Senior Data Management Partner

About this job

The Senior Data Management Partner role involves independently handling complex projects, time-sensitive employee data work, and supporting data infrastructure tasks within India. Working as part of the Data Management team, the person in this role collaborates closely with HRIS, Payroll, Benefits, and People Operations to strengthen data integrity, improve operational efficiency, and maintain a reliable employee experience. A normal day involves executing Workday transactions, managing bulk data updates, conducting audits, designing team workflows, resolving data issues, and partnering with internal teams to ensure accurate employee records while adhering to compliance and privacy requirements.

Responsibilities

• Execute and oversee complex or time-sensitive Workday transactions like hires, job changes, and terminations.
• Support Workday EIB processing, bulk data updates, and employee record maintenance.
• Design, implement, document, and train the team on SOX readiness audits for hires and terminations.
• Monitor pending transactions, identify root causes, and coordinate follow-up within timelines.
• Partner with the Data Management manager to build team infrastructure, operating models, workflows, and quality standards.
• Partner with the HRIS team to identify Workday reporting gaps and build report libraries.
• Coordinate with internal partners to support internal or external audits and resolve data issues.

Requirements

• 5 to 7 years of experience working with Workday in HR data management or a related People Operations function.
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage complex workloads and prioritize competing deadlines.
• Experience designing or improving operational processes, controls, audits, documentation, or team workflows.
• Strong understanding of employee data privacy, compliance requirements, and accurate record keeping.
• Strong attention to detail and data accuracy with the ability to identify inconsistencies.
• Clear communication and collaboration skills to train colleagues and coordinate across teams.
• Availability to work 1:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Pacific Time.

Who should apply

This role suits experienced HR operations professionals with a strong background in Workday data management, compliance, and process improvement. Candidates who excel at independent decision-making, handling time-sensitive employee data transactions, and collaborating across HRIS, Payroll, and People Operations teams will find this position a strong fit. The posting does not mention if freshers can apply, as it specifically requires 5 to 7 years of relevant experience.

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