Workday Data Specialist

Overview

On Site
Hybrid
Full Time

Skills

Data Migration QA
EIB
Computerized System Validation
Mapping
Data Conversion
Microsoft Excel
VLOOKUP
Pivot Table
Data Validation
Attention To Detail
Workday
Payroll
Testing
Quality Assurance
Documentation
Auditing
Collaboration
Management
Managed Services
Communication
Law

Job Details

Workday Data Specialist

Role Overview

The Workday Data Specialist supports a Workday implementation by preparing, loading, validating, and reconciling HR and payroll data across multiple conversion cycles. This role partners closely with functional and technical leads to ensure accurate data migration, testing readiness, and successful cutover.

Key Responsibilities
  • Prepare, cleanse, and normalize legacy HR and payroll data for Workday conversion
  • Build, populate, and execute Workday EIB and CSV load templates
  • Perform data loads across multiple mock and production cycles
  • Validate data accuracy using Workday reports, reconciliations, and audit controls
  • Troubleshoot and resolve load errors and data inconsistencies
  • Document data issues, mapping logic, and resolution steps
  • Support end-to-end testing, parallel payroll validation, and cutover readiness

Required Qualifications
  • 3+ years of Workday data conversion or implementation support experience
  • Strong hands-on experience building and executing Workday EIBs
  • Advanced Excel skills (VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, pivot tables, data validation, formulas)
  • Experience working with HR, payroll, benefits, and compensation data domains
  • Detail-oriented with strong documentation and reconciliation skills

Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience supporting Workday HCM or Payroll implementations
  • Familiarity with parallel payroll testing and audit controls
  • Experience supporting multi-entity or high-volume data environments

Core Competencies
  • Data accuracy and quality assurance
  • Load execution and reconciliation
  • Documentation and audit readiness
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Deadline-driven delivery


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