Functional Consultant Techno-Functional

Hari Charan Y.V.B

Workday Techno Functional Consultant

Mobile : +91-939******* Email: ***********@*****.***

LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/hari-charan9/ Address: Hyderabad, India

Objective

7+ Years Over all IT Experience and 5 Years Hands-on Workday Techno-Functional Consultant with over 5 years of progressive experience in configuring, supporting, and enhancing Core HCM, Absence Management, Time Tracking, Compensation, and Integrations. Adept at designing EIB-based integrations, developing custom reports using Advanced and Matrix Reporting, and performing regression testing during Workday releases. Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional HR, Payroll, and IT teams, resolve production issues, and deliver scalable Workday solutions aligned with business goals. Seeking to leverage deep functional and technical knowledge to contribute to a dynamic Workday implementation or support team.

Professional Summary

with 7+ years of overall IT and HR experience, including 5+ years of hands-on Workday expertise across Core HCM, Absence Management, Time Tracking, Compensation, and Integration Support.

Hands-on experience in regression testing, functional testing, defect logging, and test case execution for Workday enhancements and releases.

Proficient in configuring and maintaining Business Processes, Notifications, and Workday Security across multiple HCM modules.

Expertise in designing, building, and deploying integrations using Workday EIB (Inbound & Outbound) and resolving day-to-day integration errors.

Strong command over Custom Reporting using Advanced, Matrix, and Trending Reports, along with complex Calculated Fields for compliance and analytics.

Conducted regression testing and production validation during Workday releases, ensuring seamless transitions during updates.

Deep experience in configuring and maintaining security groups, domain security policies, and user-based permissions within Workday.

Supported post-implementation activities, including issue resolution, data audits, and user assistance in collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Efficient in mass data uploads using EIB templates for Hires, Terminations, Job Changes, and Compensation Transactions.

Collaborated closely with HR, Payroll, and IT teams to deploy enhancements and troubleshoot functional issues across modules.

Delivered user training sessions, created detailed documentation, and ensured smooth knowledge transition and user adoption.

Skills

Functional Skills: Core HCM, Absence Management, Time Tracking, Compensation, Business Process Configuration, Security (RBP, DSP), Report Design, Testing & Validation, End-User Support, Data Loads, Release Management.

Regression Testing, Functional Testing, Test Script Preparation, Defect Tracking, End-User Support, Data Loads, Release Management

Technical Skills: Workday EIB (Inbound/Outbound), Calculated Fields, Matrix Reports, Advanced Reports, Web Services (SOAP/REST – conceptual), Workday Studio (basic understanding), Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables), Ticketing Tools (ServiceNow, JIRA)

Work history

Workday Techno-Functional Consultant

Persistent Systems (Pay Roll Company : RIME SOFT )

Jun 2020 – Present

Supported Core HCM, Absence, and Time Tracking modules by configuring Business Processes, validation rules, and condition-based routing.

Maintained Workday Security setup including User-Based, Role-Based, Segment-Based access, and Domain Security Policies.

Designed Advanced Reports, Matrix Reports, and built Calculated Fields for headcount, absence balances, and workforce analysis.

Built and scheduled EIB integrations for data uploads (mass compensation changes, location hierarchy, supervisory orgs).

Supported Functional Testing and UAT cycles for new functionality rollouts and regulatory compliance updates.

Worked on configuring Workday Absence Plans, Time Off Eligibility Rules, and Leave of Absence types.

Led security audits and worked with compliance team to ensure access restrictions and GDPR alignment.

Provided Tier-2 support for tickets related to Business Process errors, report mismatches, and compensation updates.

Performed data corrections using Workday Correction Mode and assisted in data clean-up activities pre/post releases.

HR Consultant

Standard Chartered Global Business Services Pvt. Ltd, August 2016 – July 2018

Collaborated with HR teams to support core HR operations including onboarding, data changes, and leave management in a global shared services environment.

Managed and validated large-scale employee data updates for payroll accuracy, internal transfers, and compliance reporting.

Assisted in compensation cycle planning by preparing eligibility lists and validating inputs for merit and bonus processing.

Supported testing and validation of internal HR tools, logging defects, and participating in user acceptance testing (UAT) for enhancements.

Prepared HR reports and dashboards in Excel (using VLOOKUP, pivot tables) for leadership reviews, monthly headcount, and attrition metrics.

Projects

Project #3: Workday HCM Optimization & Absence Configuration

Client: Astra Zenca

Duration: June 2023 to Present

Role: Workday Techno-Functional Consultant

Team Size: 8

Key Responsibilities & Achievements:

Configured and optimized Business Processes like Hire, Termination, Change Job, and Request Leave.

Developed eligibility and validation rules for Time Off and Leave types based on compliance updates.

Resolved integration errors, step failures, and data discrepancies via daily support tickets.

Created custom reports such as Absence Balances, Team Time Off, and Open Positions.

Performed regression testing during Workday 2024R1 & R2 releases, tracking defects and resolutions.

Audited security configurations and addressed unauthorized access issues per audit compliance.

Aligned Time Tracking data with Payroll for downstream accuracy and processing.

Executed mass data loads using EIBs for org restructuring and new position hierarchy setup.

Delivered functional training and SOP documentation for regional HR teams.

Collaborated in agile sprints, demos, and knowledge transfer sessions with stakeholders.

Technologies Used: Workday Core HCM, Absence, EIB, Calculated Fields, Advanced Reports, Workday Security, Excel

Project #2: Compensation Enhancement & Reporting Dashboard

Client: Siemens

Duration: April 2022 to May 2023

Role: Workday Functional Consultant

Team Size: 6

Key Responsibilities & Achievements:

Implemented Merit and Bonus Plans, including Compensation Review templates.

Configured eligibility rules based on country, grade profile, and worker attributes.

Designed dashboards for Total Compensation, Gender Pay, and Annual Review Progress.

Built matrix and trending reports for compensation tracking and budgeting analysis.

Set up validation rules and alerts to reduce manual input errors in compensation cycles.

Used EIBs for bulk data uploads during merit/bonus cycle processing.

Mapped security roles for managers and reviewers within Compensation Review events.

Performed post-cycle support and cleanup of terminated/inactive compensation records.

Partnered with HRBPs for requirement gathering and enhancement testing.

Conducted training sessions for HR teams on compensation plan functionalities.

Technologies Used: Workday Compensation, Dashboards, Calculated Fields, EIB, Report Designer, Excel

Project #1: Workday Testing and Release Validation

Client: Intel

Duration: October 2020 – March 2022

Role: Workday Testing Analyst (Techno-Functional Role)

Team Size: 5

Technologies Used: Workday Core HCM, Absence, Compensation, Business Processes, EIB, Calculated Fields, Advanced Reports, Excel, ServiceNow, JIRA

Responsibilities:

Collaborated with Functional Consultants and Business Analysts to understand change requirements and translate them into detailed test cases.

Designed and executed end-to-end test scenarios covering Core HCM, Absence Management, and Compensation modules.

Conducted regression testing during Workday 2021R1 and 2021R2 releases to ensure no impact on existing functionality.

Performed negative testing for Business Process configuration changes (e.g., hire, terminate, job change) to validate error handling.

Logged defects in ServiceNow and worked with developers and SMEs to retest and close issues after fix deployment.

Created test data for various scenarios like hires, terminations, leave requests, and compensation changes using EIB templates.

Validated calculated fields, report outputs, and approval workflows post-configuration changes.

Participated in UAT sessions, supported business testers, and captured test evidence for audit and compliance purposes.

Prepared daily test status reports and participated in test planning, defect triage, and go/no-go meetings.

Ensured knowledge transfer by documenting test scripts, test results, and key learnings for future releases.

Education

B.Com: Computers, YOGI VEMANA UNIVERSITY Kadapa, May 2016

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