Data Migration Lead

Our story Strada is a technology-enabled, people powered company committed to delivering world-class payroll, human capital management, and financial management solutions to organizations globally. With a team of more than 8,000 experts and over 30 years of expertise, Strada blends leading-edge technology with human ingenuity to help businesses across the globe design and deliver at scale. Supporting over 1,400 customers in 33 countries, Strada partners with customers at every stage of their journey, to help drive their vision forward. It's why we're so driven to connect passion with purpose. Our team's experience in human insights and cloud technology gives companies and employees around the world the ability to power confident decisions, for life. With a comprehensive total rewards package, continuing education and training, and tremendous potential with a growing global organization, Strada is the perfect place to put your passion to work. To learn more about us, visit DM Lead – The Role Data Migration (DM) executes all related activities to implement payroll services for several countries and plays an important role in our projects. All steps are defined in the Global Data Migration Strategy, which is adjusted to client and project requirements, together with the client, Strada's Program and Project Management, Enterprise Architects and Engineers and the Payroll Lead. The DM team consists of different levels; a central DM Senior Lead, also called 'Workstream Lead' is accountable for big programs, global strategy and planning, the DM Lead is responsible for the execution, the DM Support assists with big volumes, and where required a Data Scientist provides additional services. DM Support is an entry level, supporting DM Leads on a project. Collaboration is required with the client during all stages to effectively close the DM activities successfully, meeting the KPI's and the quality threshold agreed. The DM Lead role is expected to have 1-2 years of experience as DM Support or similar practice. A DM Lead ensures that all contractual deliverables will be designed and supplied appropriately for a country, working on this self-consistently; although, reporting to the Workstream Lead on the progress. The DM Lead is in touch and collaborates with the client team during the Data Migration stages and monitors DM Support to close all activities effectively and successfully. The DM lead role is more client facing, also expected to have the most suitable solution for a country and the client and should be able to provide the necessary guidance. The DM support assists the DM lead, checks on optimal system performance, does the system monitoring. After 1-2 years as DM Lead, small and medium-sized programs should be taken over to get to the next level. DM Lead – Responsibilities Ensure compliance to Strada's Payroll operational standards and allocated project implementation methodology. Execute several Data Migration stages (ETL/V) as required for testing as well as for deploy phase. Resolve small and medium complexity problems related to the functional environment of the applications, track local technology errors to ensure they will be resolved finally. Elaborate local DM activities and adjust Data Migration Strategy where applicable, update activities in Local DM Plan document, respect timelines, be proactive, report to DM Lead and the Workstream Lead of the program. Assist Workstream Lead with country implementation, support the Project Manager/Program Manager, follow the planning, report, and raise issues proactively, escalate where required. Share experience and suggest improvements on data modelling, templates, ensure delivery and provide information to the client on data requirements e.g., history legally needed to run payroll, etc. Lead and conduct DM Kick-off and Q&A sessions with the customer, communicate DM requirements with all relevant parties. Request Data Quality Assessment from Data Scientist team, support and liaise with client for data cleansing. Support test activities if required, perform the data load cycles, or instruct DM Support. Ensure data issues are resolved and maintained in RAID log; be proactive to ensure DM cycle will be completed successfully within time and budget. Manage data reconciliation and validation stage or instruct DM Support. DM Lead – Requirements Bachelor's degree, preferably in Computer Science or MBA from a reputed college. 1 to 4 years' experience in Data Migration projects involving HR data (depending on the role DM Lead, DM Senior Lead). Willing to work in shifts and can work on multiple projects simultaneously. Is a team player and team leader. Has knowledge of Human Resources, TIME, and Payroll concepts, and of the related Data Migration processes. Has functional knowledge of HRIS technology, such as Workday, SuccessFactors, Oracle, SAP HCM, Peoplesoft, and Payroll (SAP PY, PT, FIORI). Advanced Microsoft Excel, MS Access, or similar tools, ideal if familiar with ETL. Knowledge and experience with some of the following technologies: Web Methods, SQL, XSLT, Java, Ruby on Rails, MongoDB, JavaScript, Webservices, Python; integration technologies such as SAP XI/PI not required but good to have. Has a passport and is willing to travel for business purposes. High level of English is required. Benefits We offer programs and plans for a healthy mind, body, wallet and life because it's important our benefits care for the whole person. Options include a variety of health coverage options, wellbeing and support programs, retirement, vacation and sick leave, maternity, paternity & adoption leave, continuing education and training as well as a number of voluntary benefit options. By applying for a position with Strada, you understand that, should you be made an offer, it will be contingent on your undergoing and successfully completing a background check consistent with Strada's employment policies. Background checks may include some or all the following based on the nature of the position: SSN/SIN validation, education verification, employment verification, and criminal check, search against global sanctions and government watch lists, credit check, and/or drug test. You will be notified during the hiring process which checks are required by the position. Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion Strada is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We celebrate differences and believe in fostering an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported. We know that diverse teams are stronger, more innovative, and more successful. At Strada, we welcome and embrace all individuals, regardless of their background, and are dedicated to creating a culture that enables every employee to thrive. Join us in building a brighter, more inclusive future. Diversity Policy Statement Strada is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate against anyone based on sex, race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital or domestic partner status, citizenship, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristics or conduct covered by federal, state or local law. In addition, we take affirmative action to employ and advance in the employment of qualified minorities, women, disabled persons, disabled veterans and other covered veterans. Strada provides reasonable accommodations to the known limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants for employment with disabilities and sincerely held religious beliefs, practices and observances, unless doing so would result in undue hardship. Applicants for employment may request a reasonable accommodation/modification by contacting his/her recruiter. Authorization to work in the Employing Country Applicants for employment in the country in which they are applying (Employing Country) must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the Employing Country and with Strada. Note, this job description does not restrict management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities of this job to other entities; including but not limited to subsidiaries, partners, or purchasers of Strada business units.

We offer you a competitive total rewards package, continuing education & training, and tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organization.

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Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities of this job to other entities; including but not limited to subsidiaries, partners, or purchasers of Strada business units.