Workday Data Conversion Manager

Huron

Workday Data Conversion Manager leading day-to-day data conversion and reporting activities for HCM and Financials implementations. Expert in data readiness and reporting design, ensuring high-quality data through implementation lifecycle.

Posted 5/5/2026full-timeRemote • Illinois, New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $145,000 - $170,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage and execute the full data conversion lifecycle for Workday HCM and Financials, from planning through go-live
Lead data mapping sessions and oversee transformation and load activities across HCM and Financials functional areas
Coordinate tenant builds, conversion cycles, and load sequencing in alignment with the overall project plan
Partner closely with functional leads to validate converted data and support testing and remediation
Identify, track, and resolve data quality issues; escalate risks and dependencies as needed
Guide clients and internal teams on data readiness, cleansing requirements, and conversion timelines
Maintain conversion documentation, trackers, and status reporting
Lead reporting design activities by gathering and translating stakeholder reporting requirements into effective reports and dashboard solutions
Facilitate and participate in report design sessions, ensuring alignment with conversion decisions, functional design, and downstream analytics needs
Lead the development and prioritization of new dashboards, reports, and analytics
Oversee report-based validation and reconciliation to ensure converted data supports operational and analytical reporting
Guide teams on Workday reporting best practices and available platform capabilities
Troubleshoot report-related issues and drive resolution in partnership with functional and technical teams

Requirements

What you’ll need

3+ years of consulting experience
5+ years of overall data conversion experience, including leadership roles on large-scale ERP implementations
3+ years of hands-on Workday data conversion experience, supporting HCM and/or Financials implementations
Proven experience supporting reporting design, validation, and reconciliation tied to data conversion efforts
Strong understanding of Workday HCM data structures and working knowledge of Workday Financials data
Hands-on experience with Workday conversion tools (Migration Recipes, Advanced Loads, EIBs, Object Transporter)
Experience leading data mapping, reference ID management, load sequencing, and report-based validation
Ability to manage dependencies across Data Conversion, Reporting, HCM, and Financials workstreams
Strong client-facing communication and technical leadership skills
Active Workday Certification required (HCM, Financials, Data Conversion, Reporting/Prism, and/or Integration)
Higher Education and/or Healthcare implementation experience is a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical, dental and vision coverage
401(k) plan with a generous employer match
employee stock purchase plan
generous Paid Time Off policy
paid parental leave and adoption assistance
Wellness Program supports employee total well-being by providing free annual health screenings and coaching

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Hard Skills & Tools

data conversiondata mappingdata quality managementreport designdata validationdata reconciliationdashboard developmentdata cleansingload sequencingWorkday HCM

Soft Skills

client-facing communicationtechnical leadershipproject managementproblem-solvingcollaboration

Certifications

Workday CertificationHCM CertificationFinancials CertificationData Conversion CertificationReporting/Prism CertificationIntegration Certification