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... For full info follow application link.
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
