Functional Data Lead

Group Description
At Magna, we create technology that disrupts the industry and solves big problems for consumers, our customers, and the world around us. We're the only mobility technology company and supplier with complete expertise across the entire vehicle.
We are committed to quality and continuous improvement because our products impact millions of people every day. But we're more than what we make. We are a group of entrepreneurial-minded people whose collective expertise gives us a competitive advantage. World Class Manufacturing is a journey and it's our talented people who lead us on this journey.
About the Role
As the Functional Data Lead for Magna's North America Payroll Implementation, your primary responsibility will be to ensuring validation, compliance, and accuracy of the data related to the implementation of a new payroll system. You will work closely with Magna's Groups, Divisions to gather and validate data, advise on data cleansing and transformation, and provide insights and recommendations based on your analysis.
Your Responsibilities
• Collaborate with the SI and Vendor to understand all data requirements for the payroll system implementation• Collaborate with the automation and integration teams to build transformation and validation logic• Guide Groups and Divisions through understanding Data quality, validation processes, and gates• Gather, validate, and analyze data from various sources, ensuring data completeness, quality, and accuracy• Lead and perform data validation and reconciliation to ensure data accuracy and consistency between different systems• Guide Divisions through manual data cleansing if required• Test transformation logic to ensure data consistency and integrity• Participate in the integration and migration of data to the new payroll system - review and correct load errors • Identify trends, patterns, and anomalies in data, and provide insights and recommendations to optimize payroll processes• Work closely with stakeholders to understand their data analysis needs and provide customized reports and analysis• Assist in the development and implementation of data quality control measures to ensure data integrity• Stay updated with industry best practices and trends in payroll compliance, data analysis, and implement them within the payroll implementation process
Who we are looking for
• Knowledge of payroll processes, systems, and compliance requirements • Proven experience as a data analyst or similar role, preferably in the payroll domain• Strong proficiency in data analysis and visualization tools such as SQL, Excel, Power BI, or Tableau• Strong data manipulation and data cleansing skills• Knowledge of database management systems, data warehousing, and data integration concepts• Ability to interpret complex data and present insights in a clear and concise manner
Your preferred qualifications
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data analysis• Ability to work effectively in a team and collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders
What we offer
At Magna, you can expect an engaging and dynamic environment where you can help to develop industry-leading automotive technologies. We invest in our employees, providing them with the support and resources they need to succeed. As a member of our global team, you can expect exciting, varied responsibilities as well as a wide range of development prospects. Because we believe that your career path should be as unique as you are.
Site Benefits
A detailed overview of our benefits will be discussed during the recruitment process.
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