[Hiring] Workday Data Migration Lead @VirtualResource

Role Description

We are seeking an experienced Data Lead to take ownership of the end-to-end data strategy, governance, and delivery for large-scale Workday programmes. This is a critical leadership role responsible for ensuring data is accurate, secure, and fit for purpose throughout the migration lifecycle.

You will act as the primary authority on Workday data, driving migration outcomes while partnering closely with clients and internal teams. Your work will ensure minimal business disruption and establish trusted, high-quality data foundations that support long-term operational success.

• Lead the end-to-end Workday data migration strategy, including scope, approach, timelines, and risk management.
• Define and enforce data governance, quality standards, and success criteria, ensuring data is accurate and fit for purpose.
• Oversee legacy data assessment, mapping, and transformation, aligned to Workday data models and business processes.
• Govern all phases of migration (extraction, transformation, loading, validation, and reconciliation) with clear quality assurance.
• Ensure robust testing across unit, system, UAT, and dress rehearsals, approving outputs ahead of production cutover.
• Maintain compliance with GDPR, SOC, SOX, ensuring secure data handling, access controls, and audit readiness.
• Act as the primary data lead for stakeholders, communicating progress, risks, and key decisions.
• Lead post-go-live stabilisation, reconciliation, and continuous improvement of data practices.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience leading large-scale Workday data migrations.
• Deep understanding of Workday data architecture, security model, and integration tooling.
• Strong expertise in data governance, data quality, and compliance frameworks.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and decision-making skills.
• Proven ability to manage risk and deliver within complex programme environments.
• Consulting-based leadership experience.
• Attention to detail and the ability to see the big picture, pragmatic problem solver.
• Excellent planning, interpersonal and time management skills with a track record of following through on dedications.
• Experience in global or multi-country Workday implementations.
• Relevant Workday certifications (e.g., Workday Data Migration, Integrations, or HCM).
• Fluent in English (writing, reading, and speaking).

Requirements

• College or University Degree in HR or Information Systems (beneficial but not mandatory).
• Human Resource work experience (beneficial but not mandatory).
• Experience leading cross-functional teams across business and technical domains (beneficial but not mandatory).
• Ability to influence and engage senior stakeholders effectively (beneficial but not mandatory).
• Strong balance between strategic thinking and hands-on delivery (beneficial but not mandatory).

Benefits

As this is a remote role, you can be based anywhere in South Africa, UK or Europe, so long as you are authorised to work in Europe without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.