Scientific Research Company
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Contract
Must work on W2
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HRIS Data Conversion Specialist (UKG to Workday)
Purpose
The contractor will provide subject matter expertise and hands-on support for the extraction, preparation, validation, conversion and testing of HCM data from UKG to Workday in support of the organization's Workday implementation.
Scope of Work
The contractor will partner with HR, Finance, IT, and Workday implementation partners to support end-to-end data conversion activities, including data readiness, conversions, validation and testing.
Key Responsibilities and Tasks
Data Assessment and Planning
- Review existing UKG data structures, tables, and historical records used for Core HR, Recruiting, Benefits, and Talent data.
- Identify data quality risks, gaps, and dependencies early in the conversion process.
Data Extraction and Transformation
- Extract data from UKG using People Analytics reporting through IBM Cognos Analytics.
- Clean, standardize, and transform data to align with Workday data models and load requirements.
- Apply business rules for data mapping and translation.
- Prepare data templates required for Workday conversion.
Data Mapping and Documentation
- Develop and maintain detailed data mapping documents from UKG fields to Workday objects and fields.
- Document transformation logic, assumptions, exclusions, and data ownership.
- Support creation of a data dictionary and documentation.
Data Validation and Reconciliation
- Support conversions and test loads into Workday tenant(s).
- Perform data validation and reconciliation between UKG and Workday.
- Identify and troubleshoot data load errors and exceptions.
- Support resolution of data issues in partnership with functional leads.
Testing and Cutover Support
- Support user acceptance testing by validating converted data against business expectations.
- Assist with final data loads and cutover planning.
- Provide post-load validation support during go-live readiness activities.
Routine Reporting Support (UKG)
- Support ongoing scheduled and ad hoc reporting needs in UKG during the implementation period
- Collaborate with functional and technical teams to identify, document, and manage reporting dependencies that may shift as reporting sources transition from UKG to Workday.
Deliverables
- Data mapping and transformation documentation.
- Cleaned and load-ready Workday data templates.
- Data validation and reconciliation summaries.
- Issue logs and resolution tracking for conversion defects.
- Ad hoc reports and scheduled report updates to support business throughout implementation period
Required Skills and Experience
Technical and Functional Skills
- Demonstrated experience with HR data conversions for Workday implementations.
- Hands-on experience extracting and preparing data from UKG Pro including Core, Recruiting, Onboarding, and Learning.
- Strong understanding of UKG and Workday HCM data structures.
- Advanced Excel skills, including data validation, lookups, and transformation logic.
Professional Skills
- Strong attention to detail and data accuracy.
- Ability to document complex data logic clearly for functional and technical stakeholders.
- Experience working in cross-functional implementation teams.
- Ability to manage multiple conversion activities under tight timelines.
