Job Description
Our story
At Alight, we believe a company's success starts with its people. At our core, we Champion People, help our colleagues Grow with Purpose and true to our name we encourage colleagues to "Be Alight."
Our Values:
Champion People - be empathetic and help create a place where everyone belongs.
Grow with purpose - Be inspired by our higher calling of improving lives.
Be Alight - act with integrity, be real and empower others.
It's why we're so driven to connect passion with purpose. Our team's expertise 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, Alight is the perfect place to put your passion to work.
Join our team if you Champion People, want to Grow with Purpose through acting with integrity and if you embody the meaning of Be Alight.
Learn more at careers.alight.com.
As a Workday Data Solutions Consultant, a typical day toinclude the following:
Manage the successful and on-schedule completion of Workday conversion/ activities and deliverables throughout the project life cycle
Focus on strategy, scope, risk, escalations, staffing and budget
Ensure adherence to Professional Services conversion methodology and best practices
Train and mentor less experienced team members
Engage on multiple concurrent projects
ACCOUNTABILITIES
Facilitate client discussions on data requirements, conversion methodology and data validation
Supervise team through execution of conversion deliverables
Analyze risk and seek preventative measures
Perform research on conversion and reporting issues, identify root cause, and implement corrective measures
Contribute to the enhancement and maintenance of internal conversion tools; recognize business process inefficiencies and recommends improvements
Demonstrate ability to prioritize conflicting demands with little supervision
Demonstrate ability to learn technology quickly through instruction and self-training
Answer all inquiries on a timely basis
Understand priorities and request help and support when needed
Follow through ontasks and commitments; demonstrate strong work ethic and set an example for others
Exchange information with appropriate people to complete work and keep information confidential as needed
Train and mentor less experienced team members
Communicate effectively with team members and clients
Keep Project Manager informed on project escalations
Complete all required Knowledge Bytes to maintain Workday certification
Participate in internal training, Data Solutions Open Mics, and other events that help share knowledge across the practice
QUALIFICATIONS
Can effectively manage the activities and deliverables of a team
Quick learner and motivated to understand various technologies
Excellent analytical and problem solving skills
Strong work ethic
Ability to manage fluctuating workloads
Passion for data accuracy and completeness
Resourceful and has great attention to detail
Demonstrates enthusiasm and commitment towards the job and goals of the organization
Ability and willingness to train and mentor other team members
Can work in a fast-paced, fast-growth, high-energy environment
Ability to handle multiple high priority activities concurrently
Excellent verbal and written communications skills
Accepts and adapts to change
Ability to travel up to 35% of the time
Knowledge and Experience of:
3 to 5 plus years of experience in Financial Systems field
2 to 5 plus years of managing a project team
Knowledge and experience with translating business requirements into system requirements
Knowledge and experience with databases, entity relationships, SQL and Programming
Previous consulting experience either as an internal consultant or with a consulting/software company
Experience in data conversions for Workday, SAP, Oracle, PeopleSoft, or similar applications preferred
Demonstrated project management experience
This opportunity does not offer sponsorship
Travel up to 25%.
Successful completion of the Workday FIN Services Core or currently Workday FIN Certified is a requirement of the role
Education:
Bachelor's Degree in Business, Math, Computer Science, or relevant field of study
Flexible Working
So that you can be your best at work and home, we consider flexible working arrangements wherever possible. Alight has been a leader in the flexible workspace and "Top 100 Company for Remote Jobs" 5 years in a row.
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 Alight, you understand that, should you be made an offer, it will be contingent on your undergoing and successfully completing a background check consistent with Alight'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
Alight 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 Alight, 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
Alight 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.
Alight 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 Alight.
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 Alight business units.
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We offer you a competitive total rewards package, continuing education & training, and tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organization.
Salary Pay Range
Minimum :
72,200 USD
Maximum :
114,500 USD
Pay Transparency Statement: Alight considers a variety of factors in determining whether to extend an offer of employment and in setting the appropriate compensation level, including, but not limited to, a candidate's experience, education, certification/credentials, market data, internal equity, and geography. Alight makes these decisions on an individualized, non-discriminatory basis. Bonus and/or incentive eligibility are determined by role and level. Alight also offers a comprehensive benefits package; for specific details on our benefits package, please visit:
DISCLAIMER:
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 Alight business units.
affirmative action employer.
Alight Solutions provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, veteran, marital, parental, citizenship, or domestic partner status, or any other status protected by applicable national, federal, state or local law. Alight Solutions is committed to a diverse workforce and is an
