M&A Data Load Specialist

Job Description:

Position Summary:

The Workday M&A Data Load Specialist is responsible for executing end-to-end data migrations into the Workday HCM system as part of post-merger and acquisition (M&A) integration activities. This role will focus on the successful ingestion, validation, and transformation of acquired employee data to ensure accuracy, compliance, and minimal disruption to business operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Data Migration Planning & Execution:
  • Participate in discovery and planning sessions with M&A and HRIS teams.
  • Identify and document data mapping requirements from source systems to Workday.
  • Lead extraction, transformation, and loading (ETL) of acquired employee and organizational data.
• Data Validation & Quality Assurance:
  • Perform pre-load and post-load validations using audit reports and Workday-delivered tools.
  • Collaborate with business stakeholders to review and validate data accuracy.
  • Troubleshoot errors and provide resolution in collaboration with IT or Workday support teams.
• Workday EIBs & Integration:
  • Build, test, and run EIBs (Enterprise Interface Builders) for mass data uploads.
  • Leverage Workday tools (iLoad, EIB, Workday Studio if applicable) for bulk transactions.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration:
  • Coordinate with HR, Legal, Payroll, Benefits, and IT teams to ensure M&A compliance and readiness.
  • Assist with cutover planning, blackout periods, and go-live support.
• Documentation & Compliance:
  • Maintain audit logs, data dictionaries, and transformation logic.
  • Ensure compliance with data privacy, SOX, and GDPR requirements.

Qualifications:

• Required:
  • 4+ years of hands-on experience with Workday HCM, specifically in data loads and EIBs.
  • Prior experience with M&A employee data migrations or large-scale data conversions.
  • Strong proficiency in Excel and data transformation techniques.
  • Familiarity with core HCM objects: Job, Position, Compensation, Supervisory Org, etc.
  • Ability to build complex custom reports
• Preferred:
  • Experience with Workday Advanced Compensation, Benefits, and Payroll.
  • Background in M&A, HR transformation, or HR systems integration.
  • Exposure to Workday Studio, security configuration.
  • Experience with Workday configurations

Key Competencies:

• Detail-oriented with strong analytical skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication.
• Ability to manage multiple M&A projects simultaneously.
• Team player with a proactive and solution-oriented approach.

Pay is based on market location and may vary based on factors including experience, skills, education and other job-related reasons. The annual salary range for this position is $150,000 to $165,000.

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