[Hiring] Workday Data Consultant @Cognizant

Role Description

Cognizant Workday Practice is seeking a Data Consultant experienced in Human Capital Management. As a 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.

• Become a Workday 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

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Information Technology, MIS, or related field
• ERP Data Conversion or HCM implementation experience
• Workday HCM experience desired
• 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

Benefits

• 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

Company Description

• 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.