People Data Operations Specialist | PGIM Ireland

Prudential Financial; Letterkenny; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Annual Leave

Pension Scheme

Annual Bonus Programme & Shop LK Voch

Life Assurance

Education Assistance

Job summary

PGIM Ireland, part of Prudential Financial, is seeking a Specialist for People Data Operations to execute Workday HCM data processes and mass data loads. The role partners with Global People Services, Compensation, Talent & Learning, HR Technology, and vendors to ensure data accuracy and timely execution.

Based in Letterkenny, the role operates in a hybrid model (2 days in-office). The successful candidate will document processes, support data validation, and maintain audit-ready procedures

Qualifications

• Experience with HR systems, preferably Workday HCM, including data processing, validation, reporting, or operational support.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy, quality control, and timely execution.
• Ability to troubleshoot data issues, identify patterns, elevate risks, and drive issues to resolution.

Responsibilities

• Execute and coordinate Workday mass data loads, including template preparation, validation, error review, troubleshooting, and follow‑through to completion.
• Support complex HR data processes by coordinating inputs, reviewing dependencies, validating data, and resolving issues with appropriate teams.
• Partner with internal stakeholders and vendors to confirm load readiness, review validation results, escalate blockers, and ensure timelines are met.

Skills

Workday HCM

Data processing

Data validation

Excel

Stakeholder coordination

Documentation

Tools

Workday

Job description

A GLOBAL LEADING ASSET MANAGER WITH A DIVERSE & INCLUSIVE CULTURE As the Global Asset Management business of Prudential Financial Inc. (PFI), we’re always looking for ways to improve financial services. We’re passionate about making a meaningful impact - touching the lives of millions and solving financial challenges in an ever-changing world. We also believe talent is key to achieving our vision and are intentional about building a culture on respect and collaboration. When you join PGIM, you’ll unlock a motivating and impactful career – all while growing your skills and advancing your profession at one of the world’s leading global asset managers! If you’re not afraid to think differently and challenge the status quo, come and be a part of a dedicated team that’s investing in your future by shaping tomorrow today. At PGIM, You Can!

What you can expect:

The People Services & Solutions team supports critical HR operations across payroll, HR systems, data management, and shared services. Within this organization, the Specialist, People Data Operations will play a hands‑on role in executing Workday HCM data processes, supporting mass data loads, validating data accuracy, resolving operational issues, and helping ensure people data is processed correctly and on time. This role operates in a hybrid delivery model that includes internal teams and third‑party providers. The specialist will partner closely with Global People Services, Compensation, Talent & Learning, HR Technology, and external vendors to coordinate load activity, validate results, troubleshoot issues, document processes, and support consistent execution across a complex HR data environment.

Location: This role will be hybrid, 2 days a week in the Letterkenny office.

What you will do:

Execute and coordinate Workday mass data loads, including template preparation, validation, error review, troubleshooting, and follow‑through to completion. Support complex HR data processes, including compensation‑related activities, by coordinating inputs, reviewing dependencies, validating data, and resolving issues with the appropriate teams. Partner with internal stakeholders and third‑party vendors to confirm load readiness, review validation results, elevate blockers, and ensure operational timelines are met. Identify data issues, process gaps, and recurring errors; work with partners to correct root causes and reduce repeat manual effort. Maintain clear process documentation, checklists, and operating procedures to support consistency, auditability, and knowledge sharing across the team. Manage multiple operational priorities with attention to accuracy, urgency, risk, and downstream impact.

What you will bring:

Experience working with HR systems, preferably Workday HCM, including data processing, data validation, reporting, or operational support. Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy, quality control, and timely execution. Ability to troubleshoot data issues, identify patterns, elevate risks, and drive issues to resolution. Proven ability to coordinate across business, technology, and vendor teams in a deadline‑driven environment. Strong Excel and data management skills, with comfort reviewing large data sets, comparing outputs, and identifying discrepancies. Clear written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to document processes, summarize issues, and provide status updates. Execution‑focused mindset with the ability to manage competing priorities, follow through on commitments, and operate with sound judgment.

What will set you apart:

Hands‑on Workday HCM data load experience. Experience supporting compensation‑related HR data processes. Ability to improve recurring processes through documentation, checklists, root‑cause analysis, and stakeholder coordination. Comfort operating in a hybrid delivery model with internal teams and third‑party providers.

PGIM welcomes all applicants, even if you don't meet every requirement.

What we offer you:

• Health Insurance: PGIM Ireland partner with Laya and BUPA to provide health insurance schemes that cover eligible employees day to day medical and hospital expenses.
• Annual Leave of 23 days at full pay.
• Pension Scheme: Members of the scheme can contribute up to 8% of salary per annum and PGIM Ireland matches contributions up to 8% of salary. Members can also make voluntary contributions to the scheme.
• Annual Bonus Programme & Shop LK Vouchers / CleverCards (subject to eligibility): Along with an annual bonus employees are rewarded with Shop LK Vouchers/ CleverCards which are paid tax free.
• Life Assurance: fully paid by PGIM Ireland, employees are covered from their start date and beneficiaries are provided with a lump sum of four times an employee’s salary.
• Education Assistance: PGIM Ireland have an Education Assistance Programme that reimburses eligible employees for furthering their education.

PGIM Ireland is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of applicants’ gender, civil status, family status, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, race or membership of the traveler community.

Any offer of employment made by PGIM Ireland will be contingent on receiving satisfactory references. Applicants should be aware that background checks will be carried out on all candidates offered a position within PGIM Ireland.

Prudential Financial, Inc. (PFI) of the United States is not affiliated in any manner with Prudential plc, incorporated in the United Kingdom, or with Prudential Assurance Company, a subsidiary of M&G plc, incorporated in the United Kingdom. PGIM Ireland is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of applicants’ gender, civil status, family status, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, race or membership of the traveler community. PGIM Ireland's aim is to hire the best people for the open roles and all appointments will be made on merit. Any offer of employment made by PGIM Ireland will be contingent on receiving satisfactory references. Applicants should be aware that background checks will be carried out on all candidates offered a position within PGIM Ireland.

Prudential Financial, Inc. (NYSE: PRU), a global financial services leader and premier active global investment manager with approximately $1.4 trillion in assets under management as of Dec. 31, 2023, has operations in the United States, Asia, Europe, and Latin America. Prudential’s diverse and talented employees help make lives better and create financial opportunity for more people by expanding access to investing, insurance, and retirement security. Prudential’s iconic Rock symbol has stood for strength, stability, expertise and innovation for 150 years. For more information please visit news.prudential.com.

Our Commitment to an Inclusive Workplace Prudential Financial, Inc. serves its customers in more than 40 countries and territories, and we seek talented, creative individuals from a variety of backgrounds, worldviews, and life circumstances to work with us. We are focused on creating a fully inclusive culture, where all employees feel comfortable bringing their authentic selves to work. We don’t just accept difference— we celebrate it, support it, and thrive on it. At Prudential, employees have a unique opportunity to build their career path by owning their development, their career, and their future. We encourage employees to hone their skills and explore continued opportunities within Prudential. PGIM, the global asset management business of Prudential Financial, Inc. (NYSE: PRU), is a global investment manager with US $1.3 trillion in assets under management as of Dec. 31, 2023. With offices in 18 countries, PGIM’s businesses offer a range of investment solutions for retail and institutional investors across a broad range of asset classes, including public fixed income, private fixed income, fundamental equity, quantitative equity, real estate, and alternatives. For more information about PGIM, visit pgim.com. Prudential Financial, Inc. (PFI) of the United States is not affiliated in any manner with Prudential plc, incorporated in the United Kingdom, or with Prudential Assurance Company, a subsidiary of M&G plc, incorporated in the United Kingdom. For more information please visit news.prudential.com. PGIM Inc. (PGIM) is the principal asset management business of Prudential Financial, Inc. (PFI), a company incorporated and with its principal place of business in the United States. PFI of the United States is not affiliated in any manner with Prudential plc, incorporated in the United Kingdom or with Prudential Assurance Company, a subsidiary of M&G plc, incorporated in the United Kingdom.