness of ITIL, I SO -2000 principles and best practices Experience with JIRA Service Desk Experience in a Support environment or post deployment services Embracing our differences At Kainos, we believe in the power of diversity, equity and inclusion. We are committed to building a team that is as diverse as the world we live in, where everyone is valued, respected, and given an equal chance to thrive.   We actively seek out talented people from all backgrounds, regardless of age, race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability, or any other characteristic that makes them who they are.   We also believe every candidate deserves a level playing field. Our friendly talent acquisition team is here to support you every step of the way, so if you require any accommodations or adjustments, we encourage you to reach out. We understand that everyone's journey is different, and by having a private conversation we can ensure that our recruitment process is tailored to your needs.