Workday Integration Specialist Resume Title

Nikhitha Bondugulapati

571-***-**** ********.*******@*****.*** San Jose CA

PROFESSIONAL SUMMAR

13+ Years of Total IT experience of 7+ years in software design, development, and implementation of various commercial applications in Workday, Integrations and testing.

Hands on experience in Inbound/Outbound integrations Using Core Connector, EIB, Workday Studio, and Managing Business Processes and Experienced in implementing Custom, Packaged and Studio Integrations.

Workday Specialist with extensive hands-on experience in Workday technologies including EIB, Advanced Report Writer, Cloud Connect (PICOF, PECI, CCW, CCB), Business Process Framework, Configurable Security, Calculated Fields, Custom Fields, XML/XSLT, Studio, BIRT Reporting, data analytics, and Workday Extend.

Adept at troubleshooting integration issues, understanding and addressing stakeholders' root problems, and driving large architectural changes. Equipped with excellent communication, analytical, and project management skills to bridge the gap between HR, IT, Finance, and end-users.

Passionate about fostering innovation, aligning technical initiatives with business goals, and building scalable, high-quality solutions.

KEY AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Workday Implementations Workday Integrations Workday Recruiting Workday Reporting Workday Finance Workday Business Process Configurations Workday Security HR and Payroll Technology Domain Expertise and Reporting Business Analysis and Process Redesign Client Management Vendor Management.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Client: Athena Health-(Sanjose- CA) USA

Workday Integration Consultant Athena Health 12/2023 – Till now.

Designed and developed Workday integrations using Studio, Core Connectors, and EIB for HR, payroll, benefits, and finance modules.

Implemented and maintained integrations using PECI, PICOF, for global payroll and compliance requirements.

Built XSLT 2.0/3.0 scripts to transform complex XML data for integration with third-party systems.

Developed custom REST and SOAP APIs to enable real-time data exchange between Workday and external applications.

Collaborated with functional teams to gather requirements, build integration strategies, and ensure data accuracy across systems.

Delivered successful Workday implementation projects from design to go-live, including unit testing and user training.

Resolved critical integration issues and system bugs under tight deadlines, leveraging Service Now for issue tracking.

Created and maintained advanced custom reports and dashboards for key business metrics.

Supported continuous improvements and scalability efforts for existing integrations across multiple business units.

Configured EIBs for benefits and compensation data, including custom formats for medical, dental, and retirement plans.

Build and support ADP Data Bridge integrations, ensuring seamless data synchronization between Workday and ADP payroll systems.

Collaborate with HR, Payroll, and IT stakeholders to gather integration requirements and deliver scalable, efficient solutions. Perform end-to-end testing, including unit testing, system integration testing, and user acceptance testing, to validate integration accuracy and performance.

Troubleshoot and resolve integration errors, data mapping issues, and system connectivity problems in a timely manner.

Monitor and maintain integration schedules, ensuring timely execution and data integrity across all interface points.

Involved in Workday financials integrations relative to payroll, financial reporting.

Developed and maintained custom integrations using Workday Studio, EIB, Core Connectors, and Web Services (REST/SOAP) to support various HR and payroll functions.

Designed and implemented Workday Time Tracking configurations including time entry templates, time calculation rules, validation criteria, and worker eligibility.

Configured and supported Absence Management features such as time-off plans, accrual rules, carryover limits, eligibility profiles, and leave of absence tracking.

Ensured ongoing client satisfaction through detailed issue tracking, resolution, and performance tuning post-deployment.

Client: SNC Laval in Hyderabad

Business Analyst - IT Applications (Workday) 11/2020 - 01/2022

Coordinate the necessary activities in the Recruiting, Talent & Performance modules in Workday.

Participate in integration projects of Atkins (Engineering firm of acquired by SNC-Lavalin) in Workday.

Regularly enhanced, tested, and upgraded Workday with attention to the Recruiting, Performance Management, and Core HCM modules.

Coordinate the necessary activities in the Recruiting, Talent & Performance modules in.

Manage Talent, Performance and Advanced Compensation (Merit) modules in Workday

Configure and maintain Performance and Talent Review templates .Maintain business processes and security.

Create and maintain reports and dashboards Launch Talent, Performance and Shared Participation (Merit) processes.

Analyze impact of new Workday releases on current configuration.

Configure Performance Review templates which include Goal Setting and Annual Reviews.

Configure new Goal User Interface. Cascaded Goals by Organizations via EIBs.

Configure and translate Alert notifications. Translate Business Object Translations for the employee review templates and Help Text.

Update Talent and Performance Business Process Definitions and Policies adding steps,

condition rules, or validations.

Mass Advance Performance Employee reviews using the Mass Operation Management.

Mass Archived Goals once performance cycle is completed.

Create custom Dashboards for Talent and Performance and edit Bulletin Worklets.

Client: Astrazeneca, Bangalore

Workday Analyst Astrazeneca 02/2018 - 10/2020

Developed and maintained Workday integrations for payroll processing, including uploading pay slip information to external systems and sending data to tax authorities.

Worked extensively on Business Process condition rules, Calculated Fields, Advanced Reports, setting up Alerts & Notifications, Dashboards & Worklets.

Responded to and resolved talent metrics and reporting tickets, managing global analytics requests with professionalism and efficiency.

Triaged incoming reporting and analytics requests, determining the best approach for resolution, and leveraging Workday or escalating to relevant teams.

Created and maintained Workday HCM reports, ensuring compliance with security and data access protocols.

Communicated user needs and documented product issues for the Talent Metrics product team, advocating for efficient solutions.

Configured EIBs for benefits and compensation data, including custom formats for medical, dental, and retirement plans.

Collaborate with Finance, Accounting, and IT teams to analyze existing workflows and identify opportunities for automation and process improvement.

Design efficient financial data flows between Workday and external systems (ERP, banking, or reporting platforms).

Drive system enhancements that improve audit readiness, reporting accuracy, and operational efficiency.

Implemented Workday payroll-related integrations, ensuring accurate processing of time-off data, garnishments, and other payroll adjustments.

Built complex calculated fields and reports for data validation and integration monitoring.

Provided ongoing support and troubleshooting for Workday payroll integrations, including identifying and resolving issues with data discrepancies.

Collaborated with functional teams to gather requirements for Workday compensation integration and ensure system configurations aligned with business needs.

Documented API integration flows and worked with developers and vendors to support end-to-end data exchange.

Client: AIG Inc, Bangalore

Workday Analyst AIG Inc 02/2016 - 01/2018

Delivered functional support across modules like HCM, Compensation, Payroll, Time Tracking, and Absence Management.

Designed and tested custom reports, dashboards, and Worklets for key HR and payroll metrics.

Conducted UAT (User Acceptance Testing) and provided training & documentation for HR and payroll teams on new features or enhancements.

Managed and tracked change requests, data loads, and configuration updates using Jira and ServiceNow.

Provided post-go-live support, handling tickets and resolving issues related to business processes, security, and data quality.

Responsible to day-to-day support of Workday HCM, Security, Compensation and Reporting issues.

Proposed Compensation Package with Salary Plan, Allowance plan, Bonus Plans Compensation Grade, Compensation Grade Profile, Compensation Basis, to the hiring worker.

Hands on experience in Core HR, developing and configuring of Custom Reports, using calculated fields.

Developed several advanced reports around Compensation processes and benefits to report audits and required information to functional teams.

Maintained dashboards and work lets for the users to access their frequently used reports and functions at one place.

Configured several benefits plans and all required configurations around benefits including cross plan rules and validations.

Track issues and risks communicate status and escalate concerns to project management.

Client: NewEra Technology

Role: Human Resource Coordinator Oct 2010 to Jan 2016

Maintained all employee records accurately, including new hires, terminations, and changes in status.

Providing support and guidance to managers and employees on all HR-related matters, such as compliance, policies, and procedures.

Create and implement processes that align with the company’s recruitment, on boarding, and training objectives.

Develop and execute strategies to enhance the employee experience by promoting a positive workplace culture.

Partner with other departments to ensure that HR programs and initiatives are communicated effectively.

Worked with internal and external customers to gather, organize, and document stakeholder requirements for projects and application enhancements.

Writing the documentation that will support the business and project team that ultimately

Educational: Post Graduation in MBA- Human Resources (2008 - 2010) - Osmania University.

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