We are looking for an experienced Data Migration Lead to drive end-to-end data migration strategy and delivery for Oracle HCM Cloud implementations. This role will play a critical part in ensuring accurate, compliant, and efficient migration of HR and payroll data within a large-scale transformation programme.
Key Responsibilities:
Strategy & Planning
- Define and own the end-to-end data migration strategy, including scope, approach, tools, timeline, and resource planning
- Conduct legacy system and data landscape assessments to identify volumes, complexity, and data quality gaps
- Establish governance frameworks, including RACI, escalation paths, and data sign-off protocols
- Develop and manage migration project plans, including mock migrations and dress rehearsals
- Define data retention, archiving, and disposal policies
- Lead data mapping workshops and produce source-to-target mapping documents across HCM modules
- Design and implement Oracle HCM Data Loader (HDL/HSDL) templates
- Architect payroll data migration (YTD, PTD, statutory balances)
- Define data cleansing and enrichment rules
- Establish reconciliation and audit frameworks
- Lead migration teams (analysts, ETL developers) across extraction, transformation, and loading cycles
- Oversee development of extraction scripts and transformation logic
- Execute multiple mock migration cycles and drive continuous improvements
- Manage cutover activities including final loads, validation, and rollback plans
- Collaborate with Oracle support and resolve data load issues
- Maintain comprehensive migration documentation and artefacts
- Act as the main point of contact for data migration with senior stakeholders (HR, IT, Programme Board)
- Provide regular status updates including risks, KPIs, and progress
- Facilitate data sign-offs and ensure business alignment
- Collaborate with functional leads and external vendors
- Manage migration risks and mitigation plans
- Ensure compliance with data governance standards (e.g. GDPR, internal policies)
- Track and improve data quality metrics
- Support audit and data assurance processes
- Provide post-go-live support including data validation and corrections
- 12–15 years of experience in HR IT, data migration, and Oracle HCM Cloud implementations
- Proven experience leading data migration workstreams in at least 3 end-to-end Oracle HCM Cloud implementations
- Experience in payroll data migration(Oracle Cloud Payroll or equivalent)
- Strong expertise in HDL, HSDL, data mapping, and ETL processes
- Experience managing large datasets, governance frameworks, and stakeholder engagement
- Experience in public sector / government implementations
- Understanding of workforce structures, pay bands, and regulatory frameworks
- Exposure to audit, compliance, and data governance standards
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, HR, or related field
- Postgraduate qualifications in Data Management / Project Management are advantageous
How to Apply: Interested applicants, please click on the “Apply Now” to submit your updated resume.
Please note: Due to the anticipated high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. All information provided will be treated with strict confidentiality and used solely for recruitment purposes.
Cheah Wei Ee
Team Lead - Contracting
EA Personnel No: R23114782
Peoplebank Singapore Pte Ltd | EA Licence No: 08C5248