Workday Data Principal Consultant

Collaborative Solutions; Toowoomba Regional; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Toowoomba is seeking a Principal Data Consultant experienced in Human Capital Management. You will guide clients through Workday implementation phases, ensuring effective data handling and system transitions. Required qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in IT and 2-5 years of relevant experience. This role offers support and extensive training within a dynamic team environment.

Benefits

World-class training

Supportive mentorship

Opportunities for advancement

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of ERP Data Conversion or HCM implementation experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Eligible for SC Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Become a Workday HCM and Data expert.
• Guide clients through data extract and cleansing process.
• Create ETL scripts for data transformation.

Skills

Data conversion

Data mining

Strong communication skills

Analytical skills

HCM implementation experience

Advanced Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in IT

Tools

Workday HCM

iLoad

EIB

Advanced Load

Migration Recipe

Job description

Cognizant Workday Practice is seeking a Principal Data Consultant experienced in Human Capital Management.

As a Principal Data Consultant you will guide clients through the transformation, implementation and operation phases of a Workday implementation.

This role is best suited for self-starters who are eager to work across a range of customers and dive headfirst into all phases of Workday system implementations.

We provide world‑class, on‑the‑job training and an incredibly supportive network of mentors.

Join our dedicated team of experienced Workday implementation professionals and become part of our dynamic, fast‑paced, transformation consulting practice.

Responsibilities

• Become a Workday HCM and Data expert with knowledge of design, configuration, testing, and implementation
• Partner closely with your team and customers to achieve excellence in each phase of your projects
• Learn to use the Workday tools of iLoad, EIB, Object Transporter, Advanced Load, and Migration Recipe to do tenant to tenant migrations
• Design and generate data tracking and monitoring tools, and develop reports with accurate, easy to read, useful information
• Utilize your technical aptitude to convert and map data sources into data conversion templates via iLoads
• Guide clients through the data extract and cleansing process, including loading customer data, moving configuration from tenant to tenant, and configuring business processes and security
• Create ETL scripts to transform and load data, and create strategies to improve and normalize client data

Support the validation of data loaded into Workday

• Regularly engage and support the client through all phases of the project, ensuring a smooth transfer from legacy systems to the Workday HCM solution
• Perform multiple tasks under limited direction, while regularly keeping the client, your project team and your Engagement Manager abreast of changes or progress related to the project
• Actively participate in update training and internal opportunities to share one's skills and learnings with others within the organization

Skills & Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Information Technology, MIS, or related field
• 2-5 years ERP Data Conversion or HCM implementation experience
• 2-5 years Workday HCM experience highly desired
• Certified in PRISM and Reporting highly desired
• Eligible for SC Clearance - you must have been a UK resident for the last five years and be legally entitled to work in the UK
• Experience with data conversion, data mining, and data loading
• Advanced experience of Excel
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Ability to work well individually as well as in a team environment

Why choose Cognizant

• Entrepreneurial environment that welcomes your ideas
• Opportunity to do great work
• Outreach programs that support communities and tap into your volunteer spirit
• Learning opportunities to help current needs and advancement
• Global operations, with opportunities in North America, Europe and Asia Pacific
• An abundance of Affinity groups to meet your needs

Cognizant Core Values

• Work as One: We think beyond roles, relying on each other's strengths to win as a team.
• Raise the Bar: We always aim for excellence in how we work and what we deliver.
• Dare to Innovate: We push boundaries and take chances to reimagine what's possible.
• Do the Right Thing: We all lead with integrity and always make the ethical choice.
• Own It: We own the outcomes for our company, colleagues, and community.