Workday HCM/HRIS Consultant with 5+ Years Experience

K Teja

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Workday HRIS/HCM Consultant

Summary:

Qualified professional with over 5+ years of Exceptional experience in Workday’s HCM/Financial Modules like Core HR, Payroll, Recruiting, Compensation, Benefits, Business Analysis, Time Tracking, Absence Management, Reporting, Talent, Performance, Supplier Accounting & Invoicing, Financial Accounting, Customer Accounting & Invoicing, Settlements, Order Management, Procurement, Business Assets, Financial Planning, Expenses, Inventory.

An ERP Consultant with good experience in all stages of systems development life cycle including business requirements gathering, design, data conversions, programming, system/integration/user acceptance testing, documentation and exclusive experience in Workday and PeopleSoft HCM/Financials.

Hands on experience in Configuring Organizations, Business Process and creation of Custom Reports.

Experienced in Workday Integrations, iLoad, Workday Data Migration and Workday Reporting.

Extensive experience in Workday Reporting - Standard Reports and Custom Reports.

Experience with creating Staffing models for Supervisory Orgs, Reorganizations and business process framework, Organization Types, Organization Hierarchies.

Drive continuous improvement of Workday HCM.

Excellent Team player with Result-oriented, Fast learner, Excellent communication skills

Experience in Implementation of Workday HCM implementation including Benefits, Payroll, Compensation Management, Absence and Time Off, Time Tracking and Recruiting /Talent Management, migration of PeopleSoft HRMS.

Strong experience using technologies involving Workday applications, reporting and analytics.

Involved in requirements analysis, technical design, reporting, testing and system documentation support. Hands on experience in Configuring Organizations, Business Processes.

Configuring Custom Reports into Worklets and Related Actions of Workday Objects.

Good Hands-on experience on building custom reports like Advanced Reports, Matrix Reports, Composite Reports, Calculated fields creation, WD Studio Report Builder (BIRT).

Experience in working with JDeveloper, BPEL, Web Services, SOAP UI and Report - as-a-Service (RaaS). Experience in creating web services for XML web service JAX-WS using Java API.

Excellent Reporting skills and experience in creation of Advanced, Matrix, Composite Reports, good understanding of Business Objects, Fields, Data Sources, Related Business Objects of Workday Core HCM, Payroll.

Proficient in implementing simple to complex functionalities in Workday Prism Analytics tool involving Operational Data from multiple source systems and Workday HCM/Finance systems.

In depth understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle and Agile Methodology involved in the designing, developing, testing& analysis, planning, execution and test management.

Developed, tested and deployed workday reports required to meet business requirements.

Excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills, Strong data analytical, organizational and problem solving skills.

Expertise in analysis of client’s HR/Payroll business needs through client working sessions and day to day support of Workday HCM, Security, Compensation and Reporting issues.

Hands-on with configuring EIB, building Custom Report using Calculated Fields.

Extensively involved in trouble shooting and fixing problems at development, system testing and post-production stages for various HRMS modules.

In depth knowledge of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) Phases such as Requirement analysis, Design, Development, Testing and Deployment

Expertise in QA Testing methodologies, requirements gathering, generating Test Plans, Test Cases and Change management/Defect Management and Bug reporting using Test Director/Quality Center.

Formal regimented experience documenting and reporting on testing issues, including design of testing approach/strategy, development of test cases and scenarios, assessment / linkage of test cases to client business requirements to ensure all functional needs are identified.

Involved in QA/Testing processes like User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and System Integration Testing (SIT).

Successfully led and participated in implementation and configuration of Workday HCM/ Payroll Module, SAP HCM, and PeoplSoft HCM .

Technical skills:

Workday Skills: Cloud Technologies

HCM, Report Writing, Integrations, Core Connectors, EIB (Enterprise Integration Builder), Report Writer & Calculated Fields, Workday Studio.

Workday Technical

BIRT Reporting, Workday Web Services.

Workday Functional

Supervisory Organization, Staffing Models, Compensation, Business Process, Absence, Security Configuration, Payroll, Benefits, Recruitment, Onboarding, Goals and Performances, Succession, Career, and development.

Report Tools

Workday Report Writer, Discovery Board, EIB

Quality management

JIRA, QLM

Other Tools

Exchanger XML, Workday Studio, HP Quality Center 10.0, Rational Clear Quest, Test Director, Share Point, confluence RESTful APIs, XSLT, XML, JSON, HP ALM

Office Tools:

MS Excel, MS Word, MS Access, MS PowerPoint, MS Project, MS Visio, JIRA

Professional Summary:

Client: Cottage Health, Goleta, CA Oct 2024 – Till Date

Role: Workday HRIS Reporting Analyst

Responsibilities:

Developed, enhanced, and maintained Workday Advanced Reports, Matrix Reports, Composite Reports, and Calculated Fields to support HR, Payroll, Compensation, and Talent teams.

Collaborate with stakeholders (both corporate and regional teams globally) on the design and continuous improvement of Workday Advance Compensation

Built custom Workday dashboards for HR KPIs, workforce analytics, headcount, turnover, recruitment metrics, and labor productivity used by leadership and HR business partners.

Created and automated Workday BIRT reports for regulatory, compliance, and operational HR needs across the healthcare organization.

Experience in designing and prototyping User Interfaces for intranet, Web applications and websites using HTML/HTML5, XML, CSS.CSS3, Bootstrap, JavaScript, jQuery.

Partnered with HR, Nursing, Talent Acquisition, Compensation, and Payroll departments to translate reporting requirements into accurate and scalable Workday solutions.

Delivered operational and strategic analytics for areas such as FTE utilization, overtime, staffing ratios, credentialing, and workforce compliance.

Ensured data accuracy by conducting data validation, audit checks, and resolving inconsistencies across Workday HCM modules.

Mentored and trained junior and associate Engagement Managers on Workday best practice and methodology. Held bi-weekly information sessions on strategy and project leadership.

Managed EIB integrations for inbound and outbound HR data, ensuring secure and compliant data flow between Workday and external systems.

Supported Workday Security by validating role assignments and ensuring proper access for reporting and dashboards.

Automated recurring HR/Compliance reports for areas like benefits enrollment, licensure expiration, employee status changes, and regulatory submissions.

Provided ad hoc reporting for HR leadership, Finance, and clinical departments to support decision-making, compliance reviews, and workforce planning.

Documented reporting logic, calculated fields, naming conventions, and governance standards to maintain consistency across reporting environments.

Assisted with Workday releases by reviewing changes, updating reports/calculated fields, and ensuring compatibility with new features.

Collaborated with Healthcare HR teams to design analytics supporting retention strategy, staffing optimization, diversity metrics, and employee engagement.

Developed reporting for Benefits Administration, including enrollments, eligibility, dependent audits, and open enrollment monitoring.

Supported Learning & Development teams with training compliance, renewal periods, CE requirements, and onboarding progress reports.

Built strategic workforce analytics for leadership, including bench strength, succession planning, risk-of-loss, and workforce mobility insights.

Provided training, documentation, and one-on-one support to HR partners and business leaders on accessing and interpreting Workday dashboards.

Supported HIPAA & privacy compliance by applying strict security controls, auditing access, and validating report-level data permissions.

Worked closely with IT and HRIS teams to troubleshoot reporting errors, optimize performance, and support Workday HCM enhancements.

Assisted with UAT for Workday releases, validating impact on reporting components, calculated fields, integrations, and dashboards.

Environment: Workday HCM Core HCM, Payroll, Benefits, Absence, UMLMS Office Compensation, Recruiting, Report Writer, Composite/Matrix Reports, Calculated Fields, RaaS, Discovery Boards, MS Excel, SQL, ServiceNow, JIRA, Healthcare Compliance (ACA, HIPAA, EEO, The Joint Commission).

Client: CNA Insurance, Chicago, IL June 2023 - Oct 2024

Role: Workday Payroll consultant

Responsibilities:

Configured and supported Workday Payroll for U.S. operations, ensuring accurate processing of pay groups, earnings, deductions, and tax calculations in alignment with CNA Insurance’s payroll policies.

Collaborated with HR, Finance, and Accounting teams to streamline payroll integrations, data validations, and reconciliations between Workday and external financial systems.

Designed and evaluated Workday payroll business processes including retro pay, on-cycle and off-cycle processing, and payroll close procedures.

Developed custom reports and audit tools in Workday to monitor payroll accuracy, tax compliance, and year-end reconciliations.

Partnered with cross-functional teams to manage payroll configurations, wage garnishments, benefits deductions, and time tracking integrations.

Conducted end-to-end payroll testing during Workday upgrades, feature releases, and tenant migrations to ensure smooth system functionality.

Ensured compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations, supporting audits and maintaining documentation for payroll processes.

Supported payroll issue resolution through detailed root cause analysis, troubleshooting configuration gaps, and providing long-term process improvements.

Assisted in creating and maintaining payroll calendars, pay group structures, and cost center mappings for accurate financial reporting.

Provided post-implementation support, end-user training, and payroll data validation to enhance accuracy and reduce manual interventions.

Led payroll configuration for multiple pay groups within Workday, ensuring alignment with CNA Insurance’s complex compensation structures and union/non-union requirements.

Designed and implemented payroll processing workflows include retroactive adjustments, bonus payouts, and off cycle runs to meet organizational and compliance deadlines.

Managed end-to-end UAT (User Acceptance Testing) for payroll functionality, validating results for accuracy in earnings, deductions, and tax computations.

Configured and evaluated Workday integrations with third-party vendors such as ADP, Fidelity, and tax filing systems for seamless payroll data flow.

Utilized Workday EIBs for mass data uploads related to employee compensation, one-time payments, and payroll input batches.

Created and maintained complex calculated fields and custom reports to support payroll audits, tax filings, and financial reconciliations.

Collaborated with Finance and Accounting to automate payroll journal entries and general ledger postings within Workday Financials.

Provided payroll compliance support by ensuring system configuration adhered to IRS, DOL, and state-specific tax regulations.

Supported quarterly and year-end processing including W-2, 941, and wage/tax reconciliation within Workday Payroll.

Played a key role in payroll cutover activities during implementation, validating payroll data conversion and ensuring successful go-live execution.

Environment: Workday Payroll, Core HCM, http Benefits, Absence, Compensation, Report Writer, Composite/Matrix Reports, Calculated Fields, RaaS, EIB, Workday Studio, Core Connectors, ADP, Tax Filing Systems, SQL, Excel, JIRA, ServiceNow, Financial Services Compliance (SOX, IRS, FLSA, State Payroll Laws).

Client: SiteMinder, Pune, India Feb 2020 – Dec 2022

Role: Workday Integration/ Reporting Consultant

Responsibilities:

Created and maintained library of Test Plans and Test Scenarios and Worked on calculated fields, report writing, Workday Studio, and EIB.

Was Responsible for creating, designing, and implementing audits to ensure integrity and maintenance of workday data.

Defined standards to guide solution decisions in relation to human resources (HR)/human capital management (HCM) solutions for the enterprise.

Expertise in Workday's Implementation Methodology and use it on all engagements.

Created complex reports using the Firm's HR systems and Designed Workday HCM data conversion process.

Designed and configured Workday BPs for HCM including Hire, Change Job, Termination, Propose Compensation, Termination etc.

Implemented various third-party integration between various modules of kronos and workday using Workday Studio

Created Workday Studio Inbound Integrations to Populate the Payroll data from Kronos into Workday.

Work on Workday conversion processes and tools like iTool, EIB, Workday Studio etc.

Implementation of HCM and Benefits (migration from Oracle cloud to Workday).

Validated concur expense management using EIB and Workday Report Writer.

Validated employee attendance approves timesheets and expense reports.

Worked on creating Workday Reporting writing for compensation projects like Budget Allocation, Bonus Allocation, Stock Allocation, and complete compensation planning list reports.

Coordinated and Managed Triage calls related to all Testing activities through the Upgrade and Open Enrollment Life Cycle.

Worked on Performance Management, Pre-hire, on boarding, Manager Evaluation, Succession Planning reports.

Configured Workday compensation packages including salary, bonus, allowance, commission, and merit plans for multiple countries including merit and bonus plan processing.

Converted XML to XSLT files using XSLT transformations and integrated with third party applications for data exchange.

Configured and evaluated Workday Compensation including Packages, Salary & Hourly Plans, Bonus, merit plan, and Commission Plans automation.

Written reports using Report Writer that extract Workday data and manipulate it in other formats (Excel) for various needs.

Using EIB configuration, transform the format of a workday report into required file format using XSLT or build in transformation. (CSV, EXCEL)

Experience in implementing Compensation and Benefits configurations.

Training all the HR Coordinators in each business process, organizational hierarchy, and cost center hierarchy.

Education:

Masters: University: University of Bridgeport, Bridgeport, CT

Bachelors: University: Audi Sankara college of Engineering and Technology, India

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