Workday Data Solutions Consultant - prefer Atlanta, GA or Lincolnshire, IL Alight office location, will consider USA Virtual / Work from Home (WFH) at Alight Solutions in Lincolnshire, Illinois

Job Description:

As a leading provider of human capital solutions, we help our clients and their people navigate the complexity of health, wealth and HR. We combine data-driven, consumer-centered technology with personalized care and service to deliver a superior customer experience. Our dedicated colleagues across 28 global centers help 23 million people and their 11 million family members simplify work and life, both now and in the future. At Alight, we are reimagining how people and organizations thrive.

Location: Atlanta, GA or Lincolnshire, IL preferred. Virtual will be considered for candidates with superior qualifications.

As a Workday Consultant, a typical day toinclude the following:

• Manage the successful and on-schedule completion of Workday conversion/ reporting activities and deliverables throughout the project life cycle


• Focus on strategy, scope, risk, escalations, staffing and budget


• Ensure adherence to Cloud Deployment Solutions (CDS) conversion and reporting methodology and best practices


• Train and mentor less experienced team members


• Engage on multiple concurrent projects

ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Facilitate client discussions on data requirements, conversion methodology and data validation


• Adhere to Alight Cloud Deployment Solutions (CDS) conversion and reporting methodology and best practices


• Supervise team through execution of conversion and reporting deliverables


• Analyze risk and seek preventative measures


• Perform research on conversion and reporting issues, identify root cause, and implement corrective measures


• Contribute to the enhancement and maintenance of internal conversion and reporting tools; recognize business process inefficiencies and recommends improvements


• Demonstrate ability to prioritize conflicting demands with little supervision


• Demonstrate ability to learn technology quickly through instruction and self-training


• Answer all inquiries on a timely basis


• Understand priorities and request help and support when needed


• Follow through ontasks and commitments; demonstrate strong work ethic and set an example for others


• Exchange information with appropriate people to complete work and keep information confidential as needed


• Train and mentor less experienced team members


• Communicate effectively with team members and clients


• Keep Project Manager informed on project escalations


• Complete all required Knowledge Bytes to maintain Workday certification


• Participate in internal training, Workday Wednesdays and other events that help share knowledge across the practice

QUALIFICATIONS

• Can effectively manage the activities and deliverables of a team


• Quick learner and motivated to understand various technologies


• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills


• Strong work ethic


• Ability to manage fluctuating workloads


• Passion for data accuracy and completeness


• Resourceful and has great attention to detail


• Demonstrates enthusiasm and commitment towards the job and goals of the organization


• Ability and willingness to train and mentor other team members


• Can work in a fast-paced, fast-growth, high-energy environment


• Ability to handle multiple high priority activities concurrently


• Excellent verbal and written communications skills


• Accepts and adapts to change


• Ability to travel up to 35% of the time

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• 3 to 5 plus years of experience in HRIS field


• Knowledge and experience with translating business requirements into system requirements


• Knowledge and experience with databases, entity relationships, SQL and Programming


• Previous consulting experience either as an internal consultant or with a consulting/software company


• Experience in data conversions for Workday, SAP, Oracle, PeopleSoft, or similar applications preferred


• Demonstrated project management experience


• Ability to travel up to 20%


• Workday HCM Certification strongly preferred


• This opportunity does not offer sponsorship


• Workday Certification is a requirement of the role. Candidates who are not certified will be considered for the role, but they will need to successfully pass Workday HCM certification as well as on-going successful re-certification
  
  

EDUCATION

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Math, Computer Science, or relevant field of study

Background Check Required

By applying for a position with Alight, you understand that, should you be made an offer, it will be contingent on your undergoing and successfully completing a background check consistent with Alight's employment policies. Background checks may include some or all of the following based on the nature of the position: SSN/SIN validation, education verification, employment verification, and criminal check, search against global sanctions and government watch lists, fingerprint verification, credit check, and/or drug test. You will be notified during the hiring process which checks are required by the position. Additionally, an active security clearance or the ability to obtain one may be required for this role.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Alight is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, ancestry, national origin, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, or any other legally protected characteristics or conduct covered by federal, state or local law. In addition, Alight takes affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and that employees are treated during employment, without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or national origin.

Reasonable Accommodations

Alight provides reasonable accommodations to the known limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants for employment with disabilities, sincerely held religious beliefs, practices and observances, unless doing so would result in an undue hardship. Applicants for employment may request a reasonable accommodation/modification by contacting his/her recruiter.

Diversity Statement

At Alight, we believe that diversity should be visible, valued, and sustained throughout the organization. Alight provides equal treatment and employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to any protected status or other protected characteristic.

Authorization to Work in the United States

Applicants for [employment/this position] in the United States must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States and with Alight.

We offer you a competitive total rewards package, continuing education & training, and tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organization.

DISCLAIMER:

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities of this job to other entities; including but not limited to subsidiaries, partners, or purchasers of Alight business units.

Alight Solutions provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, veteran, marital, parental, citizenship, or domestic partner status, or any other status protected by applicable national, federal, state or local law. Alight Solutions is committed to a diverse workforce and is an affirmative action employer.
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