Workday Data Conversion Lead
Definian · Chicago, IL
$140,000–$200,000from the description
Jul 25, 2026
Chicago, IL
Jul 26, 2026
What this job asks for AI summary
A lead role focused on end-to-end data migration within Workday implementation projects, covering modules such as HCM, Payroll, and Finance. Day-to-day work involves building conversion plans and data mappings, executing iterative test loads using tools like EIB and XSLT, managing defect resolution, and coordinating cutover activities with client and project teams. The role also includes mentoring junior analysts and contributing to internal methodology improvements. Suited to a certified Workday data conversion specialist with at least three years of hands-on lead experience.
Senior level · 3+ years · Chicago, IL · Full-time
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What the occupation pays Median $105,766 (middle half $82,812–$132,818). This posting is about at that midpoint.
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The role is titled 'Workday Data Conversion Lead' with no explicit seniority level in the title; the title states no level. However, the 3+ years of Workday-specific lead experience, end-to-end lifecycle ownership, mentoring responsibilities, and methodology development duties support a Senior classification.
SOC classification is a judgement call: the role is primarily a Workday implementation/data migration consultant (systems analysis and mapping legacy data to Workday structures), pointing to 15-1211. A secondary case exists for 15-1243 (Database Architects) given the ETL, data modeling, and load-sequencing work, but the consulting/implementation framing and client-facing delivery focus tip the balance to 15-1211.
Workday Data Conversion and/or Data Loading Certifications are explicitly required ('Must have active… current, non-expired'); Workday Pro Certifications are listed as 'a potential alternative' — all three are captured as alternatives on a single skill entry.
Financial data conversion experience (GL balances, open AP/AR, fixed assets, etc.) is explicitly labeled 'Preferred' in the posting and is captured accordingly.
Legacy ERP/HRIS platform experience (Oracle EBS, SAP, PeopleSoft, ADP) appears under 'Preferred Attributes' and is captured as a single preferred skill with alternatives.
Additional Workday functional certifications (Financial Management, HCM, Payroll) are listed under 'Preferred Attributes' and are captured as separate preferred skills.
The posting mentions periodic client travel but does not indicate the role is fully remote; remote is set to false.
No degree requirement is stated anywhere in the posting.
Ignored 1 non-technology phrase(s) as skills (responsibilities/concepts, not named tools): Workday Financial Management.
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