HRIS Data Conversion Analyst (UKG to Workday)

Connect Centric•Washington, DC

1d•$115,000 - $125,000•Remote

About The Position

Connect Centric is seeking an HRIS Data Conversion Analyst to provide subject matter expertise and hands-on support for extracting, preparing, validating, converting, and testing Human Capital Management (HCM) data from UKG to Workday for a client’s Workday implementation. The analyst will partner with HR, finance, IT, and Workday implementation partners on end-to-end data conversion activities, including data readiness, conversion, validation, and testing, while supporting routine UKG reporting throughout the implementation period.

Requirements

Demonstrated experience with HR data conversions for Workday implementations.
Hands-on experience extracting and preparing data from UKG Pro, including Core, Recruiting, Onboarding, and Learning.
Strong understanding of UKG and Workday HCM data structures.
Advanced Excel skills, including data validation, lookups, and transformation logic.
Strong attention to detail and data accuracy.
Ability to clearly document complex data logic for functional and technical stakeholders.
Experience working in cross-functional implementation teams.
Ability to manage multiple conversion activities under tight timelines.
Must be permitted to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

Review UKG data structures, tables, and historical records used for Core HR, Recruiting, Benefits, and Talent data.
Identify data quality risks, gaps, and dependencies early in the conversion process.
Extract data from UKG using People Analytics reporting through IBM Cognos Analytics.
Clean, standardize, and transform data to align with Workday data models and load requirements, applying business rules for mapping and translation.
Prepare load-ready data templates required for Workday conversion.
Develop and maintain data mapping documents from UKG fields to Workday objects and fields.
Document transformation logic, assumptions, exclusions, and data ownership, and support creation of a data dictionary.
Support conversions and test loads into Workday tenants.
Validate and reconcile data between UKG and Workday and prepare validation and reconciliation summaries.
Troubleshoot data load errors and exceptions, maintain issue logs, and track conversion defects through resolution with functional leads.
Support user acceptance testing by validating converted data against business expectations.
Assist with final data loads and cutover planning, and provide post-load validation during go-live readiness activities.
Support scheduled and ad hoc UKG reporting during the implementation period.
Collaborate with functional and technical teams to identify, document, and manage reporting dependencies as reporting sources transition from UKG to Workday.