Workday Data Conversion Lead
Definian · Chicago, Illinois, United States, Remote (US)
Posted 20 days ago · $140,000-$200,000
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 20 days Definian's roles stay open a median of 45 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 50% of Definian's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Definian
- high 7 stale, 0 reposted of 8 open
- Hiring momentum
- 11 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Definian's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Definian.
About this role
As a Workday Data Conversion Lead at Definian, you will manage end-to-end data migration activities for Workday implementations, focusing on developing conversion strategies and leading testing cycles. Your role will involve collaborating with client teams, mentoring junior analysts, and ensuring high-quality data conversion processes. You'll also be responsible for producing governance documentation and communicating project statuses to stakeholders.
- benefits
- 4/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Definian as an employer.
What you need
- Minimum 3 years of experience performing Data Conversion/Loading for Workday implementation projects across core products (HCM, Payroll, Finance)
- Active Workday Data Conversion and/or Data Loading Certifications
- Proficiency with Workday Customer Central, EIB, XSLT, and Workday-delivered data migration and load tools
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel for data manipulation, reconciliation, and validation
- Proficiency in SQL for data extraction and transformation from relational source systems
- Ability to manage multiple concurrent conversion workstreams under tight implementation timelines
Nice to have
- Hands on experience loading financial data, including GL balances, open AP/AR, suppliers and customers, Fixed Assets, etc.
- Prior consulting experience with a certified Workday implementation partner or system integrator
- Additional Workday functional certifications in Financial Management, HCM, or Payroll
- Experience migrating data from legacy ERP and HRIS platforms such as Oracle EBS, SAP, PeopleSoft, ADP
- Geographic flexibility to support client engagements with periodic travel
What you get
- Highly competitive compensation commensurate with experience
- 401(k) plan with company match
- Company-paid individual health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance coverage
- Four weeks of paid time off plus ten company-paid holidays
- Employee referral bonuses
- Career mobility in a high-growth, AI-enabled company where you will have direct impact and visibility
Worth weighing
- Salary range is $140,000-$200,000
- Stack includes Workday tools and methodologies which may be seen as niche
- Role requires managing multiple concurrent workstreams under tight timelines, which could be stressful
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Listed by Definian on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.