Workday Data Principal Consultant

Collaborative Solutions; London; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Principal Data Consultant to lead clients through Workday implementations. This dynamic role offers the chance to become a Workday HCM and Data expert, utilizing advanced tools for data conversion and monitoring. You'll partner with clients, ensuring excellence at every project phase while enjoying a supportive network and world-class training. If you're a self-starter eager to make an impact in a fast-paced environment, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a team that values innovation and integrity, and help transform the future of Human Capital Management.

Benefits

Entrepreneurial Environment

Learning Opportunities

Global Operations

Community Outreach Programs

Affinity Groups

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of ERP Data Conversion or HCM implementation experience required.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are essential.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in IT or related fields.

Responsibilities

• Become a Workday HCM and Data expert, guiding clients through implementations.
• Design and generate data tracking tools and develop useful reports.
• Support clients through all phases of the project for smooth transitions.

Skills

ERP Data Conversion

HCM Implementation

Workday HCM

Data Mining

Data Loading

Advanced Excel

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Communication Skills

Presentation Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology

Equivalent Experience in MIS

Tools

Workday iLoad

Workday EIB

Workday Object Transporter

Workday Advanced Load

Workday 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

• Security Clearance highly desired

• 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

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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.