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Data Administration Intern

Data Administration Intern

CompanyDaniel J Edelman Holdings
LocationChicago, IL, USA
Salary$21 – $21
TypeInternship
DegreesBachelor’s, Master’s
Experience LevelInternship

Requirements

  • Open to rising college seniors or recent graduates pursuing or holding a degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Data Analytics, HRIS, Business, or related field.
  • Intermediate Excel/Google Sheets (VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, pivots, functions).
  • Basic SQL or data-wrangling experience preferred.
  • Familiarity with any ERP/HRIS platform (Workday, PeopleSoft, SAP, etc.) a plus.
  • Meticulous attention to detail and data accuracy.
  • Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving skills.
  • Clear written and verbal communication; able to translate technical issues for non-technical stakeholders.
  • Proactive, organized, and comfortable working to deadlines.

Responsibilities

  • Execute testing scenarios in Workday: run predefined test scripts, capture actual vs. expected results, log defects, and retest fixes.
  • Validate data accuracy: compare converted Workday data to legacy sources; flag mismatches, duplicates, and format issues; partner with data owners to correct errors.
  • Audit & clean master data: use Excel/Sheets and other tools to de-duplicate, standardize, and enrich client, project, organization, and related financial data sets ahead of cut-over.
  • Document end-user feedback during User Acceptance Testing (UAT): capture pain points, UI/UX comments, and enhancement ideas for the change-management team.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Basic SQL or data-wrangling experience preferred.
  • Familiarity with any ERP/HRIS platform (Workday, PeopleSoft, SAP, etc.) a plus.