Employee Data Management Specialist

The Freeman Company is searching for the next great talented problem-solver in an Employee Data Management Specialist to enhance the daily operation within the company's HR system of record. Under the umbrella of the HR Shared Services function, the Employee Data Management Specialist is accountable for assisting with the development and auditing of end-to-end HR Shared Services processes, programs, and initiatives using project management tools and processes. This individual ensures data integrity and seeks process improvement opportunities. In addition, this individual will support mergers and acquisitions and related data integration and data conversion activities. Closely partnering with various stakeholders, the Employee Data Management Specialist will ensure alignment on scope, priorities, and support teams in meeting key milestones while supporting the execution of our new HR operating model., Employee Data Management and Integrity

• Mass Data Loads: Prepare and upload large volumes of employee or organizational data using validated import templates to ensure efficient onboarding, restructuring, or system updates while minimizing manual entry errors
• Delete Actions: Perform controlled deletions of obsolete or incorrect records in compliance with data governance policies to maintain accuracy and prevent unauthorized data removal
• Historical Data Corrections: Update legacy records to reflect accurate employee data changes or adjustments
• Position Maintenance: Create, update, or deactivate position records to reflect organizational changes, ensuring accurate headcount tracking, reporting, and downstream system alignment

Data Elements and Auditing

• New Data Element Creation: Define and create new data fields or attributes (e.g., job codes, cost centers) to support evolving business needs and enhance reporting capabilities
• Data Audits: Conduct regular reviews of HR data to identify inconsistencies, duplicates, or missing information, supporting compliance and informed decision-making
• Organizational Hierarchy Integrity: Maintain accurate reporting structures and relationships to ensure proper workflow routing, security access, and organizational visibility

Special Projects

• M&A Data Loads/Updates: Integrate acquired employee data into HCMS, aligning formats and structures for seamless transition, compliance, and unified reporting post-merger or acquisition
• Responsible for driving issues to resolution and escalating unresolved issues to appropriate leaders/teams timely
• Leverage best practices where relevant and tools/frameworks for effective and successful project management
• Assist in supporting HR metrics and reporting
• Uses influence toward shared internal communications
• Uses innovation to approach difficult and complex issues
• Performs other duties as assigned

The successful candidate will possess knowledge of SuccessFactors or other HR-related software and applications. In addition to having excellent written and verbal communication skills, the successful candidate will provide line of sight into project work, effectively support release enhancements led and delivered by IT and support project deadlines.

This position will support our Human Resources team. It is eligible to work a hybrid schedule, generally requiring work in-office and/or show-site 2-3 days per week. This position is based out of our North Dallas office in Dallas, TX., * Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, or related field preferred, High School Diploma or Equivalent with relevant work experience required

• Minimum 2 years of complex data entry, inclusive of imports and mass loads required
• Minimum of 1 year of experience building/executing complex reports
• Proficient to advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• Proven ability to work creatively, innovatively, independently and analytically in a problem-solving environment
• Proven ability to adapt effectively to changing technology and business needs
• Ability to work collaboratively across business functions
• Ability to provide excellent customer service to clients, vendors, and/or fellow Freeman employees
• Must have proven organizational and time management skills; able to effectively manage multiple tasks and changing priorities and meet deadlines
• Demonstrated communication (written and oral) including presentation skills (MS Visio, MS PowerPoint)
• Technology Skills - Practical Experience with using cloud-based HR systems
• Analytical Skills - Synthesizes complex or diverse information using intuition, research and experience to complement data provided. Reviews & analyzes a wide variety of information and recommends a specific course of action
• Business Acumen - Understands the business implications of decisions. Aligns team's work to support strategic goals and initiatives. Sets goals and manages priorities and expectations
• Critical Thinking - Uses logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems
• Project Management - experience and organizational skills with the ability to effectively communicate changes or updates to various key stakeholders (both technical and non-technical) is critical
• Initiative - Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities. Maintains a high level of interest and enthusiasm for job responsibilities. Has demonstrated record of being a self-starter and self-motivated
• Innovation - Meets challenges with resourcefulness. Presents ideas and information in a manner that gets other's attention
• Problem Resolution - Analyzes problems and alternative solutions and takes appropriate timely action to achieve desired business results. Seeks unique and novel solutions to problems and considers impact of final resolution

The Freeman Company provides benefits that aim to empower our people and their families to thrive mentally, physically, and financially. These are a handful of the types of programs and benefits our full-time people may be eligible for. There may be some variances in specific benefits across regions.

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Parental Leave
• Life, Accident and Disability
• Retirement with Company Match
• Paid Time Off

The Freeman Company is a global leader in events, on a mission to redefine live for a new era. With a data-driven approach and the industry' largest network of experts, The Freeman Company's insights shape exhibitions, exhibits, and events that drive audiences to action. The integrated full-service solutions leverage a 99-year legacy in event management as well as new technologies to deliver moments that matter.