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KPMG is currently seeking a Lead Specialist, Workday HCM & Security to join our Managed Services practice.

Responsibilities:

• Provide oversight and lead execution of day-to-day activities for Workday managed services engagements across a variety of post-production clients, which includes enhancements, optimizations, break/fix support, release management, new feature deployments, process improvements, and strategic road mapping; lead the analysis, design, configuration, and delivery of Workday solutions
• Guide cross-functional teams in troubleshooting complex Workday issues and implementing scalable solutions, ensuring proper documentation of design decisions, configuration rationale, and solution architecture for knowledge continuity and governance
• Lead onshore and offshore Workday HCM teams by managing capacity, forecasting resource needs, and balancing workloads, while also driving team development through skill gap analysis, mentoring, and ongoing coaching to ensure high-quality delivery and career growth
• Serve as a strategic Workday HCM advisor during sales pursuits and proposal development by leading client tenant assessments, identifying optimization opportunities, and shaping value-driven solutions to enhance feature adoption, and operational efficiency
• Function as a Workday Security SME, leading the design, configuration, and governance of security roles, domain and business process policies, while ensuring compliance with organizational, regulatory, and data access standards; apply security best practices to support audit readiness, enforce access controls, and maintain a strong overall tenant security posture
• Act with integrity, professionalism, and personal responsibility to uphold KPMG's respectful and courteous work environment

Qualifications:

• Minimum five years of recent experience in post-production, managed services support or consulting experience working directly with internal/external clients in area of Workday HCM-Security; minimum two years of recent experience in a leadership role
• Master of Business Administration (MBA) or Management Information Systems (MIS) from an accredited college/university is preferred; minimum of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university is required
• Required Workday certification/skills in HCM-Security. Please note that any candidate hired by KPMG into this position that doesn't currently hold the certification will be required to secure them within three months from the commencement of employment
• Preferred additional Workday certification/skills in at least one of the following: Core Compensation, Advanced Compensation, Talent and Performance, Advanced Reporting, Learning, People Experience, Recruiting, Benefits
• Deep understanding of HCM-Security business processes and how they are operationalized within Workday, with experience leading process reengineering and implementing enhancements to workflows, approvals, and reporting that drive efficiency, compliance, and business value
• Exceptional communication, facilitation, and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively engage stakeholders, translate complex concepts, and lead cross-functional collaboration across onshore and offshore teams Demonstrated ability to drive structured problem-solving and guide teams through root cause analysis, resolution planning, and delivery of scalable Workday solutions
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. KPMG LLP will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa).

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KPMG recruits on a rolling basis. Candidates are considered as they apply, until the opportunity is filled. Candidates are encouraged to apply expeditiously to any role(s) for which they are qualified that is also of interest to them.

Los Angeles County applicants: Material job duties for this position are listed above. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness, and safeguard business operations and company reputation. Pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.