HR Systems Data Specialist full time Remote

Employer.com; San Francisco (CA); Remote; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is on the lookout for a skilled HR Systems Data Specialist with expertise in Workday. This pivotal role involves managing the performance management cycle, supporting Workday implementation, and ensuring data integrity across HR systems. The ideal candidate will possess strong project management skills and the ability to communicate complex technical concepts effectively. Join a dynamic team where your contributions will have a significant impact on HR operations, and enjoy a collaborative environment that fosters professional growth and innovation.

Benefits

Health Insurance

401(k) Plan

Remote Work Options

Professional Development Opportunities

Flexible Work Hours

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in HR systems and data roles.
• Strong project management skills and attention to detail.
• Workday HCM experience required.

Responsibilities

• Lead project management of performance review cycles.
• Support Workday implementation and data migration.
• Generate and analyze employee data reports.

Skills

Project Management

Workday HCM

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Data Analysis

Asana

Excel

SQL

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Workday

Asana

Excel

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced HR Systems Data Specialist with strong Workday
expertise. This role will support three key areas: performance management cycle,
Workday implementation, and day-to-day HR data support. The ideal candidate
brings a blend of technical expertise, project management skills, and strong
communication abilities.

Performance management program
● Lead end-to-end project management of the performance review cycle,
maintaining timeline adherence and stakeholder accountability
● Create and manage comprehensive Asana project with all deliverables,
dependencies, and milestones
● Develop and execute communication strategy for company-wide
announcements
● Configure performance cycle module in Lattice
● Provide technical troubleshooting and support for managers and employees
during the review cycle
● Track completion rates and provide regular status updates
● Document process improvements for future performance cycles Workday implementation
● Support the implementation team in ensuring successful Workday
deployment
● Execute system testing for the HCM module, and support cross-functional
testing
● Document and track testing results with detailed attention to accuracy and
next steps
● Collaborate with the project team to identify, prioritize, and resolve system
bugs and issues● Play a key role in data conversion efforts from legacy HRIS to Workday,
including:
○ Ongoing data cleanup and validation
○ Creating and reviewing test conversion files
○ Validating converted data accuracy and completeness
● Assist with configuration decisions based on business requirements
● Support documentation of business processes within Workday Misc. HR data projects and support
● Generate and analyze employee data reports as requested by HR and
business leaders
● Maintain data integrity across HR systems through regular audits and
cleanup
● Support ad-hoc data requests and special projects as needed
● Create documentation for data processes to ensure knowledge transfer

Qualifications:
Qualifications

Requirements
● 5+ years of experience in HR systems and data roles
● Workday HCM experience required
● Strong project management skills with ability to manage competing priorities
● Experience with system testing
● Excellent communication skills with ability to translate technical concepts to non-technical audiences
● Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving abilities
● Experience with Asana or similar project management tools
● Advanced Excel/Google Sheet skills

NICE TO HAVES

• Workday Pro / Partner certification (any functional track)
• Lattice power‑user experience (Engagement, OKRs, Calibration)
• Change‑management training (Prosci, ADKAR, Kotter)
• SQL proficiency & BI dashboarding (Tableau, Looker, Power BI)
• Comp / Benefits / Payroll module exposure —setup or annual cycle support
• Legacy‑to‑Workday data‑migration track record (mapping, EIB, Studio, CloudConnect)
• High‑growth or multi‑entity org experience (M&A, international rollouts)
• Workday report writing (WQL, Calculated Fields, BIRT)
• Security‑role architecture & SoD audit familiarity
• Continuous Performance Management tooling (Betterworks, 15Five)
• Engagement‑survey platforms (Culture Amp, Glint)
• Advanced Excel skills (Power Query, VBA macros)
• People‑analytics / stats toolkit (R, Python pandas)
• Project‑management certs (PMP, CSM, SAFe)
• Agile / Scrum delivery experience for HRIT projects
• Workflow‑automation tools (Workato, Zapier, Tray.io)
• Data‑privacy & compliance know‑how (GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA)
• SOX or ISO 27001 audit exposure for HR systems
• Single Sign‑On & SCIM provisioning setup (Okta, Azure AD)
• Global payroll integrations and multi‑currency reporting
• Training & enablement—building Workday user guides / live sessions
• Organizational‑design / workforce‑planning collaboration experience
• Design‑thinking or lean‑process mapping for HR workflows
• SaaS API familiarity (REST/JSON) for custom integrations
• Data‑warehouse / ETL background (Snowflake, Redshift)
• Exposure to compensation‑planning tools (Workday Advanced Comp, Anaplan)
• Advanced Asana features (rules, portfolios, workload view)
• Vendor‑side Workday consulting stint (adds cross‑industry breadth)
• Fluency in a second language for global HR support
• Professional writing skills —policy docs, executive summaries

Additional Information

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