Data Engineer with Workday integration

About this role

100% Remote - Hiring for Data Engineer with Workday integration experience - 12 months contract

We are seeking a Data Engineer with Workday expertise to support a large-scale Workday implementation program. This role will focus on data migration from UKG to Workday and building ETL pipelines to downstream systems, ensuring data integrity, accuracy, and integration readiness.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and support data migration activities from UKG to Workday, including data extraction, transformation, and validation

Design and build ETL pipelines to move data from Workday to downstream enterprise systems

Perform data mapping, cleansing, transformation, and reconciliation activities

Collaborate with functional and technical teams to align HR data models and business processes

Develop and maintain data validation and testing frameworks (pre/post migration)

Support integration efforts using Workday tools (EIB, APIs, Web Services) and external ETL platforms

Troubleshoot and resolve data-related issues across systems and integrations

Required Skills & Experience

Strong experience in Data Engineering / ETL development (Python, SQL, PySpark or similar)

Hands-on experience with Workday integrations and data migration

Proven experience in HRIS migration projects (UKG, PeopleSoft, ADP, etc. to Workday preferred)

Expertise in data extraction, transformation, reconciliation, and validation

Experience working with APIs, XML, SOAP/REST-based integrations

Familiarity with Workday integration tools (EIB, Workday Studio, Cloud Connect)

Strong understanding of HR data domains (Core HR, Payroll, Benefits, Talent, etc.)