Interim Data Migration Specialist (gn)

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• Start Date: Early November
• Duration: Initial 6-month contract with extension option
• Location: 100% remote possible
• Time Zone Requirement: Availability within European time zones
• On-site Meetings: Approximately twice per year
• Languages: Fluent English (mandatory)
• Environment: Budget-conscious program with a strong focus on efficient resource utilization
• Own the global data migration strategy, methodology, standards, and governance framework.
• Define and manage the complete data migration scope across 19 countries and 22 payroll entities.
• Develop data mapping, transformation, and validation rules for migration into Workday.
• Lead all data migration activities across the program, with a strong focus on technical execution and data quality.
• Manage data extraction from SAP HCM, SAP Payroll, and other HR source systems.
• Own ETL processes (Extract, Transform, Load) between legacy systems and Workday.
• Define and implement a sustainable data cleansing strategy to improve data quality prior to migration.
• Establish and execute reconciliation and verification processes to ensure completeness and accuracy of migrated data.
• Conduct mock loads, test migrations, dress rehearsals, and production cutovers.
• Collaborate closely with the Workday Program Manager, technical teams, and local HR and Payroll stakeholders.
• Manage cross-country dependencies, risks, issues, and resource requirements within the overall program.
• Ensure compliance with data privacy, security, and regulatory requirements.
• Consolidate migration status reporting for program and project leadership.
• Support the global standardization of HR and payroll processes as part of the transformation initiative.
• Extensive experience as a Data Migration Lead in international transformation programs.
• Proven track record in Workday data migration projects.
• Strong expertise in SAP HCM, SAP Payroll, or comparable HR systems.
• Demonstrated experience delivering data migrations for multinational rollout programs.
• Deep understanding of data mapping, data modeling, ETL processes, and data quality management.
• Experience with payroll data migrations and cross-country HR processes.
• Background in large-scale transformation and harmonization initiatives.
• Strong technical focus; hands-on migration expertise is significantly more important than traditional project management skills.
• Strong hands-on technical mindset.
• Structured, pragmatic, and solution-oriented approach.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• High level of ownership and ability to work independently.
• Experience working within international and multicultural project teams.
• Start: flexible
• Location: Niedersachsen, DE