Senior Associate, Workday Talent and Performance

Senior Associate, Workday Talent and Performance

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KPMG Advisory practice is currently our fastest growing practice. We are seeing tremendous client demand and are not anticipating any slowdown. In this ever‑changing market, our professionals must be adaptable and thrive in a collaborative, team‑driven culture. At KPMG, our people are our number one priority. We provide learning and career development opportunities, a world‑class training facility, and leading market tools to help our people grow both professionally and personally.

If you’re looking for a firm with a strong team connection where you can be your whole self, make an impact, advance your skills, deepen your experiences, and have flexibility to explore new areas of inspiration, consider a career in Advisory.

• Lead the analysis, design, configuration, and delivery of Workday solutions while executing day‑to‑day activities across managed services engagements including system enhancements, break/fix support, release management, new feature deployments, process improvements, and strategic road‑mapping, all supported by thorough documentation of configuration decisions and solution design.
• Lead post‑production optimization efforts, including new feature enablement and process improvement initiatives.
• Conduct configuration analysis and design sessions, implementing scalable and sustainable Workday solutions.
• Collaborate with onshore and offshore team members to troubleshoot complex Workday issues and provide guidance and mentorship to junior consultants to support their development and ensure quality delivery.
• Configure and support Workday HCM modules with a focus on Talent Management, Performance Reviews, and Succession Planning, including business processes such as goal setting, talent reviews, feedback cycles, and career development planning, ensuring alignment with client‑specific workflows and organizational strategies.
• Act with integrity, professionalism, and personal responsibility to uphold KPMG's respectful and courteous work environment.

• Minimum three years of recent experience in post‑production, managed services support, or consulting with internal/external clients in Workday HCM, Talent, and Performance.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university. Workday certification/skills in HCM and Talent and Performance are required; certification must be obtained within three months of employment if not already held.
• Preferred additional Workday certification/skills in at least one of the following: HCM Core, Advanced Reporting, Learning, People Experience, Recruiting, and Benefits.
• Proven ability to collaborate with integration teams to support interfaces between Workday and external HCM & Talent and Performance systems.
• Strong business knowledge of HCM, Talent, and Performance processes, including goal management, performance reviews, succession planning, and talent reviews.
• 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 U.S. work visas for this opportunity.

• Mid‑Senior level

• Full‑time

• General Business

We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package, including the following: medical and dental plans, vision coverage, disability and life insurance, 401(k) plans, and a robust suite of personal well‑being benefits to support mental health. Depending on job classification, standard work hours, and years of service, KPMG provides Personal Time Off per fiscal year. Each year KPMG publishes a calendar of holidays and provides two breaks: one at year‑end and another around the July 4th holiday.

For salary ranges, visit our pay‑transparency page. California salary range: $91,000 – $177,400.

KPMG is an equal opportunity employer. KPMG complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national…