Data Migration Lead

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Job Description – Data Migration Lead

SR DM Lead (Specialist, JL3S)

Alight Service Readiness (SR) provides Payroll Services to our clients. During project implementation phase Data Migration plays an important role setting up these services.

The Data Migration Lead is responsible to execute Data Migration for a payroll country, monitored by a Data Migration Senior Lead. During preparation phase the DM Lead provides DM templates and conducts workshops with the client, during testing reviews the data delivered by the client (data quality assessment), loads it, updates the load tracker to monitor errors, and proposes solutions how to solve it, reconciles the data, and provides validation reports. Steps and processes are defined in the Local DM Plan, which is adjusted for each country by the DM Lead.

The Data Migration (DM) team consists of different levels; a (Senior) DM Workstream Lead is accountable for big programs, global strategy and planning, the DM Lead is responsible for the execution, and the DM Support assists with the high volumes; where required we have Data Scientists providing additional services.

DM Lead is an intermediate level in SR Data Migration. Usually, after 3-6 months experience in a DM Support role, DM Lead is expected to start taking customer facing activities, workshops, data mapping sessions and other meetings with the client, which are starting, conducting, and closing all activities in a country implementation effectively and successfully, meeting the KPIs and the Quality Threshold.

Responsibilities

• Support the DM Senior Lead and Data Scientist.
• Provide DM templates following Alight's global and local standards.
• Review data files provided by the client on data quality before the loading.
• Load data to the testing and production environment and update the load tracker with the results; report to the DM Senior Lead, propose a solution, monitor until everything is reconciled and loaded successfully.
• Provide validation reports and assist with the client's data validation until sign-off.
• Share experience and suggest improvements on data migration templates and loading etc.

Qualification

• Bachelor's Degree, Preferably in Computer Science or MBA from a reputed college.
• 2 to 3 years' experience in Data Migration projects.
• Willing to work in shifts.
• Is a team player.
• Can work on multiple projects simultaneously.
• 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 skills, MS Access, or similar tools.
• Has a passport and is willing to travel for business purposes.
• High level of English is required.

What we offer

• Flexible work shift timings partially home based.
• Sophisticated career development initiatives.
• Transparent reward and recognition schemes.
• Innovative industry leading company.

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, well-being and support programs, statutory 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.

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.

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

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.