Senior Data Management Partner

About Us

Fivetran and dbt Labs are bringing together two industry-leading companies with a shared mission: helping organizations unlock the full value of their data. Together, we're delivering the data infrastructure layer that helps organizations move, transform, and trust their data. During this transition period, you may see references to both Fivetran and dbt Labs throughout our recruiting process as we integrate our teams, systems, and career sites.

About the Role

The Senior Data Management Partner is a senior individual contributor on the Data Management team. This role independently leads both complex projects and time-sensitive employee data work, and uses sound judgment to make decisions within established policies, controls, and compliance requirements.

In partnership with the Data Management manager, this person will help build the infrastructure for how the team operates, including its processes, controls, documentation, metrics, and quality standards. The role works closely with HRIS, Payroll, Benefits, and People Operations to strengthen data integrity, improve operational efficiency, and support a reliable employee experience.

What You'll Do

Employee Lifecycle Transactions

• Execute and oversee complex or time-sensitive Workday transactions, including hires, job changes, and terminations.
• Support Workday EIB processing and bulk data updates, validating inputs and results.
• Maintain employee records and upload or manage supporting documentation in accordance with data privacy and retention requirements.
• Support benefits and payroll data entry, updates, reconciliations, and issue resolution.
• Assess urgent or ambiguous cases, determine appropriate next steps, and escalate material risks or policy questions promptly.

Data Quality, Audits, and Compliance

• Design, implement, document, and train the Data Management team on SOX readiness audits for hires and terminations.
• Establish and maintain audit practices, data quality controls, and scorecards that promote accurate and complete employee records.
• Monitor pending and aged transactions, identify root causes, and coordinate follow-up to keep work moving within established timelines.
• Coordinate with internal partners and support internal or external audits by providing accurate records, evidence, and process documentation.

Team Infrastructure and Process Improvement

• Partner with the Data Management manager to establish the team's operating model, including workflows, roles, service expectations, quality standards, and escalation paths.
• Consult with the team on procedures, job aids, and process documentation that support consistent execution and team onboarding.
• Identify recurring issues and opportunities to improve controls, reduce manual work, and prevent errors.
• Lead payroll process optimization and Data Management process cleanup.
• Partner with the Data Management manager to develop team reporting, operational metrics, and review practices to improve visibility into workload, service delivery, and data quality.
• Partner with the Data Management manager to prepare processes to be automation ready and identify and prioritize automation opportunities.

Reporting, Data Requests, and Integration Support

• Partner with the HRIS team to identify Workday Reporting gaps and build out report libraries within Workday.
• Ensure data accuracy and consistency across reports, Workday, and downstream systems.
• Support integration activities, including hiring, cost center and location setup, testing, and related employee data work.
• Partner with HRIS, Payroll, Benefits, and People Operations to resolve data issues and coordinate process changes.

Skills We're Looking For

• 5–7 years of experience working with Workday in HR data management or a related People Operations function.
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage complex workloads, prioritize competing deadlines, and make sound decisions in time-sensitive situations.
• Experience designing or improving operational processes, controls, audits, documentation, or team workflows.
• Strong understanding of employee data privacy, compliance requirements, and the importance of accurate records.
• Strong attention to detail and data accuracy, with the ability to identify inconsistencies and address root causes.
• Clear communication and collaboration skills, including the ability to train colleagues and coordinate across teams.
• Availability to work 1:00 a.m.–10:30 a.m. Pacific Time.

Perks and Benefits

• 100% employer-paid medical insurance*
• Generous paid time away from work, including paid vacation or flexible/unlimited vacation depending on role and country, plus paid sick time, inclusive parental leave, paid holidays, including a year-end Global Week of Rest, and volunteer days off.
• RSU stock grants*
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Company virtual happy hours, free food, and fun team-building activities
• Monthly cell phone stipend
• Access to an innovative mental health support platform offering therapy, coaching, and self-guided mindfulness exercises for covered employees and their covered dependents.

*May vary by country and worker type. Please reach out to your recruiter for more information.

Equal Opportunity

Fivetran is committed to ensuring that all candidates have an equal opportunity to participate in our interview process. If you require accommodations at any stage of the process due to a disability, medical condition, or any other circumstance, please submit your request through the accommodations form on the job posting. Your request will be kept confidential and will not impact your candidacy.