The HR Data Migration Specialist is responsible for designing, transforming, and migrating complex HR data from legacy HCM platforms into target HR systems. This role plays a critical part in HR system implementations and transformations, ensuring data integrity, accuracy, and compliance throughout the migration lifecycle.
The role requires deep hands-on experience migrating data from Workday, Oracle HCM, and SAP SuccessFactors, alongside strong expertise in ETL tooling, HR data architecture, and complex transformation logic.
Key Responsibilities:
Data Migration & Transformation:
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Lead end-to-end HR data migrations from source systems including Workday, Oracle HCM, and SAP SuccessFactors into target HR platforms
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Design and execute complex data transformations, mappings, and business rules across multiple HR domains (Core HR, Org Structures, Compensation, Talent, Absence, Payroll interfaces)
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Build, configure, and maintain ETL processes to extract, transform, and load HR data accurately and efficiently
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Perform data cleansing, enrichment, and standardisation to align with target data models
HR Data Design & Architecture:
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Define and validate HR data models, structures, and hierarchies in line with best practice and target system requirements
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Advise on HR data design decisions, including effective dating, historical data strategies, and country-specific requirements
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Ensure alignment between HR functional design and technical data structures
Testing, Validation & Cutover:
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Develop and execute data validation strategies, reconciliation checks, and exception handling
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Support unit testing, system testing, parallel runs, and cutover activities
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Identify, analyse, and resolve data defects and inconsistencies
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Produce migration documentation including mapping specs, transformation logic, and run books
Stakeholder & Delivery Support:
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Work closely with HR, Payroll, Finance, and Technical teams to understand data requirements
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Translate HR business rules into technical transformation logic
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Provide guidance and assurance on data quality, risk, and readiness
Support go-live and post-implementation stabilisation activities
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Required Experience & Skills:
Essential:
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Proven experience delivering HR data migrations from Workday, Oracle HCM, and SAP SuccessFactors
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Strong hands-on experience with ETL tools (e.g. Informatica, Talend, Boomi, MuleSoft, Azure Data Factory, or equivalent)
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Deep understanding of HR data structures and design, including effective dating, organisational hierarchies, and employee lifecycle data
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Demonstrable experience performing complex data transformations, including cross-object logic and historical data handling
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Strong SQL skills and experience working with large, complex datasets
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Experience supporting multiple migration cycles (mock loads, dress rehearsals, cutover)
Desirable:
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Experience working on global or multi-country HR implementations
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Exposure to Payroll, Time & Attendance, or Finance data integrations
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Experience in data governance, data quality frameworks, or GDPR-compliant data handling
Consulting or transformation programme experience
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Key Competencies:
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High attention to detail and data accuracy
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Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
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Ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions
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Comfortable working in fast-paced, delivery-focused environments
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Clear communicator with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
About CE Global Partners:
CE Global Partners are a successful and fast-growing consultancy, specialising in client-side support to enable and deliver HR and payroll transformations and managed payroll services globally, enabled by market-leading technology. We work across multiple industries, sectors and technologies to help our global clients design, implement, operate and optimise their HR and payroll operating models.We typically implement market-leading HR technology such as Oracle HCM, Workday, Ceridian and SAP SuccessFactors, alongside delivering UK and global payroll services, including payroll implementation, transition and ongoing managed services.Working within the CE team, you will learn, grow and progress in a culture that is supportive and collaborative, while using best-in-class delivery methods. Our clients recognise us for the quality and impact of the work we deliver. If you are looking for your next career challenge while working with industry experts in HR, payroll and transformation, this is the perfect opportunity for you.
