Vijaya Bhaskar Kurva
Email: ************@*****.*** Phone: 616-***-****
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Detail-oriented HRIS and Data Analyst with over 5 years of experience in HR systems, data reporting, and process improvement across diverse industries. Skilled in managing HR data lifecycle, payroll and benefits administration, and HR analytics using systems like Workday (HCM, Payroll, Benefits, Reporting) and advanced Excel, SQL, and Power BI tools. Adept at developing and maintaining dashboards, analytics, and compliance reports (EEO-1, AAP) that support strategic HR decision-making. Pursuing a Master’s in Information Systems (Data Analysis) at Central Michigan University, integrating strong technical and analytical expertise to enhance organizational HR data management and reporting.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Walmart Inc., Bentonville, AR
Workday HRIS Analyst Jan 2025 – Present
• Administer and configure Workday HCM, Benefits, and Payroll modules, ensuring data accuracy throughout the employee lifecycle.
• Manage business processes, security roles, and custom reports supporting HR operations and compliance initiatives.
• Develop Advanced and Composite Reports and dashboards for executive and HR teams to analyze workforce trends.
• Create data integrations between Workday and external vendors (ADP, Delta Dental, EyeMed) using EIB and Workday Studio.
• Partner with HR leadership to support annual EEO and AAP reports through data cleansing and structured workforce analysis.
• Lead user acceptance testing (UAT) and conduct training for HR and Payroll teams on system enhancements.
Centura Health, India
HR Coordinator & Benefits Analyst Oct 2021 – Jul 2023
• Processed employee data updates, benefit enrolments, and payroll adjustments for over 1,000 staff in Workday.
• Generated benefits utilization reports, analyzed trends, and prepared data visualizations for HR management.
• Collaborated with external benefits vendors to resolve data transmission and eligibility discrepancies.
• Supported compliance reporting and HR analytics initiatives using Excel pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and custom Workday reports.
• Authored training manuals and process documentation improving HR data integrity and audit readiness.
MasterCard, India
HRIS Analyst & Benefits Coordinator Aug 2019 – Sept 2021
• Maintained and audited Workday benefits and payroll data, ensuring compliance with corporate policies and regional regulations.
• Built and tested inbound/outbound integrations for payroll and benefits systems, improving data accuracy and workflow automation.
• Designed custom reports and dashboards using Workday Report Writer to monitor employee engagement and benefits participation.
• Assisted in survey creation and data analysis for HR satisfaction and performance reviews.
• Trained HR partners on best practices in Workday reporting and benefits management.
EDUCATION
Master of Science in Information Systems (Data Analysis) – Central Michigan University, Mount Pleasant, MI
TECHNICAL SKILLS & CORE COMPETENCIES
• HRIS Platforms: Workday HCM, Payroll, Benefits, Time Tracking, Absence, Compensation, UKG/UltiPro (familiar)
• Data Tools: Excel (Advanced Formulas, VLOOKUP, Pivot, Charts), Power BI, Tableau, SQL
• Integrations: Workday EIB, Core Connectors, Studio, REST/SOAP APIs, XML
• Languages: SQL, Python, XSLT, JSON
• Other Tools: Qualtrics, Salesforce, MS Office 365, ServiceNow, JIRA
• HR Analytics: HR Metrics, KPI Dashboards, Workforce Planning, Data Visualization
• HR Processes: Employee Lifecycle Management, Payroll, Benefits, Performance Management, Compliance
• Reporting & Compliance: EEO-1, AAP, Workforce Analytics, Audit Support, HR Data Governance
• Soft Skills: Analytical Thinking, Collaboration, Communication, Attention to Detail, Problem Solving