Workday Data Solutions Senior Consultant

As a Workday Data Conversion Senior Consultant, a typical day to include the following:

Job Overview

• Manage the successful and on-schedule completion of Workday conversion activities and deliverables throughout the project life cycle
• Focus on strategy, scope, risk, escalations, staffing and budget
• Ensure adherence to Cloud Deployment Solutions (CDS) conversion and reporting methodology and best practices
• Engage on multiple concurrent projects

Accountabilities

• Facilitate client discussions on data requirements, conversion methodology and data validation
• Adhere to Strada Cloud Deployment Solutions (CDS) conversion and reporting methodology and best practices
• Analyze risk and seek preventative measures
• Perform research on conversion issues, identify root cause, and implement corrective measures
• Contribute to the enhancement and maintenance of internal conversion tools; recognize business process inefficiencies and recommend improvements
• Demonstrate ability to prioritize conflicting demands with little supervision
• Demonstrate ability to learn technology quickly through instruction and self-training
• Answer all inquiries on a timely basis
• Understand priorities and request help and support when needed
• Follow through on tasks and commitments; demonstrate strong work ethics and set an example for others
• Exchange information with appropriate people to complete work and keep information confidential as needed
• Train and mentor less experienced team members
• Communicate effectively with team members and clients
• Keep Project Manager informed on project escalations
• Complete all required Knowledge Bytes to maintain Workday certification
• Participate in internal training, Workday Wednesdays and other events that help share knowledge across the practice

Qualifications

• Can effectively manage the activities and deliverables of a team
• Quick learner and motivated to understand various technologies
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong work ethic
• Ability to manage fluctuating workloads
• Passion for data accuracy and completeness
• Resourceful and has great attention to detail
• Demonstrates enthusiasm and commitment towards the job and goals of the organization
• Ability and willingness to train and mentor other team members
• Can work in a fast-paced, fast-growth, high-energy environment
• Ability to handle multiple high priority activities concurrently
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Accepts and adapts to change
• Ability to travel up to 35% of the time

Knowledge and Expertise of

• 5 to 7 years of experience in HRIS field
• Knowledge and experience of translating business requirements into system requirements
• Knowledge and experience with databases, entity relationships, SQL and Programming
• Previous consulting experience either as an internal consultant or with a consulting/software company
• Experience in data conversions for Workday, SAP, Oracle, PeopleSoft, or similar applications preferred
• Demonstrated project management experience
• Ability to travel up to 35%
• Workday HCM Certified strongly preferred
• Workday Certification is a requirement of the role. Candidates who are not certified will be considered for the role, but they will need to successfully pass Workday HCM certification as well as on-going successful re-certification

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Maths, Computer Science, or relevant field of study

Benefits

At Strada, we support your whole self—offering a range of benefits for your health, wellbeing, finances, and future. These include health coverage, wellbeing programs, paid leave (vacation, sick, parental), retirement plans, learning opportunities, and more.

Authorization to work in the Employing Country

To be considered, you must have current and future work authorization in the country where you're applying, without the need for visa sponsorship by Strada.