Job Summary – Data Validation Analyst - W2 Only • Role: Data Validation Analyst • Location: Remote • Industry: Financial Services (minimum 4 years required) • Required Experience: 6-8 years in Data Quality/Business Analysis • Specialization: HR/HCM Data, preferably Workday and UKG WFM • Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills • LinkedIn: Profile required Key Responsibilities • Collaborate with data extractors to define and communicate data requirements for system conversions. • Conduct data profiling and data quality analysis to identify anomalies and assess readiness. • Develop Source to Target Mapping documentation, tracking data flow, transformations, and specifications. • Own and resolve action items from Data Mapping Sessions promptly. • Create and execute data validation test cases and scenarios based on mapping documentation. • Perform data validation at multiple stages of the data conversion lifecycle. • Present test execution results to business stakeholders (Product Owners, Program Managers, GPOs) and obtain business sign-offs. Required Skills & Qualifications • Proven Financial Services background with enterprise HR/HCM data exposure. • Expertise in MS Excel, including Macros, Functions, and Data Toolkits. • Experience and knowledge of HR business processes, specifically with Workday and UKG WFM. • Strong ability to interact with senior business leaders to drive decisions and obtain sign-offs. • Experience working with internal teams and external vendors on system implementations. • Proficiency in data mapping and creating/maintaining data dictionaries.