Workday Security Business Processes

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EDUCATION

Master’s in Computer Applications, Nashville, Tennessee, USA.

ABOUT ME

As a highly experienced Workday Developer with over 9+ years of expertise in configuring, implementing, and optimizing Workday solutions, my goal is to apply my advanced skills in Workday HCM, Reporting, Integrations, and Financials to deliver innovative, scalable solutions that meet the evolving needs of business organizations. I aim to lead the design and development of custom integrations, reports, and security models while ensuring alignment with business processes and strategic goals.

PROFILE SUMMARY

Over 9+ years of professional experience in ERP systems, including Workday (28 thru 2020R2) and PeopleSoft (9.2/9.1/9.0), with a strong focus on HR, payroll, and financial processes.

Comprehensive experience with Workday Modules, including Core HCM, Compensation, Advanced Compensation, Benefits, Recruiting, Payroll, Talent and Performance Management, Time Tracking and Absence Management, Expenses, and Global Deployments.

Expertise in Workday Security Configurations, including setup and maintenance of roles, domains, and security groups.

Skilled in utilizing Workday Studio for building custom integrations and handling complex use cases.

Expertise in Workday Reporting and Analytics, including Prism, BIRT, and custom reports to deliver actionable insights.

Proficient in Administrative Tools like Workday Security and Process Monitor for tracking and troubleshooting system.

Skilled in using ETL tools and workflows to ensure seamless data migration and transformation between systems.

Familiarity with ticketing tools like Samanage and dashboards for streamlined support and issue resolution.

Strong understanding of Tableau and Report Writer Tool for visualizing and analyzing complex data.

Proficiency in document processing tools, including MS PowerPoint, MS Excel, and SQL/Oracle databases.

Hands-on experience in Workday Integrations and Interfaces, such as Core Connectors, EIBs, Document Transformation, CCB, PICOF, and PECI. Adept at building and deploying complex integrations to streamline data flow between Workday.

Extensive knowledge of Workday Business Process Frameworks and Configurations, enabling the automation and optimization of HR and financial workflows. Skilled in customizing business processes to align with organizational policies and ensure compliance.

Strong background in data handling, including Data Modeling and Data Transformation, with a focus on maintaining data integrity and consistency. Well-versed in configuring Setup Security to Data to enforce secure access and protect sensitive information.

Expertise in technologies and tools such as XML, XSLT, XPATH, Oxygen XML, SOAP, REST, WSDL, XSD, and JIRA. Proficient in leveraging these tools for developing, maintaining, and troubleshooting Workday integrations.

Hands-on experience in testing tools and methodologies, including Kainos, PETA, and manual testing approaches. Experienced in Agile/Scrum environments, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions on schedule.

Expertise in HRIS.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Workday skills: Workday Business Process Frameworks and Configurations, Workday Security Configurations, Maintaining Dashboards and Worklets, Integrations/ Interfaces, Workday Reporting and Analytics( Prism), Workday Report Designer (BIRT), EIB, Core Connectors, Document Transformation, CCB, PICOF, PECI, Workday Studio, Data Modeling, Setup Security to Data, Workday Modules: Core HCM, Compensation, Advanced Compensation, Benefits, Recruiting, Payroll, Talent and Performance Management, Time Tracking and Absence Management, Expenses, Global Deployments

Technologies/Tools: XML, XSLT, XPATH, Oxygen XML, JIRA, Dashboards, ETL, People tools, SOAP, REST, WSDL, XSD, Samanage ticketing tool, Tableau, Report writer tool.

ERP Systems: Workday 28 thru 2020R2, Peoplesoft: 9.2/9.1/9.0,HRIS.

Administrative tools: Workday Security, Process Monitor.

Testing Tools/ Methodologies: Kainos, Agile/Scrum, PETA

Document Processing and DB: MS PowerPoint, MS Excel (Formulas, Pivot tables, V Lookups), Oracle, SQL

WORK EXPERIENCE

AutoZone

Memphis, Tennessee, USA

Role: Workday Developer Feb 2024 – Present

Description: AutoZone is a leading retailer and distributor of automotive replacement parts and accessories in the United States. As a Workday Developer, I am working on integrations using Workday Studio, EIB, and Core Connectors, ensuring seamless deployment of business processes. I leveraged expertise in XSLT, SOAP/REST APIs, and report writing to enhance Workday's functionality across a multinational framework.

Responsibilities:

Implemented Workday HCM for various HR modules such as Benefits, Payroll, Recruiting, Time Tracking, and Talent Management. Successfully configured and deployed solutions to automate and optimize HR processes, improving efficiency across multiple HR functions using Workday HCM.

Developed integrations using EIB, Core Connectors, Workday Studio, and Document Transformations to integrate with third-party systems. Ensured smooth data exchange and streamlined business operations by automating external system.

Created custom reports, including advanced and matrix reports, with a strong understanding of Workday data sources and business objects. Delivered valuable insights to support data-driven decision-making and improved reporting accuracy.

Developed XSLT transformations to convert XML data to various file formats and ensured secure file delivery using SFTP servers. Ensured compliance with data security protocols and streamlined data transfer processes between Workday.

Created and validated integrations using Workday templates and customized business processes to meet integration requirements. Delivered tailored solutions that aligned with business needs while adhering to best practices for data exchange.

Performed data validation and loaded data into different Workday tenants, including implementation, gold, and production environments. Ensured the accuracy and integrity of data across multiple environments to support successful deployments.

Participated in all phases of integration development, including design, coding, testing, documentation, and support maintenance. Collaborated with functional teams to deliver high-quality integrations that met client requirements.

Played a key role in quality assurance (QA) and UAT testing for Supervisory Organizations, Matrix Organizations, Cost Centres, and Locations. Ensured system configurations met business requirements, identifying and resolving issues.

Provided day-to-day support for Workday HCM, including resolving integration and reporting issues.

Integrated Workday HCM data with third-party applications using SOAP, WSDL, and other APIs for data exchange.

Built complex integrations with Workday Studio, including XSLT transformations and sequence generators.

Created numerous custom reports, calculated fields, and custom objects using the Workday Report Writer tool.

Designed reports by leveraging appropriate data sources and business objects, ensuring desired outputs for end users.

Environment: EIB, Core Connectors, Workday Studio, Document Transformations, XSLT, SFTP, SOAP, WSDL, APIs, Workday templates, Workday Report Writer.

Vanderbilt Health

Nashville, Tennessee, USA

Role: Workday Integration Developer Nov 2021 – Jan 2024

Description: Vanderbilt Health comprises seven hospitals and over 200 clinics, offering comprehensive healthcare services and ranking among the top hospitals in the U.S. As a Workday Integration Developer, I developed and maintained custom integrations using Workday Studio, Enterprise Interface Builder (EIB), Core Connectors, and Workday Custom Reports. Expertise in API integrations, JSON, data mapping, and transformation ensured seamless connectivity between Workday and other enterprise systems.

Responsibilities:

Designed, developed, tested, and deployed Workday integrations as part of the implementation process.

Developed and built complex Workday reports, including advanced, custom, matrix, and trending reports, and handled error handling in EIB integrations.

Handled various HR transactions in Workday, including staffing movements and employee position changes.

Configured custom reports, calculated fields, EIBs, Core Connectors, report design, and business form layouts, including document transformation. QA experience in Workday Time Tracking and Absence Management, ensuring proper system functionality and accuracy.

Developed Custom Reports, Advanced Reports, and Calculated Fields to meet business requirements and support decision-making. Collaborated with key stakeholders to ensure reports were tailored to specific needs and delivered actionable insights.

Managed the maintenance and creation of Workday Supervisory Organizations, Locations, Positions, Cost Centers, and Cost Center Hierarchies. Ensured the accuracy and alignment of organizational structures to support HR, payroll.

Experience with payroll reports, monthly reports, and MOR reports, performing Excel calculations using pivot tables and VLOOKUPs. Streamlined report generation and analysis, improving the accuracy and timeliness of financial.

Workday HR Configuration knowledge in modules like Personnel Administration, Organization Management, Time, Benefits, Payroll, and Security. Configured and optimized modules to support HR processes and ensure compliance.

Managed changes to supervisory organizations, inactivated organizations, and moved workers into different supervisory.

Managed the termination process, initiating, reviewing, and completing termination tasks.

Prepared and maintained employee master data, including job details, worker history, and contact information.

Expert in EIB (Enterprise Interface Builder) and doc transformations for inbound and outbound data activities.

Managed Object Management Systems like role-based security, user-based security, and job-based security groups.

Maintained and created Workday Supervisory Organizations, locations, positions, cost centers, and cost center hierarchies.

Provided functional support for Workday HCM and other HR systems such as Sys apps HR. Worked on different modules for project implementation in HCM as Workday Techno Functional Consultant.

Developed multiple outbound integrations using EIB, CC, Studio, Web Services SOAP, WSDL, XML, and XSLT Document

Played a major role in developing inbound/outbound integrations in multiple enhancement projects such as Medallia, ADP Pay Cards, Reflexis Upgrade.

Configured Smart Connect set up in workday for Garnishments out sourcing Project with ADP.

For the Open Enrollment project developed multiple CCB template integrations to send the enrollment data for the benefit vendors such as EyeMed, Delta Dental, BCBS, Hyatt Legal etc.

Lead the whole enhancement project to develop GL Accrual integration using workday studio to send the Accrual data to Finance team. Completely took over the whole project from requirement gathering stage to production deployment and worked with AutoSys team by creating Jill Files in setting up the batch jobs to process data to Lawson MQ's.

Worked closely with clients to research, document, troubleshoot, and resolve functional, integration, and security issues.

Solid understanding and application of Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA) concepts.

Implemented custom XSLT files to transform data into various formats such as CSV files.

Environment: Workday Studio, Enterprise Interface Builder (EIB), Core Connectors, Report Writer, BIRT, XSLT, XML, XPATH, Oxygen XML, SOAP, REST, WSDL, XSD, JIRA, Tableau, MS PowerPoint, MS Excel, Oracle, SQL, Kainos, PETA.

Unum Group

Chattanooga, Tennessee, USA

Role: Workday Developer Mar 2018 – Oct 2021

Description: Unum Group is a leading provider of financial protection benefits, offering disability, life, accident, and critical illness insurance solutions. As a Workday Developer, My role focused on building and integrating Workday solutions using Workday Studio, calculated fields, EIBs, and Workday APIs to enhance enterprise efficiency. AXA’s commitment to digital transformation provided a dynamic environment for deploying scalable, data-driven solutions.

Responsibilities:

Performed support tasks, including comprehensive analysis of integration issues and implementation of solutions for bug fixes or enhancements using Workday Studio and Core Connectors.

Conducted thorough testing on all code changes using Workday Integration Testing Framework and other testing tools.

Implemented automated unit tests using popular integration testing frameworks, such as JUnit and TestNG.

Managed multiple assignments concurrently, ensuring timely delivery of solutions with tools like JIRA and Confluence.

Assisted users, including managers, in establishing operational reports, creating report catalogs, and scheduling reports based on business needs while ensuring report security via Workday Reporting tools.

Followed production change management procedures for applications being modified or created using JIRA or similar project management tools. Ensured all changes were thoroughly tested, documented, and aligned with company protocols.

Created and maintained Core Connector integrations to track and identify data changes on a recurring basis using Workday Studio. Designed seamless integrations that allowed for efficient monitoring and data synchronization, ensuring accurate.

Provided support to the HRIS team for processes related to the employee lifecycle, such as New Hires, Terminations, and Job Changes in Workday HCM. Collaborated closely with HR teams to ensure smooth transitions and accurate data management.

Developed various types of reports, such as Benefit Elections by Provider and Coverage Type, Quarterly State Unemployment Insurance Tax, 401K Benefits, Expenses by Cost Center (Matrix), and Overtime Trending by Month using Workday Report Writer and Workday BIRT.

Configured Dashboards, Notifications, and Worklets in Workday for enhanced user experience and operational efficiency.

Provided day-to-day support for Workday Core HCM, Workday Security, Workday Integrations, and Workday Reporting using Workday Administrative Tools.

Provided regular updates regarding work progress to management using JIRA and Confluence for tracking.

Assisted in project estimates, planning, and scheduling with tools like JIRA and MS Project.

Collaborated with multiple teams and subject matter experts to ensure the integrity, efficiency, and supportability of integrations, utilizing Workday Studio, XML, and EIB.

Environment: Workday Studio, Core Connectors, JIRA, Confluence, JUnit, TestNG, Workday Reporting, Workday BIRT, Workday Report Writer, Workday Integration Testing Framework, Workday Administrative Tools, XML, EIB, MS Project.

Citibank

Bangalore, India

Role: Business Analyst (Workday) Jan 2016 – Nov 2017

Description: Citibank was a leading global financial institution recognized for its innovative banking and technology-driven solutions. As a Workday Developer, I designed and maintained Workday applications, developing integrations using Workday's platform, and optimizing HR and financial systems. The role required experience with Workday modules, data transformation, and workflow automation to enhance system efficiency.

Responsibilities:

Configure and maintain various Workday modules (HCM, Payroll, Recruiting, Financial Management) to meet the bank’s business requirements, using tools like Workday Studio and Workday’s business process framework.

Develop and manage Workday integrations with external systems using Enterprise Interface Builder (EIB), Workday Web Services, and Workday REST APIs to ensure seamless data flow.

Design and implement custom reports and dashboards within Workday Report Writer and Workday Prism Analytics to provide insights on HR, financial, and operational data. Assisted in migrating data from PeopleSoft to Workday Reports as part of the system transition, ensuring smooth data integration and report consistency. Worked closely with cross-functional teams to manage data mapping, testing.

Worked on Workday Compensation, Benefits, and Core HR reports to provide insights and support HR processes.

Worked with various data sources to match business requirements in Workday Reporting.

Worked on Dashboards and created Worklets to provide users with key metrics and actionable insights.

Developed and streamlined various employee-related business processes, improving operational efficiency.

Continuously monitor and optimize Workday workflows, business processes, and security configurations using Workday Studio and Workday Process Framework for efficiency and compliance.

Ensure data integrity and accuracy by managing data imports, exports, and transformations within the Workday Data Transformation Tool and EIB, troubleshooting and resolving data issues.

Manage and support Workday upgrades, ensuring smooth transitions to new versions, applying patches, and performing post-upgrade testing with the help of Workday's Release Management tools.

Provide technical support to end users, resolve issues, and deliver training to HR, Finance, and IT teams on Workday functionalities using tools like Workday Community and Workday Learning.

Implement and maintain Workday security roles and data access controls to meet compliance standards using Workday Security Configuration and Workday Role-Based Security Tools.

Environment: Workday Studio, Workday Business Process Framework, Enterprise Interface Builder (EIB), Workday Web Services, Workday REST APIs, Workday Report Writer, Workday Prism Analytics, Workday Process Framework, Workday Data Transformation Tool, Workday Release Management Tools, Workday Community, Workday Learning, Workday Security Configuration, Workday Role-Based Security Tools.

Madhavi Kandakatla

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