HRIS Data Migration Specialist

We are seeking an experienced HRIS Data Migration Specialist with hands-on isolved experience to support a large-scale HRIS and payroll conversion project. This individual will serve as the primary resource responsible for data mapping, cleansing, transformation, validation, and migration activities associated with transitioning from a legacy HRIS/payroll platform into isolved.

The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in HRIS implementations, payroll systems, database development, and data conversion projects. This role requires a hands-on professional capable of analyzing complex datasets, developing migration processes, validating data integrity, and partnering closely with HR, Payroll, and implementation stakeholders to ensure a successful system transition.

Responsibilities of the HRIS Data Migration Specialist: *

• Lead data conversion and migration efforts from a legacy HRIS/payroll platform into isolved. *

• Analyze source data structures and perform field-to-field mapping between systems. *

• Develop, execute, and validate data transformation and migration processes. *

• Cleanse, normalize, and standardize employee, payroll, benefits, and organizational data. *

• Create and maintain SQL queries, scripts, reports, and validation tools to support migration activities. *

• Perform data audits and reconciliation activities to ensure accuracy and completeness. *

• Identify data integrity issues and coordinate remediation efforts with stakeholders. *

• Support multiple migration cycles, including test loads, parallel validations, and production deployments. *

• Collaborate with HR, Payroll, Finance, and implementation teams to gather requirements and document business rules. *

• Validate employee records, payroll history, tax information, deductions, benefits data, and organizational structures. *

• Document data mappings, conversion methodologies, testing results, and migration procedures. *

• Support user acceptance testing (UAT), issue resolution, and post-go-live validation activities. *

Data Migration, HRIS/HRMS, Data Migration, HRIS/HRMS, Data Mapping, Database Programming, Data Sets, Data Quality, Payroll Software/Services, Process Development, * 3+ years of experience supporting HRIS implementations, payroll conversions, or enterprise data migration projects. *

• Hands-on experience performing data conversions into isolved. *

• Strong SQL development and database management experience. *

• Experience performing data mapping and reconciliation across enterprise systems. *

• Knowledge of HR, payroll, benefits administration, and employee master data management. *

• Experience working with large datasets and performing data quality assessments. *

• Experience utilizing ETL processes, data transformation techniques, and file-based imports. *

• Ability to troubleshoot complex data issues and identify root causes. *

• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills. *

• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to work effectively across technical and business teams. *

• Experience documenting migration processes, requirements, and technical specifications. *

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven implementation environment. *

Bonus Experience of the HRIS Data Migration Specialist: *

• Experience migrating data from platforms such as UKG, ADP, Dayforce, Paycom, Paylocity, Workday, BambooHR, Paychex, or similar HRIS/payroll systems. *

• Experience leading full-cycle HRIS or payroll implementations. *

• Understanding of payroll tax structures, deductions, benefits administration, and timekeeping data. *

• Experience with API integrations and automated data transfer processes. *

• Prior consulting or professional services experience supporting HR technology projects. *

• Experience partnering directly with HR, Payroll, and Finance leadership throughout conversion projects. *