Techno-Functional Consultant Functional

Shiva.N

Workday Techno Functional Consultant

Mobile: +91-720******* Email: ********************@*****.*** LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/shiva-kumar19 Address: Hyderabad, India 500005 Professional Summary

• Workday Techno-Functional Consultant with 4 years of experience specializing in HCM, Payroll, Absence, Compensation, Talent, and Performance modules.

• Strong expertise in Workday integrations, including Workday Studio, EIB

(Inbound/Outbound), Core Connectors, PECI, and PICOF.

• Skilled in Workday Reporting (Report Writer, Calculated Fields, Dashboards) with hands-on experience in building advanced reports and analytics.

• Proficient in Workday Security setup, including Security Groups, Role-Based Access Control

(RBAC), and domain security configurations.

• Deep understanding of HR processes with proven success in configuring and optimizing Business Processes for Core HCM, Recruitment, Time Tracking, and Absence Management.

• Extensive experience in Workday Testing (WTF, UAT, Regression) ensuring seamless implementations and high system reliability.

• Demonstrated ability to lead Workday HCM end-to-end implementations and integrations for multinational and mid-sized organizations.

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills for troubleshooting Workday configurations, security setups, and integration errors.

• Collaborative team player experienced in partnering with HR, Payroll, IT, and Finance stakeholders to deliver Workday solutions aligned with business needs.

• Committed to continuous learning and staying updated with the latest Workday features and best practices for system optimization.

Skills

• Workday HCM Modules – Core HCM, Payroll, Absence, Compensation, Time Tracking, Benefits, Talent & Performance, Recruitment.

• Workday Integrations – Workday Studio, EIB, Core Connectors, Xslt PECI/PICOF.

• Workday Reporting – Report Writer, Calculated Fields, Advanced Reports, Dashboards.

• Workday Security – Security Groups, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC).

• Workday Business Processes – Configuration, Optimization, Gap Analysis.

• Workday Testing – Workday Test Framework (WTF), UAT, Regression Testing.

• Analytical Skills – For system configurations, reporting, and troubleshooting.

• Problem-Solving Skills – Debugging Workday integrations and security issues.

• Communication & Collaboration – Working with HR, IT, and business teams.

• Adaptability & Willingness to Learn – Staying updated on new Workday features Work History

Payroll Company: Tanama Software Private Limited

Workday Techno Functional Consultant Wipro - Bangalore (Remote) 08/2021 - Present

• Reduced data entry errors by automating workflows and streamlining data management within the Workday platform.

• Troubleshot incidents reported by end-users to schedule system changes and identify permanent solutions.

• Streamlined HR processes for improved efficiency by optimizing Workday modules such as HCM, Payroll, and Benefits.

• Assisted clients in transitioning from legacy systems to the Workday platform, ensuring smooth deployment and user adoption.

• Developed comprehensive test plans for clients during various phases of implementation, enabling seamless integration with existing systems.

• Collaborated with upper management to drive strategy and implement new processes. Projects

Project #4: Workday HCM Core, Absence & Payroll Implementation Client: Johnson Controls

Role: Workday Techno-Functional Consultant

Duration: November 2024 – Present

Description:

Implemented Workday HCM Core, Absence, and Payroll modules for a large global manufacturing organization with 25,000+ employees across multiple regions. Responsibilities (Hands-On):

• Conducted requirement workshops with HR and Payroll teams to gather functional needs.

• Configured Core HCM including staffing models, hiring restrictions, job profiles, and organizations.

• Set up Absence Management policies for annual leave, sick leave, maternity leave, and accrual rules.

• Configured Payroll inputs & pay components, aligned with regional statutory compliance.

• Built advanced reports (Matrix & Composite) for HR dashboards and payroll reconciliation.

• Designed and tested Business Processes (Hire, Termination, Transfer, Absence Requests).

• Performed Workday Security setup – Domain Security Policies, Role Assignments, RBAC.

• Led UAT sessions with stakeholders, fixing configuration gaps before go-live.

• Provided post-go-live hypercare support resolving defects and payroll mismatches. Technologies Used: Workday Core HCM, Absence, Payroll, Report Writer, Calculated Fields, Security

Project #3: Workday Payroll & Benefits Integration Client: Bank of America

Role: Workday Integration Consultant

Duration: November 2023 to October 2024

Description:

Developed and optimized payroll and benefits integrations between Workday and third-party vendors

(ADP, SAP Payroll, Benefit Providers).

Responsibilities (Hands-On):

• Designed inbound and outbound integrations using Workday Studio, EIB, and Core Connectors.

• Built PECI outbound integration for payroll vendors to process employee compensation data.

• Developed PICOF outbound for benefits enrolment data with third-party benefit providers.

• Configured Banking & Tax integrations for payroll disbursements and statutory filings.

• Conducted parallel payroll testing with legacy system to ensure accurate results.

• Automated payroll validation reports to highlight discrepancies.

• Resolved real-time integration errors (XSLT transformations, security tokens, SFTP failures).

• Delivered integration design documents and knowledge transfer sessions to client payroll teams.

Technologies Used: Workday Studio, EIB, Core Connectors, PECI, PICOF, XSLT, Payroll APIs Project #2: Workday Time Tracking & Absence Management Client: Walmart

Role: Workday Absence & Time Consultant

Duration: November 2022 to October 2023

Description:

Configured and optimized Workday Time Tracking & Absence for a 10,000-employee IT company to automate leave accruals, overtime calculations, and attendance compliance. Responsibilities (Hands-On):

• Configured Absence plans (Vacation, Sick, Comp-Off) with accrual and carry-forward rules.

• Set up Work Schedules & Time Entry Codes for full-time, part-time, and hourly employees.

• Designed Overtime calculation rules and tested compliance with labor policies.

• Built Validation rules to prevent incorrect absence submissions.

• Integrated Workday with external time capture systems through EIBs.

• Developed audit reports for HR managers to monitor leave balances and attendance trends.

• Conducted UAT workshops with business users and provided training to HR admins.

• Ensured compliance with regional labor laws and company leave policies. Technologies Used: Absence Management, Time Tracking, Business Processes, Workday Integration Cloud, Reporting

Project #1: Workday Recruitment Implementation

Client: Unilever

Role: Workday Recruitment Consultant

Duration: September 2021 to October 2022

Description:

Implemented Workday Recruitment module to automate end-to-end hiring processes for a fast- growing HR tech firm.

Responsibilities (Hands-On):

• Configured Job Requisition templates, Candidate pipelines, and Offer processes.

• Defined Recruitment Security Roles for recruiters, hiring managers, and interviewers.

• Integrated Workday with external ATS & job boards for candidate sourcing.

• Built Recruitment dashboards for talent acquisition KPIs.

• Streamlined Interview scheduling workflows and integrated with Outlook/Google Calendar.

• Conducted UAT with recruiters and optimized workflows based on feedback.

• Delivered end-user training for HR and TA teams.

• Provided post-go-live support fixing workflow errors and enhancing candidate experience. Technologies Used: Workday Recruitment, Security, Business Processes, Reporting, ATS Integrations

Education

B.Sc (MPCS) 06/2021

Priyadarshini Degree & PG College (Kakatiya University) GPA: 6.89 CGPA

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