Workday Data Conversion Lead

Decca Recruiting; Houston (TX); Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking recruiting firm as a Data Conversion Lead for Workday. This 100% remote role involves managing data conversion for HCM across 18 countries, collaborating with global teams, and ensuring data integrity. The ideal candidate will have extensive Workday experience, a strong grasp of ETL processes, and the ability to navigate complex data challenges. Your expertise will be crucial in facilitating data discussions, resolving issues, and enhancing process efficiencies. If you're ready to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on Workday experience in senior data conversion roles.
• Knowledge of ETL processes and data migration strategies.

Responsibilities

• Lead data conversion activities during Workday module deployment.
• Facilitate discussions around data requirements and validation methodology.

Skills

Workday

ETL Process

Data Mapping

Data Validation

Customer Satisfaction

Problem Solving

Tools

iLoads

XML

Web Services

EIBs

Oracle

Peoplesoft

AS400

SAP

Job description

Direct message the job poster from Decca Recruiting.

Position: 100% Remote - Candidates must sit in the CST or EST time zone as they will be working with the UK and must be available.

Interviews: will be via TEAMS.

This role will support the expansion of Workday globally for HCM as the Data Conversion Lead, inclusive of managing a data analyst and working with Deloitte, the implementation partner. Data conversion for this project consists of onboarding HCM data for 18 countries across multiple Workday Modules. We are looking for someone who is experienced in large implementations into an existing tenant in a short timeframe. They should be able to quickly acclimate to the timeline and swiftly move the project along, helping to support its success.

The Opportunity

1. Facilitate and lead discussions around requirements, conversion, and validation methodology of data to and from Workday.
2. Lead and guide data conversion activities during deployment of Workday modules (e.g., converting HCM or payroll data from legacy systems into Workday).
3. Partner with internal clients to resolve data conversion related issues, ensuring data integrity and achieving greater process efficiencies.
4. Facilitate data related problem solving between third-party vendors, customer resources, and subject matter experts/process owners.
5. Research data conversion and/or reporting issues, identify root causes, and implement corrective measures.
6. Facilitate data conversion testing and validation activities with internal and external stakeholders.
7. Work with external partners to leverage external data conversion automation capabilities and accelerators.

What You Need

1. 3+ years of hands-on Workday experience in senior data conversion roles across implementation/deployments (not just production support).
2. Knowledge of ETL Process and experience around data conversion and migration strategies from and to systems like Oracle, Peoplesoft, AS400, and SAP.
3. Good understanding of Workday methodology and tenant build stages.
4. Experience mapping data requirements and translating to Workday structures/workbooks.
5. Experience with Workday data loading using iLoads, XML, Web Services, and EIBs.
6. Good at creating custom reports for data validation and related needs.
7. A strong focus on customer satisfaction while effectively managing client expectations.
8. Will require attending early morning or late evening meetings to meet with customer team leads and other team members who may be in different time zones.
9. Experience managing and working with global teams on large-scale deployments.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Other

Industries

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