HRIS Data Migration Specialist

Creative Financial Staffing; Wyoming (MI); Hybrid; USD 69,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC is seeking an experienced HRIS Data Migration Specialist with hands-on isolved expertise to lead data mapping, cleansing, transformation, validation, and migration for a large HRIS and payroll conversion project.

You will work closely with HR, Payroll, Finance, and implementation teams, develop SQL-based migration tools, perform data audits, and manage multiple migration cycles from test loads to production deployments in a hybrid Grand Rapids, MI environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of HRIS data migration experience.
• Hands-on isolved experience.
• Strong SQL development and data transformation skills.
• Experience with data mapping and reconciliation across HR/payroll data.

Responsibilities

• Lead data conversion and migration from legacy HRIS/payroll to isolved.
• Analyze source data structures and perform field-to-field mapping.
• Develop, execute, and validate data transformation and migration processes.
• Create and maintain SQL queries, scripts, and validation tools.
• Perform data audits and reconciliation to ensure accuracy.

Skills

HRIS data migration

SQL development

data mapping

data cleansing

communication

Tools

ETL tools

Job description

HRIS Data Migration Specialist (isolved)

Pay Rate: $50-60/Hr

Location: Grand Rapids, MI | Hybrid/Remote Flexibility

Job Type: Full-time | Contract

Job Overview:

We are seeking an experienced HRIS Data Migration Specialist with hands-on isolved experience to support a large-scale HRIS and payroll conversion project. This individual will serve as the primary resource responsible for data mapping, cleansing, transformation, validation, and migration activities associated with transitioning from a legacy HRIS/payroll platform into isolved.

The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in HRIS implementations, payroll systems, database development, and data conversion projects. This role requires a hands-on professional capable of analyzing complex datasets, developing migration processes, validating data integrity, and partnering closely with HR, Payroll, and implementation stakeholders to ensure a successful system transition.

Responsibilities of the HRIS Data Migration Specialist:

• Lead data conversion and migration efforts from a legacy HRIS/payroll platform into isolved.
• Analyze source data structures and perform field-to-field mapping between systems.
• Develop, execute, and validate data transformation and migration processes.
• Cleanse, normalize, and standardize employee, payroll, benefits, and organizational data.
• Create and maintain SQL queries, scripts, reports, and validation tools to support migration activities.
• Perform data audits and reconciliation activities to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Identify data integrity issues and coordinate remediation efforts with stakeholders.
• Support multiple migration cycles, including test loads, parallel validations, and production deployments.
• Collaborate with HR, Payroll, Finance, and implementation teams to gather requirements and document business rules.
• Validate employee records, payroll history, tax information, deductions, benefits data, and organizational structures.
• Document data mappings, conversion methodologies, testing results, and migration procedures.
• Support user acceptance testing (UAT), issue resolution, and post-go-live validation activities.

Preferred Experience of the HRIS Data Migration Specialist:

• 3+ years of experience supporting HRIS implementations, payroll conversions, or enterprise data migration projects.
• Hands-on experience performing data conversions into isolved.
• Strong SQL development and database management experience.
• Experience performing data mapping and reconciliation across enterprise systems.
• Knowledge of HR, payroll, benefits administration, and employee master data management.
• Experience working with large datasets and performing data quality assessments.
• Experience utilizing ETL processes, data transformation techniques, and file-based imports.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex data issues and identify root causes.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to work effectively across technical and business teams.
• Experience documenting migration processes, requirements, and technical specifications.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven implementation environment.

Bonus Experience of the HRIS Data Migration Specialist:

• Experience migrating data from platforms such as UKG, ADP, Dayforce, Paycom, Paylocity, Workday, BambooHR, Paychex, or similar HRIS/payroll systems.
• Experience leading full-cycle HRIS or payroll implementations.
• Understanding of payroll tax structures, deductions, benefits administration, and timekeeping data.
• Experience with API integrations and automated data transfer processes.
• Prior consulting or professional services experience supporting HR technology projects.
• Experience partnering directly with HR, Payroll, and Finance leadership throughout conversion projects.

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