Salesforce

People Data Program Strategist

Salesforce

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Indianapolis • United States

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About the role

  • Provide expertise in business analysis, facilitation and needs analysis, and solutions to needs
  • Understand and define roles and responsibilities for new or existing projects and programs
  • Define business requirements and lead cross-functional planning of data needs for complex HR programs
  • Evaluate data impacts, process changes, risks, and mitigation strategies across platforms and systems
  • Serve as a strategic partner to HR program owners, DET, and HRIS to align data timelines and system constraints
  • Develop practical specifications and conversion strategies that uphold data integrity and compliance
  • Facilitate testing and validation efforts during user acceptance testing (UAT), supporting cutover and hypercare as needed
  • Translate business goals into technical deliverables and ensure seamless handoffs to execution teams
  • Manage risks and issues logs, driving resolution through clear ownership and escalation pathways
  • Communicate status and risks to program leadership and executive sponsors with clarity and urgency
  • Partner with change management to assess system/process impacts and contribute to stakeholder enablement plans
  • Deliver targeted training and coaching to global partners, empowering them to maximize the use of Workday and related systems.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Business, HR, or related field
  • 5–10 years of experience in HRIS, HR data, or HR technology roles
  • 5+ years of experience with Workday or similar HCM systems
  • Deep understanding of employee lifecycle data, metadata governance, and HR system dependencies
  • Experience managing high-visibility programs with significant HR data impact
  • Familiarity with Employee Success operating rhythms, such as PeopleForce
Benefits
  • time off programs
  • medical
  • dental
  • vision
  • mental health support
  • paid parental leave
  • life and disability insurance
  • 401(k)
  • employee stock purchasing program
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
business analysisneeds analysisdata requirementsdata integrityuser acceptance testingrisk managementmetadata governanceprogram managementchange managementtraining and coaching
Soft Skills
facilitationcommunicationstrategic partnershipproblem-solvingstakeholder engagementclarityurgencyownershipescalationempowerment