Workday Data Governance Analyst

Veriipro; Evanston (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Veriipro is seeking an experienced Master Data Analyst to lead the review and governance of master data across core systems. You will ensure data accuracy, drive data quality initiatives, and collaborate with business and IT stakeholders to resolve issues and implement improvements.

The role focuses on Workday data management, including supplier data, data extraction/loading, and building Workday EIBs, with a strong emphasis on data cataloging and policy development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, or Data Management.
• 5+ years of experience in data management, master data, or data governance.
• Experience with master data in mid/large organizations.
• Understanding of data governance principles and data quality rules.
• Workday experience, especially with supplier data and data management.
• Strong Excel skills including VLOOKUP and PivotTables.

Responsibilities

• Manage review and analysis of master data maintenance requests and determine corrective actions.
• Ensure accurate master data maintained across key systems and processes.
• Establish and manage issue resolution processes with stakeholders.
• Serve as end-to-end master data SME from business and data perspectives.
• Support data analysis and master data issue resolution activities.
• Partner with downstream stakeholders to facilitate end-to-end master data updates.
• Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close for applicable data domains.
• Develop and maintain a data catalog and business glossary.
• Assist with data standards, policies, procedures, and quality rules.
• Lead data flow and data quality improvements to enhance accuracy and value.
• Coordinate recommendations for critical processes with stakeholders.
• Analyze impact of master data changes across domains and systems.
• Support Workday data management activities, including extraction, loading, validation, maintenance.
• Develop and manage Workday EIBs for data loads and updates.
• Support Workday Supplier data and related Procure-to-Pay master data activities.

Skills

Data governance

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder communication

Attention to detail

Multi-project management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Workday

Excel

Job description

Primary Responsibilities

• Manage the review and analysis of master data maintenance requests and determine appropriate corrective actions.
• Ensure accurate master data is maintained across key systems and business processes.
• Establish and manage issue resolution processes with key stakeholders.
• Serve as an end-to-end master data subject matter expert from both business and data perspectives.
• Support planned and ad-hoc data analysis and master data issue resolution activities.
• Partner with downstream stakeholders to facilitate end-to-end master data updates.
• Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities for applicable data domains.
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive data catalog and business glossary.
• Assist with the development and maintenance of data standards, policies, procedures, and data quality rules.
• Lead process improvements related to data flow and data quality to improve accuracy, consistency, and value.
• Coordinate recommendations for critical processes with functional, operational, and technical stakeholders.
• Analyze the impact of master data changes across data domains, business processes, downstream systems, and transactions.
• Support Workday data management activities, including data extraction, data loading, validation, and maintenance.
• Develop and manage Workday EIBs for data loads and updates.
• Support Workday Supplier data and related Procure-to-Pay master data activities.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Data Management, or a related discipline.
• 5+ years of directly related experience in data management, master data, or data governance.
• Experience working with master data within a mid-size or large organization.
• Understanding of data management and data governance principles.
• Experience developing and maintaining a business data glossary and data quality rules.
• Workday experience, with emphasis on Workday Supplier data.
• Experience extracting and loading data in Workday.
• Hands-on experience building and managing Workday EIBs.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including VLOOKUP, SUMIF, and PivotTables.
• Ability to work effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and complete deliverables accurately and on time.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently and as part of a team.