Senior Technical Consultant - Data Conversion at Workday

Chicago, Illinois, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

26 Dec, 25

Salary

197300.0

Posted On

27 Sep, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Data Conversion, ETL Software, SQL, XML, Microsoft Excel, Technical Problem Solving, Project Lifecycle, PeopleSoft, SAP, Oracle, Salesforce, NetSuite, Taleo, HRMS, Payroll, Financials

Industry

Software Development

Description

Your work days are brighter here. At Workday, it all began with a conversation over breakfast. When our founders met at a sunny California diner, they came up with an idea to revolutionize the enterprise software market. And when we began to rise, one thing that really set us apart was our culture. A culture which was driven by our value of putting our people first. And ever since, the happiness, development, and contribution of every Workmate is central to who we are. Our Workmates believe a healthy employee-centric, collaborative culture is the essential mix of ingredients for success in business. That’s why we look after our people, communities and the planet while still being profitable. Feel encouraged to shine, however that manifests: you don’t need to hide who you are. You can feel the energy and the passion, it's what makes us unique. Inspired to make a brighter work day for all and transform with us to the next stage of our growth journey? Bring your brightest version of you and have a brighter work day here. At Workday, we value our candidates’ privacy and data security. Workday will never ask candidates to apply to jobs through websites that are not Workday Careers. Please be aware of sites that may ask for you to input your data in connection with a job posting that appears to be from Workday but is not. In addition, Workday will never ask candidates to pay a recruiting fee, or pay for consulting or coaching services, in order to apply for a job at Workday. About the Team Join our team and experience Workday! It's fun to work in a company where people truly believe in what they're doing. At Workday, we're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business of enterprise applications. We work hard, and we're serious about what we do. But we like to have a good time, too. In fact, we run our company with that principle in mind every day: One of our core values is fun. Workday is the leader in enterprise-class, software-as-a-service (SaaS) solutions for managing global businesses. Our solutions combine the lower cost of ownership of SaaS with a modern approach to applications. Founded by PeopleSoft veterans Dave Duffield and Aneel Bhusri, Workday delivers Human Capital Management, Payroll, Financial Management and Worker Spend Management solutions for midsize and Fortune 500 companies. The Data Conversion consultant works on Workday's deployment projects, with a focus on the successful implementation of Workday’s Data Conversion processes to make our deployments successful. The Data Conversion Consultant works closely with the client's project team as they extract legacy data, partnering to transform the data to Workday standards and ultimately load it into Workday. This role will gain a proficiency in Workday's Implementation methodology, bring technical knowledge to uptake Workday’s tooling, and be a good partner and consultant to our Customers, combining those skills to deliver successful integration deployments. About the Role A Data Conversion Consultant will be responsible for ensuring the successful implementation of Workday’s Data Conversion processes on customer projects, helping establish and champion best practices for all deployments. Workday is looking for a Data Conversion Consultant who has complete project lifecycle experience in a data conversion role. This role is within Workday’s Financial Services & Insurance (FSI) & Professional Services (PS) industries, and spans both Human Capital Management and Financials domains, experience with all domains and industries is not required, but is a positive. Experience with packaged HRMS/Financial systems is also preferred. This position requires a self-motivated, customer-focused professional with strong follow-through who consistently keeps commitments to customers and fellow employees. You will be the primary point of contact for data conversion between the project team and customers. About You Work directly with customers, functional consultants and integration consultants to establish conversion approach, complete migration of configuration and to complete the data conversion / load of customer data into Workday. Understand technical data conversion issues, expertly resolve issues and communicate solutions. Become a functional expert in one or more Workday functional areas (e.g., HRMS, Payroll, Financials). Assist customers with their data extract, explaining the conversion process, defining data requirements, and working with them to accurate data in their legacy systems and prepare for the data conversion cycle. Demonstrate strong customer focus alongside organizational and consulting skills that enable both a successful engagement and customer satisfaction. Basic Qualifications: Sr Technical Consultant (P4) 5+ years of experience consulting for enterprise software applications with a focus on the data conversion process 5+ years Human Resource, Payroll or Financial domain experience Basic Qualifications: Principal Technical Consultant (P5) 8+ years of experience consulting for enterprise software applications with a focus on the data conversion process 8+ years Human Resource, Payroll or Financial domain experience Other Qualifications: Strong technical experience with ETL software, SQL, XML, Microsoft Excel. Familiarity with web services and an appetite for learning more. Strong technical problem solving skills, with an ability to troubleshoot complex issues. Experience with the complete software project lifecycle, understanding of the importance of data conversion and the time commitment involved Experience with PeopleSoft, SAP, Oracle, Salesforce, NetSuite, Taleo, or other SaaS and On-Premise ERP systems. Prior FSI & PS Industry experience. Outstanding research skills and resourcefulness. Quick learner, motivated to understand various technologies used at Workday. Strong planning, scheduling, and organization skills. Can work in a fast paced, fast-growth, high-energy environment and take care of multiple high priority activities concurrently. Ability to balance multiple projects and initiatives simultaneously Standout colleague who can collaborate and communicate optimally with all partners; i.e. developers, technical operations, and customers. Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills. Passion for data accuracy and completeness. Superb presentation skills. Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills are a must, including active listening and the ability to tailor communication style to diverse audiences. Proven learning agility, with the capacity to quickly adapt to new situations, learn from experiences, and apply knowledge to solve problems and drive innovation. Comprehensive product knowledge, including an in depth understanding of product features, benefits, applications, and market positioning. Deep technical savvy, including the ability to understand, apply, and troubleshoot technical information and systems to enhance efficiency and problem-solving. Posting End Date: 10/31/25 The application deadline for this role is the same as the posting end date stated. Workday Pay Transparency Statement The annualized base salary ranges for the primary location and any additional locations are listed below. Workday pay ranges vary based on work location. As a part of the total compensation package, this role may be eligible for the Workday Bonus Plan or a role-specific commission/bonus, as well as annual refresh stock grants. Recruiters can share more detail during the hiring process. Each candidate’s compensation offer will be based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, geography, experience, skills, job duties, and business need, among other things. For more information regarding Workday’s comprehensive benefits, please click here. Primary Location: USA.GA.Atlanta Primary Location Base Pay Range: $116,900 USD - $175,400 USD Additional US Location(s) Base Pay Range: $111,100 USD - $197,300 USD Additional Considerations: If performed in Colorado, the pay range for this job is $116,900 - $175,400 USD based on min and max pay range for that role if performed in CO. The application deadline for this role is the same as the posting end date stated as below: 10/31/2025 Our Approach to Flexible Work With Flex Work, we’re combining the best of both worlds: in-person time and remote. Our approach enables our teams to deepen connections, maintain a strong community, and do their best work. We know that flexibility can take shape in many ways, so rather than a number of required days in-office each week, we simply spend at least half (50%) of our time each quarter in the office or in the field with our customers, prospects, and partners (depending on role). This means you'll have the freedom to create a flexible schedule that caters to your business, team, and personal needs, while being intentional to make the most of time spent together. Those in our remote "home office" roles also have the opportunity to come together in our offices for important moments that matter. Pursuant to applicable Fair Chance law, Workday will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Workday is an Equal Opportunity Employer including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans. Are you being referred to one of our roles? If so, ask your connection at Workday about our Employee Referral process! Join our talent community and receive the latest Workday news, content, and be first in line for new job opportunities. Join our Talent Community! Please visit this benefits site! Please visit the Contractor Positions at Workday page With Flex Work, we’re combining the best of both worlds: in-person time and remote. Our approach enables our teams to deepen connections, maintain a strong community, and do their best work. We know that flexibility can take shape in many ways, so rather than a number of required days in-office each week, we simply spend at least half (50%) of our time each quarter in the office or in the field with our customers, prospects, and partners (depending on role). This means you'll have the freedom to create a flexible schedule that caters to your business, team, and personal needs, while being intentional to make the most of time spent together. Those in our remote "home office" roles also have the opportunity to come together in our offices for important moments that matter. At Workday, our employees have always been our number one Core Value. We understand that everyone has unique experiences and perspectives which is why our mission is to create a safe space where all people and ideas are welcomed. Our commitment to value inclusion, belonging, and equity (VIBE™) and creating a brighter workday for all is the cornerstone of all we do. Join us! Workday is a leading provider of enterprise cloud applications for finance and human resources. Founded in 2005, Workday delivers financial management, human capital management, and analytics applications designed for the world's largest companies, educational institutions, and government agencies. Organizations ranging from medium-sized businesses to Fortune 50 enterprises have selected Workday. Workday is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. 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Workday is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities, disabled veterans, and others during our application process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability or for religious reasons, contact us at accommodations@workday.com. At Workday, we value our candidates’ privacy and data security. Workday will never ask candidates to apply to jobs through websites that are not Workday Careers. Please be aware of sites that may ask for you to input your data in connection with a job posting that appears to be from Workday but is not. In addition, Workday will never ask candidates to pay a recruiting fee, or pay for consulting or coaching services, in order to apply for a job at Workday.

Responsibilities

The Data Conversion Consultant will ensure the successful implementation of Workday’s Data Conversion processes on customer projects. This includes working closely with clients to extract legacy data, transform it to Workday standards, and load it into Workday.