Workday data conversion consultant

Jade Global; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Jade Global seeks a Workday Data Conversion Consultant to lead end-to-end data conversion activities for Workday implementations. The ideal candidate should have over 5 years of experience in data migration projects and 2 years of hands-on experience with Workday. Responsibilities include analyzing legacy data, designing conversion strategies, and ensuring data accuracy before migration. This role requires strong knowledge of Workday modules and proficiency in SQL and Excel. The consultant will also support integration and testing phases.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in data migration or data conversion projects.
• 2+ years of hands-on experience with Workday implementations.
• Strong knowledge of Workday modules (HCM, Financials, Payroll).
• Strong data mapping, data modeling, and data validation skills.
• Proficiency in SQL, Excel and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end data conversion activities for Workday implementations.
• Analyze legacy system data and map it to Workday data structures.
• Design and develop data conversion strategies and templates.
• Perform data extraction, transformation, and loading using Workday tools.
• Cleanse and validate data to ensure accuracy before migration.

Skills

Data migration or data conversion projects

Hands-on experience with Workday implementations

Workday modules (HCM, Financials, Payroll)

Data mapping, data modeling, data validation

Proficiency in SQL and Excel

Handling large datasets and complex data structures

Data governance and data quality frameworks

Job description

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Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end data conversion activities for Workday implementations (HCM, Finance, Payroll, etc.)
• Analyze legacy system data and map it to Workday data structures
• Design and develop data conversion strategies, templates, and ETL processes
• Perform data extraction, transformation, and loading using Workday delivered tools
• Cleanse and validate data to ensure accuracy and completeness before migration
• Collaborate with functional and technical teams to define data requirements
• Execute mock loads, identify issues, and resolve data discrepancies
• Support integration testing, UAT, and deployment phases
• Maintain documentation for data mapping, transformation rules, and conversion processes
• Ensure compliance with data governance, privacy, and security standards
• Troubleshoot data load errors and optimize conversion performance

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in data migration or data conversion projects
• 2+ years of hands‑on experience with Workday implementations
• Strong knowledge of Workday modules (HCM, Financials, Payroll, etc.)
• Strong data mapping, data modeling, and data validation skills
• Proficiency in SQL, Excel and data analysis
• Experience handling large datasets and complex data structures
• Understanding of data governance and data quality frameworks

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in at least one full-cycle Workday implementation
• Workday certification (HCM, Financials, or Integrations)