Workday Data Principal Consultant

6 days ago


GBR United Kingdom Remote Collaborative Solutions Full time £60,000 - £90,000 per year

Cognizant Workday Practice is seeking a Principal Data Consultant experienced in Human Capital Management. As a Principal Data Consultant you will guide clients through the transformation, implementation and operation phases of a Workday implementation.

This role is best suited for self-starters who are eager to work across a range of customers and dive headfirst into all phases of Workday system implementations. We provide world-class, on-the-job training and an incredibly supportive network of mentors. Join our dedicated team of experienced Workday implementation professionals and become part of our dynamic, fast-paced, transformation consulting practice. 
 

Responsibilities:

  • Become a Workday HCM and Data expert with knowledge of design, configuration, testing, and implementation

  • Partner closely with your team and customers to achieve excellence in each phase of your projects

  • Learn to use the Workday tools of iLoad, EIB, Object Transporter, Advanced Load, and Migration Recipe to do tenant to tenant migrations

  • Design and generate data tracking and monitoring tools, and develop reports with accurate, easy to read, useful information

  • Utilize your technical aptitude to convert and map data sources into data conversion templates via iLoads

  • Guide clients through the data extract and cleansing process, including loading customer data, moving configuration from tenant to tenant, and configuring business processes and security

  • Create ETL scripts to transform and load data, and create strategies to improve and normalize client data

  • Support the validation of data loaded into Workday

  • Regularly engage and support the client through all phases of the project, ensuring a smooth transfer from legacy systems to the Workday HCM solution

  • Perform multiple tasks under limited direction, while regularly keeping the client, your project team and your Engagement Manager abreast of changes or progress related to the project

  • Actively participate in update training and internal opportunities to share one's skills and learnings with others within the organization
     

Skills & Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Information Technology, MIS, or related field

  • 2-5 years ERP Data Conversion or HCM implementation experience

  • 2-5 years Workday HCM experience highly desired

  • Certified in PRISM and Reporting highly desired

  • Eligible for SC Clearance - you must have been a UK resident for the last five years and be legally entitled to work in the UK

  • Experience with data conversion, data mining, and data loading

  • Advanced experience of Excel

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

  • Strong communication and presentation skills

  • Ability to work well individually as well as in a team environment

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Why choose Cognizant:

  • Entrepreneurial environment that welcomes your ideas
  • Opportunity to do great work
  • Outreach programs that support communities and tap into your volunteer spirit
  • Learning opportunities to help current needs and advancement
  • Global operations, with opportunities in North America, Europe and Asia Pacific
  • An abundance of Affinity groups to meet your needs

Cognizant Core Values:

  • Work as One: We think beyond roles, relying on each other's strengths to win as a team.
  • Raise the Bar: We always aim for excellence in how we work and what we deliver.
  • Dare to Innovate: We push boundaries and take chances to reimagine what's possible.
  • Do the Right Thing: We all lead with integrity and always make the ethical choice.
  • Own It: We own the outcomes for our company, colleagues, and community.


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