Data Management Analyst (EMEA Time Zone)

Overview

The Data Management Analyst is responsible for the creation, maintenance, governance, and lifecycle management of workforce data within Workday, acting as the primary administrator for employee data management including position management processes, and as the operational liaison between business units, Talent Acquisition, HR Operations, Finance, M&A and workforce planning stakeholders.

What you'll do

• Apply knowledge of HR Management Systems best practices, trends and developments in data management and provide day-to-day support on data management activities, including initiating and managing Workday business processes.
• Work with Data management SME and IAM on integrations with Workday/databases to ensure last-mile employee data is loaded, including EIB support.
• Coordinate with M&A system downstreams, ensure data loaded onto Workday flows through downstream integrations, participate in troubleshooting, and ensure data accuracy and integrity within HR systems.
• Create, maintain, modify, freeze, unfreeze, and close positions within Workday.
• Execute position lifecycle transactions based on approved business requests and workforce planning requirements.
• Determine when an existing position should be modified versus when a new position should be created.
• Ensure positions exist prior to requisition creation in accordance with the position-first operating model.
• Partner with HR reporting, analytics, and other teams to support workforce planning initiatives.
• Identify opportunities for automation and process efficiency improvements.

What you'll need

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Information Systems, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in HR Operations, HR Shared Services, Employee data management, EIB, Workforce Administration, HRIS, Talent Operations, or Headcount Management.
• Experience working with Workday HCM or comparable enterprise HR systems.
• Strong understanding of organizational structures, workforce planning, recruiting processes, and HR operations.
• Experience managing high-volume HR transactions and data.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced Excel and reporting capabilities.
• Requires verbal and written communication skills to convey information; may require basic negotiation, influence, and tact.

Nice to have

• Experience in workforce planning, headcount management, or organizational design.
• Experience with global HR operations.
• Knowledge of audit controls, compliance requirements, and governance frameworks.
• Experience supporting Workday Position Management.
• Experience supporting HR transformation or Workday implementation projects.
• Familiarity with organizational hierarchy, cost center structures, and workforce reporting.

Details

• Location: Bangalore, India (EMEA time zone).
• Works under supervision; decision-making may affect work beyond the immediate work group.
• Reports to: Senior Manager, Employee Data Management.