Workday Graduate Consultant - Indianapolis - January 2027

When you join Kainos you get to think beyond limitations. You’ll be part of our exciting journey of using the disruptive power of technology to positively impact people’s lives around the world. Like transforming digital services for millions of citizens or helping Fortune 500 companies get live and thrive on Workday. We empower our people to push the boundaries of what’s possible in our industry.

These are exciting times to launch your career at Kainos. As we expand globally, we face a multitude of new opportunities. When you join us, you’ll be harnessing the disruptive power of emerging technology, along with your own talent. Our people-first culture makes us a diverse group of individuals who thrive as a team.

Many of us started our careers at Kainos in the early careers program, including our CEO. We understand the power of mentorship and promise to match your ambition, focusing on your continual learning and development. Start your journey with us and find out why our people write our story.

Your Opportunity:

Growth and Diversity: Foster an atmosphere for thriving and growth

Dynamic Cohort: Join a group of peers equally excited about the journey

Global Hubs: Work with colleagues in: Toronto, Canada, Belfast, Ireland, Gdansk, Poland and Buenos Aires, Argentina to name a few of our global locations

Mentorship: Be paired with a former program graduate and provided with opportunities for mentorship beyond your business unit

Role Alignment: Align with a department/role in our Workday Practice

Hands-On Learning: Gain independence through hands-on opportunities

Professional Training: Receive job-specific, professional, and business training throughout the first year

Upon completing the 12-month program, you'll acquire valuable expertise and skills to contribute to the organization's transformation. Fun fact: 11 of Kainos' top 17 leaders are graduates of our Early Careers Program! This full-time opportunity is designed to support your long-term success and growth within the company.

We are excited to offer a range of roles and will consider you for the position that best matches your skills, experiences, and preferences. Below, you'll find a list of available roles. This is a non-rotational position, and we focus on aligning candidates with roles based on the specific responsibilities and core requirements for each role. Additionally, you'll find detailed role-specific requirements to guide you in understanding each position's unique needs.

Role-Specific Requirements for Workday Graduate Consultants at Kainos:

Workday Graduate Consultant Human Capital Management (HCM)

Transform traditional HR functions (recruiting, training, payroll, compensation, performance management, reporting) into opportunities for engagement, productivity, and business improvement

Support the successful specification, design, and configuration of enterprise-scale Workday product solutions

Collaborate with internal delivery teams to provide fit-for-purpose and commercially viable solutions

Understand and translate customer requirements

Perform hands-on product configuration

Workday Graduate Financials Consultant

Transform traditional accounting processes (billing, collection, manage contracts and accounting) into opportunities by streamlining processes

Support the successful specification, design, and configuration of enterprise-scale Workday product solutions

Collaborate with internal delivery teams to provide fit-for-purpose and commercially viable solutions

Understand and translate customer requirements

Perform hands-on product configuration

Workday Graduate Data Consultant

Good understanding of the Workday or cloud delivery methodologies including the relevance of different stages of the project lifecycle

Converting data from legacy systems and spreadsheets into the Workday Cloud HCM and Financial Systems

Workday Graduate Smart Test / Smart Audit Consultant

Support the implementation or the improvement of our cloud based automated testing application

You will work with global brands to solve testing problems through Smart Automation for our customers Workday implementation

Transfer knowledge to the customer on Kainos Smart Testing tool of functionality and how to use the tool

 Workday Graduate Integrations Consultant

Proficiency with XML, XPath and XSLT, and be knowledgeable in an object-oriented programming language (preferably J2EE)

Good understanding of cloud computing, web services and associated integration challenges

Collaborate with integration consultants to deliver integration solutions for the Workday HCM system

Capture requirements, document, implement, deploy, and support integration solutions within a Workday implementation project, with guidance from senior consultants

Develop and share expert knowledge of Workday product, integration platform toolset, and HCM/Financials business domain

Build strong customer relationships to understand and align integration solutions with their needs

Ensure integration solutions are fit for purpose and commercially viable

Core Requirements for All Workday Graduate Consultant Positions:

Currently enrolled in or have completed a bachelor’s degree before January 2027 in Informatics, Information Systems, Computer Science, Business, Finance, Human Resources, Economics, or other related degree from a university of recognized standing

Good communication skills, and willing to assume a customer facing role, with the ability to communicate effectively with colleagues and clients

Capable of working within teams and alongside customers, as well as on your individual tasks with limited supervision. Able to manage your time effectively and record it accurately

Are legally eligible to work in USA with no restrictions or time limits and able to enter Canada to work on client assignments

Thriving on collaboration, we welcome candidates who can join us in person at our vibrant Downtown Indy office, where we're excited to provide hands-on support and foster an inclusive workplace culture. There will be an in-office requirement of 5 days per week, at the beginning of the program.

Sponsorship: Kainos does not provide employment visa sponsorship for U.S.-based roles. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship now or in the future, including for programs such as OPT, CPT, or H-1B.

Popularity of scheme: We’re looking forward to receiving and reviewing your application. We strongly encourage you to apply early. If a high number of applications are received, this role may close earlier than the advertised deadline. In cases where a large volume of applications is received, the recruitment team will apply enhanced criteria to refine the shortlisting process.   

Completing your application: We recommend avoiding the LinkedIn quick apply function, as it may alter the format of your resume and exclude important details.   

Instead, please apply directly via the Kainos Careers website: Your Kainos story starts here   

Please note that the application process is two parts, completing a questionnaire and uploading your resume. It is important that you complete the questionnaire in full, to the best of your ability.   

Once the role closes, the Job Description will no longer be accessible. We recommend saving a copy in advance.   

TIMELINES*   

Closing Date – February 15, 2026 

First Round Interviews – February 9th – February 27th, 2026 

Final Round Interviews** – March 2nd – March 18th, 2026

**This will include a required on-site Finalist Day at our Toronto location 

Start Date – January 2027 

*Dates are subject to change due to business needs   

ED&I STATEMENT 

At Kainos, we recognise many of the greatest ideas and innovations come from a diverse mix of minds, backgrounds and experiences, and we are committed to cultivating an inclusive working environment that drives changes in Technology. Therefore, we particularly welcome applications from groups who are typically under-represented in this sector including women, non-binary and transgender people.  At Kainos, our culture and flexible working approach are important to us - you can read more about it here. Kainos is a people-first organisation – you can find out more about our Employee Network groups here. All appointments will be based on merit.