Workday Data Conversion Consultant

Huron Consulting Group Inc.; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Huron Consulting Group Inc. in Bengaluru, India, is seeking a Workday Data Conversion Associate/Senior Analyst to support data conversion activities for Workday implementations and optimizations.

The role focuses on preparing, transforming, validating, and loading data from legacy systems into Workday while maintaining data quality and alignment to business requirements. You will work under conversion leads and collaborate with cross-functional teams across HCM, Payroll, Financials, and Student

Qualifications

• Support the end-to-end data conversion lifecycle, including data extraction support, transformation, mapping support, loading, and validation activities.
• Assist in gathering data requirements and support development of source-to-target mapping and conversion documentation.
• Prepare and maintain data conversion templates, reference ID support files, and validation/reconciliation outputs as part of conversion cycles.
• Execute data loads using Workday loading tools and support troubleshooting of load errors with guidance from senior team members.
• Perform data validation and reconciliation (counts, spot checks, exception tracking) and document results in defect/error logs.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to track dependencies and support conversion readiness for each build cycle.
• Participate in project cadence activities and escalate risks/issues.
• Willingness to travel and work extended hours during peak cycles.
• Expertise in ETL processes, data mapping, transformation, validation, and reconciliation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Access, and Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Support the end-to-end data conversion lifecycle.
• Assist in gathering data requirements and mapping.
• Prepare and maintain conversion templates and validation outputs.
• Execute data loads and troubleshoot load errors.
• Validate and reconcile data and document results.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams for conversion readiness.

Skills

ETL processes

Data mapping

Transformation

Validation

Reconciliation

Microsoft Excel

MS Access

Office Suite

SQL

XML/XSLT

Web Services

VBA

Advanced Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Workday loading tools

Excel

Access

Office Suite

Job description

Huron is a global consultancy that collaborates with clients to drive strategic growth, ignite innovation and navigate constant change. Through a combination of strategy, expertise and creativity, we help clients accelerate operational, digital and cultural transformation, enabling the change they need to own their future. Join our team as the expert you are now and create your future.

The Workday Data Conversion Associate supports the execution of data conversion activities for Workday implementations and optimization projects. The role focuses on preparing, transforming, validating, and loading data from legacy systems into Workday, while maintaining data quality, completeness, and alignment to business requirements. The Associate works under the guidance of conversion leads and collaborates with functional/technical teams to deliver conversion outcomes across modules such as HCM, Payroll, Financials, and Student (as applicable)

Requirements

• Support the end-to-end data conversion lifecycle, including data extraction support, transformation, mapping support, loading, and validation activities
• Assist in gathering and understanding data requirements and support the development of source-to-target mapping and conversion documentation (templates, mapping files, trackers).
• Prepare and maintain data conversion templates, reference ID support files, and validation/reconciliation outputs as part of conversion cycles.
• Execute data loads using Workday loading tools (as assigned), and support troubleshooting of load errors with guidance from senior team members.
• Perform data validation and reconciliation (counts, spot checks, exception tracking) and document results and issues in defect/error logs.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams (conversion, integration, reporting, security, functional leads) to track dependencies and support conversion readiness for each build cycle.
• Participate in project cadence activities as needed (status updates, issue discussions), and escalates risks/issues through the defined process.
• Willingness to travel and work extended hours during peak cycles.
• Expertise in ETL processes, data mapping, transformation, validation, and reconciliation
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Access, and Office Suite.

Preferences

• Current Workday certification (Core HCM, Financials, Advanced Data Conversion).
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field.
• Technical skills: SQL, XML/XSLT, Web Services, VBA, ETL.
• Advanced Excel (Power Query, macros, complex formulas).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and mentoring capabilities.
• Relevant 4+ years of Workday data conversion experience; 2+ full lifecycle implementations.

Position Level Senior Analyst Country India

At Huron, we’re redefining what a consulting organization can be. We go beyond advice to deliver results that last. We inherit our client’s challenges as if they were our own. We help them transform for the future. We advocate. We make a difference. And we intelligently, passionately, relentlessly do great work…together.

Are you the kind of person who stands ready to jump in, roll up your sleeves and transform ideas into action? Then come discover Huron. Whether you have years of experience or come right out of college, we invite you to explore our many opportunities. Find out how you can use your talents and develop your skills to make an impact immediately.

Learn about how our culture and values provide you with the kind of environment that invites new ideas and innovation. Come see how we collaborate with each other in a culture of learning, coaching, diversity and inclusion. And hear about our unwavering commitment to make a difference in partnership with our clients, shareholders, communities and colleagues.

Huron Consulting Group offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage to employees and dependents; a 401(k) plan with a generous employer match; an employee stock purchase plan; a generous Paid Time Off policy; and paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Our Wellness Program supports employee total well-being by providing free annual health screenings and coaching, bank at work, and on-site workshops, as well as ongoing programs recognizing major events in the lives of our employees throughout the year. All benefits and programs are subject to applicable eligibility requirements.

Huron is fully committed to providing equal employment opportunity to job applicants and employees in recruitment, hiring, employment, compensation, benefits, promotions, transfers, training, and all other terms and conditions of employment. Huron will not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, religion, veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, creed, citizenship or any other status protected by laws or regulations in the locations where we do business. We endeavor to maintain a drug‑free workplace.