Workday Data Conversion Lead

Overview

Avanciers is a premier IT Staffing/Consulting organization and we are currently recruiting for a contract role for one of our premier client in Canada for Workday Data Conversion Lead.

Location: Remote

Employment Type: Contract

Duration: 6 Months +

Rate: $110/hr - $130/hr (depending on experience)

Role Overview

• The Workday Data Conversion Lead will be responsible for leading the end-to-end design, development, and execution of data conversions between Workday and the client’s legacy systems. This role requires strong leadership, deep Workday conversion expertise, and close collaboration with technical and business stakeholders to ensure accurate, secure, and timely data migration.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, design, development, and implementation of data conversion activities between Workday and legacy systems, ensuring data integrity, accuracy, and security.
• Own and drive the overall data conversion strategy, including validation, reconciliation, and issue resolution.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including IT and business stakeholders, to gather requirements, resolve data conversion challenges, and deliver solutions aligned with project timelines.
• Provide hands-on technical leadership for Workday tenant builds and oversee their successful execution throughout the project lifecycle.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive technical documentation and support knowledge transfer to enable smooth transition to ongoing operations.
• Ensure adherence to Workday best practices, data governance standards, and compliance requirements across all conversion activities.
• Proven experience as a Workday Data Conversion Lead, with hands-on leadership in:
• Workday HCM and/or Financials data conversions
• Strong understanding of Workday architecture, data models, and integration frameworks.
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex conversion initiatives and coordinate across multiple teams in a remote environment.

• We use AI-enabled tools to assist in screening applications based on job-related criteria.

Avanciers Incorporated is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or any other protected characteristic. We are committed to providing accessible employment practices that comply with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).

• Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted
• Proof of qualifications may be requested
• Background checks may be conducted as part of the hiring process
• Avanciers Incorporated does not use Canadian Social Insurance Numbers (SIN) during the application process

Avanciers Incorporated thanks all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.