Lead Data Analyst

Position Title: Data Lead (Contract)

Work Model: Hybrid (regular on site days in Brampton)

Contract Duration: Now through January 2, 2027.

Role Overview

The Data Lead is responsible for data conversion, extraction, transformation, validation, and sign off activities for payroll and time & attendance (WFM) systems. This role requires a highly organized, detail driven professional who can coordinate across divisions, resolve data issues, and deliver accurate, production ready data to Dayforce (or equivalent systems).

Key Responsibilities

• Lead data extraction from legacy systems and validate divisional data requirements.
• Build and execute data transformation logic for Dayforce load templates.
• Review and sign off on payroll and WFM data mappings and functional documents.
• Perform post load validation across multiple data load cycles.
• Triage and resolve data errors; coordinate with divisions to correct source data.
• Ensure divisions update Workday and other source systems on schedule.
• Collaborate with leads on conversion strategy.
• Provide status updates, escalate risks, and maintain audit ready documentation.

Must Have Qualifications

• Strong functional knowledge of payroll data and processes.
• Advanced Excel (VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, INDEX/MATCH, pivots, Power Query preferred).
• Experience with data extraction, transformation, and validation for payroll/WFM.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.

Nice to Have

• Experience with Dayforce load templates and validation.
• Familiarity with Workday HR master data.
• Experience gathering requirements for payroll/WFM implementations.
• Background in large, multi division data conversion projects.

Measures of Success

• On time delivery of all data milestones.
• Data accuracy meeting project thresholds.
• Clean, complete data across all divisions.
• Timely resolution of data issues and triage tickets.
• Full sign off from divisional and project stakeholders.

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Matthew Snider

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