Workday HCM Data Migration Manager

Role

We are seeking an accomplished Global HR Workday Data Migration Manager to lead the data migration workstream for our global Workday implementation. In this player-coach role, you will mentor and lead a team of Global HR Workday Data Migration Analysts while driving the end-to-end extraction, transformation, validation, and migration of HR data from multiple legacy HRIS systems across 39 countries into a unified global Workday instance. You will collaborate with local HR teams, global stakeholders, and our system implementation partner to ensure quality and consistency in all migration activities. Beyond execution, you will set standards, implement automation, and embed change management practices that enable global adoption of data models and processes. This is a high-impact role with both strategic and hands-on responsibilities, demanding strong leadership, technical expertise, and a global mindset

Responsibilities

You will lead and mentor a team of Data Migration Analysts, ensuring they partner effectively with local HR teams and data stewards to map HR data into Data Gathering Workbooks (DGWs) at set deadlines. Youll review Workday validation reports, troubleshoot issues, and act as the primary escalation point for stakeholders. Leveraging tools such as KNIME and Alteryx, youll drive automation in data transformation and validation to reduce manual checks and improve accuracy

Preferred candidate profile

Workday Expertise: Strong knowledge of Workday data structures, EIB, reporting, and core integrations with payroll/finance. Certifications are beneficial.

DataMigration & Governance: Proven experience in large-scale HR data migrations with expertise in profiling, cleansing, and transforming data. Skilled in governance frameworks, data quality KPIs, and reusable templates/playbooks.

Automation &Innovation: Proficient in KNIME, Alteryx, and Google Suite for automation and transformation. Experienced in building workflows that reduce manual effort, improve accuracy, and scale processes.

Leadership & Change Management: Track record of leading, coaching, and mentoring teams. Prior experience in leading cross-functional change initiatives.

Proactive Planning & Organization: Ability to anticipate data migration challenges, develop comprehensive plans, and manage complex timelines to meet set project wide deadlines. Skilled in creating detailed roadmaps, resource allocation, and contingency planning to ensure seamless execution and minimize disruptions.

Collaboration & Communication: Excellent ability to influence global stakeholders and translate complex data concepts into clear actionable insights.

Problem-Solving & Detail Orientation: Analytical and solutions-oriented, with meticulous attention to detail and a strong commitment to data accuracy.

Compliance &Risk Management: Strong knowledge of GDPR and global HR data privacy. Adept at risk identification, mitigation, and secure handling of sensitive employee data