We're seeking an experienced Data Migration Analyst to join a large-scale HR and payroll transformation project.
This is a hands-on role focused on data migration, cleansing, validation, testing, and reconciliation as employee and payroll data is transitioned into a new payroll platform. Working between the People team, payroll specialists, project stakeholders, and vendors, you'll play a critical role in ensuring accurate and reliable data throughout the implementation journey.
This role will suit someone who enjoys solving data problems, working with systems, and getting into the detail to ensure quality outcomes.
What you'll be doing - Reviewing, cleansing, validating, and reconciling employee and payroll data
- Investigating data discrepancies and resolving issues
- Supporting data mapping and migration activities between systems
- Assisting with payroll and HR system testing activities
- Working closely with internal stakeholders and implementation partners
- Supporting data transformation and remediation activities
- Maintaining documentation, business rules, and mapping decisions
- Helping ensure a successful system go-live and post-implementation transition
What you'll bring - Experience working with HRIS, payroll, or people data
- Strong Excel and data analysis skills
- Experience supporting HR or payroll system implementations, migrations, or data remediation projects
- Excellent problem-solving and investigative capability
- Confidence working with large data sets and identifying anomalies
- Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills
- A structured, detail-oriented approach to your work
- The ability to work independently and adapt in a project environment
Why you'll love it - Join a high-profile transformation programme with visible business impact
- Work alongside experienced HR, payroll, and systems specialists
- Enjoy a genuinely hands-on role where your expertise will make a difference
- Gain exposure to complex HRIS and payroll implementation activities
- Hybrid working environment with a collaborative and supportive team culture
This is an opportunity to make a tangible impact on a major HR and payroll transformation project. Joining at a critical stage of the project, you'll help ensure the accuracy, integrity, and successful migration of employee and payroll data while working alongside experienced HR, payroll, and technology specialists.
If you're someone who enjoys working with data, solving complex problems, and getting hands-on with systems and process improvement, we'd love to hear from you.
To help us respond promptly during this busy period, please apply directly via this advert. For any additional questions, contact
Lauryn Schaefer at
lauryn.schaefer@emergent.co.nz.
Emergent specialises in providing experienced and skilled temporary and permanent staff to a wide variety of businesses. Our team are a long-standing and well-established team of recruitment professionals. We offer a fresh approach to recruitment, and we are passionate about what we do, which is why our brand is synonymous with quality and professionalism. For more information on this role and other opportunities, please visit www.emergent.co.nz.Please follow and like our Emergent page on LinkedIn and Facebook for news and regular updates on available roles.Please note: It is a requirement that you must already hold a New Zealand Passport or valid working visa to apply for this role