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This role is responsible for the end-to-end data journey across our HCM implementation, owning the strategy for extracting, transforming, cleansing, and migrating data from multiple legacy systems into Oracle or SAP. Acting as the critical bridge between our “as-is” environment and the future-state HCM platform, you will ensure data integrity, governance, and compliance throughout the transformation lifecycle.
Job Responsibility:
Define and own the data migration strategy, including scope, conversion objects, and data cleansing roadmap
Establish data ownership, approval levels, and governance standards during migration
Map existing reports and analytics to future-state HCM reporting capabilities
Represent HR in discussions aligning the new HCM with the Wickes Data Lake
Advise on data retention strategy (e.g., historical salary, job, and applicant data)
Oversee Extract, Transform, Load (ETL) processes in collaboration with the Tech Data Lead and SI partner
Ensure accurate mapping from legacy fields into Oracle/SAP structures (e.g., SAP Infotypes, Oracle Business Objects)
Lead HR and Payroll teams through data cleansing activities, identifying redundant, outdated, or incomplete data
Ensure clear understanding of “Data Readiness” and associated business impacts
Oversee creation and maintenance of mapping documentation
Ensure historical data (e.g., job history, salary changes) is accurately sequenced and structured for the new platform
Manage multiple mock data loads into test environments
Oversee reconciliation reporting, resolving load errors and leading key decisions during remediation
Ensure reconciliation processes demonstrate full auditability of records during cutover
Provide assurance to stakeholders and auditors that all data has been accurately migrated
Requirements:
Degree educated or equivalent experience
Extensive experience managing HR system data and reporting in a BAU environment
Proven experience leading data extraction, transformation, and migration for a system implementation
At least 3+ years’ experience as a Data Lead or Data Architect within a Tier 1 HCM/ERP implementation
Strong understanding of mapping tools used in migrations from legacy HR systems to Tier 1 HCM platforms
Advanced SQL and Excel (Power Query, Macros) or ETL tools such as Alteryx or Informatica
Strong understanding of HR system functionality and data structures
Knowledge of GDPR and its application during system transformation
Ability to interpret how role-based permissions impact data structures, reporting, and system security
Strong analytical and problem-solving capability, particularly in resolving complex data integrity issues (e.g., mismatched employee IDs, broken hierarchies)
Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate technical data constraints for non-technical HR stakeholders
Demonstrable passion for data accuracy, governance, and confidentiality
Nice to have:
Experience using Oracle HDL / Spreadsheet Loaders or SAP SuccessFactors Migration Center / Migration Cockpit
Functional working knowledge of SAP SuccessFactors or Oracle Cloud Fusion modules
Experience working alongside a specialist HCM implementation partner
What we offer:
Competitive bonus (2027 period)
Contributory pension scheme
Colleague discount
Discount platform including savings and cash back at numerous retailers, savings on gym membership, cycle to work scheme
Employee Assistance Programme, financial education & loans, and access to parental, menopause and fertility support