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.
Main purpose of the role & responsibilities in the business:
Join a dynamic, high-performing team at the heart of Kainos Smart Audit—a product that’s not only growing year on year, but also consistently achieves outstanding customer satisfaction scores. As part of our team, you’ll be immersed in an environment that thrives on innovation, collaboration, and a shared passion for delivering real value to some of the world’s most recognized organizations—including Workday themselves. Smart Audit is leading the way in bringing AI to life within the Workday ecosystem. Our rapid growth is fueled by a bold roadmap and a commitment to staying at the cutting edge of intelligent automation, analytics, and reporting. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to shape the future of Workday products, working alongside talented colleagues in product, engineering, and data science to deliver solutions that set new standards for transparency, control, and insight. If you’re excited by the prospect of working with global leaders, driving impactful change, and being part of a team that’s redefining what’s possible with AI in enterprise software, we’d love to hear from you.
Step into the role of Workday Reporting Lead and become a driving force behind the data that powers Smart Audit’s industry-leading analytics and AI capabilities. In this position, you won’t just manage data—you’ll shape the future of how global organizations gain insight and control through Workday. You’ll collaborate with talented colleagues across product, engineering, and data science, transforming complex reporting needs into innovative, scalable solutions that make a real impact for our customers. Every day, you’ll engage with a diverse and dynamic client base—including some of the world’s most recognized companies—to understand their unique challenges and help design the next generation of Smart Audit features. If you’re passionate about working at the intersection of data, technology, and customer success, and you’re eager to help bring cutting-edge AI to life in the Workday ecosystem, this is your opportunity to make your mark.
Key Responsibilities:
Design, configure, and optimise Workday reports using Report Writer, Calculated Fields, Dashboards, and Discovery Boards.
Gather reporting requirements from stakeholders and translate them into technical specifications.
Develop advanced, composite, and matrix reports for HR, Payroll, and Finance modules.
Maintain reporting standards and ensure compliance with data governance and security policies.
Provide troubleshooting and performance optimisation for existing reports.
Build relationships with key customers to understand their requirements, collaborate on report testing and coordinate PoCs.
Support team members with Workday reporting queries and deliver internal training as needed on Workday reporting functionality to foster team literacy in the Workday reporting area.
Partner with Data Science teams to help fetch the correct Workday data required to build AI features in the most performant and scalable manner.
Troubleshoot Workday reporting issues and ensure data consistency across systems.
Document technical specifications and maintain integration architecture standards.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
Strong experience with Workday Report Writer, Calculated Fields & RaaS.
Knowledge of Workday HCM, Payroll, and Financials modules.
Understanding of all types of calculated fields and experience in creating and maintaining complex calculated fields.
Up to date with Workday's regular updates and perform analysis on the same as required.
Experience and understanding of reporting security.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field.
Excellent communication, analytical and problem-solving skills.
Desirable:
Knowledge for Workday Studio, EIB, Core Connectors, WQL and APIs.
Workday Integration or Workday Reporting certification.
Familiarity with Prism Analytics and dashboard creation.
Understanding of XML/XSLT, SOAP, REST, and data transformation would be beneficial.
Any experience with Building AI agents and queries and working with data science teams
Knowledge of Workday’s AI offerings
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.
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Kainos Belfast, Northern Ireland Office
4-6 Upper Crescent, Belfast, United Kingdom, BT7 1NT
