HRIS Data Conversion Analyst (UKG to Workday) - Connect Centric
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 13, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 13, 2026.
At Connect Centric, we are more than just consultants-we are partners committed to our clients' success. We take a hands-on approach, working closely with our clients to transform strategies into measurable, real-world outcomes. As a strategy execution team, we take full ownership of every initiative from start to finish, ensuring that our clients see tangible results, not just ideas.
Position Description
Connect Centric is seeking an HRIS Data Conversion Analyst to provide subject matter expertise and hands-on support for the extraction, preparation, validation, conversion, and testing of Human Capital Management (HCM) data from UKG to Workday in support of our client’s Workday implementation.
You will partner with HR, finance, IT, and Workday implementation partners to support end-to-end data conversion activities, including data readiness, conversions, validation, and testing. You will also support routine UKG reporting throughout the implementation period.
What You Will Do
- Review existing UKG data structures, tables, and historical records used for Core HR, Recruiting, Benefits, and Talent data.
- Identify data quality risks, gaps, and dependencies early in the conversion process.
- Extract data from UKG using People Analytics reporting through IBM Cognos Analytics.
- Clean, standardize, and transform data to align with Workday data models and load requirements, applying business rules for data mapping and translation.
- Prepare the load-ready data templates required for Workday conversion.
- Develop and maintain detailed data mapping documents from UKG fields to Workday objects and fields.
- Document transformation logic, assumptions, exclusions, and data ownership, and support creation of a data dictionary.
- Support conversions and test loads into Workday tenants.
- Perform data validation and reconciliation between UKG and Workday, and prepare validation and reconciliation summaries.
- Identify and troubleshoot data load errors and exceptions; maintain issue logs and track conversion defects through resolution in partnership with functional leads.
- Support user acceptance testing by validating converted data against business expectations.
- Assist with final data loads and cutover planning, and provide post-load validation support during go-live readiness activities.
- Support ongoing scheduled and ad hoc reporting needs in UKG during the implementation period.
- Collaborate with functional and technical teams to identify, document, and manage reporting dependencies that may shift as reporting sources transition from UKG to Workday.
Required Qualifications
- Demonstrated experience with HR data conversions for Workday implementations.
- Hands-on experience extracting and preparing data from UKG Pro, including Core, Recruiting, Onboarding, and Learning.
- Strong understanding of UKG and Workday HCM data structures.
- Advanced Excel skills, including data validation, lookups, and transformation logic.
- Strong attention to detail and data accuracy.
- Ability to document complex data logic clearly for functional and technical stakeholders.
- Experience working in cross-functional implementation teams.
- Ability to manage multiple conversion activities under tight timelines.
Position Details
Position Type: W2
Location: Fully Remote
Pay Rate: $115,000 - $125,000/per year
Must be permitted to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.