Workday Data Consultant
Posted 1 week ago by Focus on WD
Negotiable
Undetermined
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England, United Kingdom
Summary: The role of Workday Data Consultant involves leading data migration, transformation, and integration activities during a critical phase of a Workday deployment. The consultant will work closely with stakeholders across IT and HR, ensuring data integrity and managing data quality throughout the project. This position requires hands-on technical expertise and experience in full-cycle Workday implementations. The role is set to commence in September as part of a high-impact transformation programme.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the Workday data workstream across multiple modules (Core HCM, Payroll, Talent, etc.)
- Define and execute data migration strategies, including mapping, cleansing, extraction, and validation
- Manage data cutover activities and contribute to overall programme readiness
- Collaborate with implementation partners, internal teams, and third-party vendors
- Build and maintain detailed documentation for all data processes
- Proactively flag risks and ensure data integrity throughout each phase of deployment
Key Skills:
- Proven experience as a Workday Data Consultant or Lead on at least 2 full-cycle implementations
- Expertise in Workday data migration and transformation techniques (EIB, iLoads, Workday Studio beneficial)
- Strong understanding of HR and Payroll data domains
- Ability to manage data quality and validation at scale
- Confident communicator able to lead workstreams and influence stakeholders
- Experience working in large-scale enterprise environments
- SC Clearance (or eligibility to obtain)
- Familiarity with UK government or public sector environments
- Workday certifications (Core HCM, Advanced Reporting, etc.)
- Strong Excel, SQL or other data manipulation tools
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: undetermined
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
About the Company We're looking for an experienced Workday Data Consultant or Lead to join a high-impact transformation programme kicking off in September.
About the Role You'll take ownership of Workday data migration, transformation, and integration activities during a critical phase of a Workday deployment. This role requires someone hands-on, technically strong, and comfortable interfacing with stakeholders across IT and HR.
- Responsibilities
- Lead the Workday data workstream across multiple modules (Core HCM, Payroll, Talent, etc.)
- Define and execute data migration strategies, including mapping, cleansing, extraction, and validation
- Manage data cutover activities and contribute to overall programme readiness
- Collaborate with implementation partners, internal teams, and third-party vendors
- Build and maintain detailed documentation for all data processes
- Proactively flag risks and ensure data integrity throughout each phase of deployment
Qualifications Proven experience as a Workday Data Consultant or Lead on at least 2 full-cycle implementations
- Required Skills
- Expertise in Workday data migration and transformation techniques (EIB, iLoads, Workday Studio beneficial)
- Strong understanding of HR and Payroll data domains
- Ability to manage data quality and validation at scale
- Confident communicator able to lead workstreams and influence stakeholders
- Experience working in large-scale enterprise environments
- Preferred Skills
- SC Clearance (or eligibility to obtain)
- Familiarity with UK government or public sector environments
- Workday certifications (Core HCM, Advanced Reporting, etc.)
- Strong Excel, SQL or other data manipulation tools
Pay range and compensation package Rate: Competitive
Equal Opportunity Statement We are committed to diversity and inclusivity.