Workday Consultant with 10+ Years Experience

Workday Consultant

Koteswararao G

Email: *************@*****.***

Contact no: 512-***-****

Professional Summary:

• Over 10+ years of IT experience in software design, development, and implementation with a specialization in Workday HCM, HRIS, and Adaptive Integrations.

• 8+ years of expertise in US Payroll management, including multi-state payroll processing, tax compliance, benefits administration, and system integrations using Workday Payroll.

• Proficient in Workday Financials implementation and post-production support, including Foundational Data Modelling, Financial Accounting, Procurement, Revenue Management, and Business Process Framework.

• Designed and implemented Workday integrations to connect HCM and Financial Management modules with third-party applications using Workday Studio, EIB, and Core Connectors.

• Skilled in creating custom reports and dashboards using Workday Report Writer, including composite reports, advanced matrices, and calculated fields tailored to business needs.

• Managed data migration and conversion projects using EIB (Enterprise Interface Builder) and workbooks for seamless system transitions.

• Delivered reusable components in Workday Studio to optimize integration performance and scalability across multiple projects.

• Adept at configuring and maintaining Workday Security, including creating roles, permission lists, and security matrices for user management.

• HRIS Post Implementation Support for Workday HCM Suite. Mainly Business process, Compensation, security, and Daily maintenance of key data points between two HCM applications through direct data inputs and mass data loads.

• Analyzing and document business processes within workday HCM systems, analyzing system functionality with customers and identify gaps Support and configure HRMS systems to meet the business requirements.

• Good Knowledge on modifying programs using XSLT and HTML programming tools like Oxygen and Exchanger XML Editor.

• Designed and built both inbound and outbound EIB integrations in various segments of Workday system and worked with Core Connector, Cloud Connector, Report Designer, Workday Studio, Data Conversions loads, XML, XSLT, SOAP, and REST web services.

• Generated and developed Custom Reports and Advanced Reports as needed by business.

• Good knowledge and experience of Workday integration architecture and build. Expertise in Workday Payroll Interface. Knowledge of Performance, Talent, Compensation, and Payroll.

• Conducted training sessions for HR and payroll staff, enhancing their understanding of Workday functionalities and payroll policies.

• Implemented process improvements to enhance payroll accuracy, efficiency, and compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.

• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve payroll-related issues, improving overall HR operations.

• Strong knowledge of PeopleSoft HCM for HR administration and talent management, with expertise in converting functional designs into Workday technical solutions.

• Hands-on experience with Workday Adaptive Planning for financial planning and analytics, integrating seamlessly with HCM and Financials modules.

• Experienced in testing Workday HR's payroll, time management, and personal administration features, ensuring system reliability.

• Skilled in Workday Time Tracking and Absence Management modules, contributing to team time-off summary report creation.

Technical Skills:

Web Integrations SOAP, WSDL, XML, XSLT, DT, calculated fields, Custom reports, Cloud Connects, Core Connectors, EIBs.

Data mapping Transferring data between two systems, Microsoft Excel, Adaptive integration Document Processing MS Office MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Project, MS Visio, MS Web, MS Excel. Quality Management Test Director, Win\ Load Runner Methodologies/ Framework Rational Unified Process (Rational Rose, Requisite Pro, Clear Case, and Clear Quest), Waterfall, JAD, Data Modelling, Business Modelling, Visual Paradigm. Data Modelling Visio, Rational Rose

ETL\Reporting Informatics, Business objects (BOXI) R3 with Crystal Report, BIRT. Database Oracle 10g, 11g, SQL Server 2000/2005/2008 R2/2012, MS Access. Reporting Tools Workday Report Writer, WD Studio Report Designer, SQR, Kronos. Operating Systems Windows Server 2000. 2003, XP, Seven, Vista. Testing Tools Load Runner, QTP, QC

Workday skills ERP: Workday, Custom Reports, Calculated Fields, Payroll, Packaged Integrations, EIB, Core Connectors, XSLT, iLoad’s, Workday Studio Professional Experience:

HID Global

Workday Consultant

April 2025 – Present

• Collaborated with Workday implementation teams to configure Core HCM components, compensation structures, security groups, and business process flows to align with evolving HR process needs.

• Participated in requirement validation, configuration walkthroughs, and technical design discussions similar to full-phase Workday HCM rollouts leading up to go-live.

• Built and supported EIB and Core Connector integrations to ensure accurate movement of worker data between Workday and downstream applications, focusing on data validation and integrity.

• Worked closely with stakeholders during UAT cycles, assisting end users in validating business processes like hire, rehire, compensation change, and benefits enrollment.

• Supported system readiness by troubleshooting configuration gaps, performing iterative testing, and coordinating with Workday functional teams to align deployment timelines.

• Created and maintained technical documentation, test logs, and configuration reference sheets used during design and cutover planning phases.

• Provided hypercare-style support during critical windows, ensuring minimal disruption by monitoring integration flows, business process tasks, and Workday security assignments..

• Engaged with HR and IT teams to prepare pre go-live validation cases, mimicking the structure of a Workday HCM deployment lifecycle.

• Ensured data accuracy during integration runs by using SQL-based validation techniques before loading into Workday through EIB/iLoads.

• Configured and maintained Workday Adaptive Planning sheets, formulas, access rules, and dashboards to support enterprise-wide financial planning and forecasting.

• directly with business stakeholders and software vendors, reducing downtime during peak planning cycles.

• Participated in on-call support rotations during peak submission phases (May–October), ensuring uninterrupted business operations across time zones.

• Designed interactive reports and dashboards to provide leadership with real-time insights into budgets, forecasts, and variances.

• Worked with APIs and cloud data platforms (including Snowflake) to extend Adaptive Planning functionality and enhance analytics capabilities.

Client: Prudential Financial – New York, NY Apr 2022 – Mar 2025 Senior Workday Consultant

• Developing the integrations using workday studio tool and Enterprise Interface Builder (EIB), Core connector and deploying it into workday tenant.

• Extracted data from legacy system performed a data transform to workday compatible format.

• Built an integration to send existing, new and changed job requisitions to external vendor applicant tracking systems.

• Built Core HR related integrations to send employee, position and cost centres data.

• Developed inbound integration to bring in results to workday after payroll run is complete.

• Proficient in transforming the data by using XSLT.

• Developed the Custom reports using workday report writer tool and deploying it into workday tenant.

• Created calculated fields based on the requirement from the client and used in custom reports.

• Actively participated in meetings with team lead to discuss about timeline of the project.

• Helped customer implement and go live with Workday Core HCM and Benefits.

• Configured integration system security segments and integration system security groups to control the security for running and scheduling integrations.

• Tested integrations and supported post productions support for reports and integrations.

• Supported Workday Financials implementation, including supplier accounts, procurement, and revenue management, tailored to the needs of the healthcare and retail sectors.

• Prepared reports for healthcare workforce metrics, retail sales compensation, and compliance summaries using Workday Advanced, Matrix, and Composite reporting tools.

• Coordinated with HR and finance teams to streamline healthcare-specific payroll adjustments, including overtime for frontline workers and physician bonuses.

• Leveraged Workday Time Tracking for managing shift schedules in retail operations and absence management for healthcare staff.

• Configured security settings to ensure data privacy and compliance with GDPR and HIPAA for both healthcare and retail integrations.

• Implemented predictive modelling using Workday Prism Analytics to forecast healthcare labor needs and retail staffing requirements during peak seasons.

• Collaborated on the development of custom integrations for healthcare ERP systems and retail supply chain management platforms.

• Conducted training sessions for HR and payroll staff in healthcare and retail environments, ensuring system proficiency and adherence to compliance standards.

• Optimized processes for healthcare payroll tax strategies, aligning with state and federal regulations, and reducing liabilities for retail operations.

• Involved with Workday Report Writer and creating custom integrations with third party applications using Workday Cloud Connect and Enterprise Interface Builder (EIB), Document Transformations.

• Experience in Core HCM, Workday Benefits, Payroll, Time Tracking and Absence, Performance Management, Advanced Compensation and Recruiting.

• Maintain and day to day support of Workday HCM Business processes e.g. Compensation, Hiring, Performance, Security, and talent management.

• Worked extensively on Payroll Interfaces and have designed and developed integrations in both EIB

(inbound/ outbound) REST API’s and Core Connector, managing business processes, working with EIB, Report Writer, Creating Calculated Fields and Custom Reports, and experience with XML, XPATH and XSLT.

• Report writing includes writing Standard, Advanced, Matrix and Composite reports. Environment: Workday, EIB, Workday Studio, Transformation using XSLT, Web services, Workday Report Writer, Core HCM, Compensation, workday US payroll, Performance Management, Time & Labor, Payroll Interface. Client: Truist Bank - Miami, FL Dec 2021 – Mar 2022 Senior Workday Analyst

Responsibilities:

• Worked on post-implementation support and enhancements. Participated in the design and optimization of all global HR processes. Ensured the Workday HCM system is configured and leveraged to support HR business processes.

• Setup deductions for Benefits plans to accommodate payroll input to Benefit vendors.

• Day to day support of Workday HCM, Security, Compensation, and Reporting issues.

• Managing functional support for core HR process, Compensation, Business Process, and Security Groups.

• Workday Report Writer, Creating Workday Calculated Fields, Custom Object, and Custom Reports. And creating the report writer reports, worked with standard and Custom Reports, using the security in the Reports.

• Build own web services by defining custom reports as web service enabled and providing integration solutions.

• Developed simple and secure integrations using Workday Enterprise Interface Builder (EIB).

• Responsible for data migration from legacy systems to Workday systems using EIB's.

• Created new integration to pull the new hires information using Core Connector Worker and Document Transformation which uses connector integrations XML Output as its data source input.

• Used delivered ETV/XTT functions from a Custom XSLT file to transform the content into a CSV file format.

• Mapped HCM data in the outbound integrations systems, to deliver to cornerstone via web services. Created Core Connector integration to pull the new hire information.

• Worked with creation of work lets, developing a custom Work let.

• Worked on advanced features like Display headings, display of subtotals, defining Filters, defining sub filters, Defining prompting overrides.

• Involved in Data Conversion, Workday BP Configuration.

• Extensively worked on Workday data conversion, iLoad’s and Workday integrations.

• Written reports that extract Workday data and manipulate the data in other formats for various needs.

• Involved in data conversion from legacy system and creation of data iLoad’s files.

• Worked on business processes, security and integrations. Provided post go live support for the financial modules

• Conducted financial research and analysis to support investment decision-making process.

• Prepared financial models, forecasts, and valuation analyses for various investment opportunities.

• Assisted in the development of investment strategies and recommendations based on fundamental analysis and market trends.

• Configuring compensation business process for exempt and non-exempt workers. Conversion of XML data from custom report to text format using XSLT transformation.

• Created new integration to pull the new hires information using Core Connector Worker and Document Transformation which uses connector integrations XML Output as its data source input.

• Create Custom reports and modify/troubleshoot existing custom reports. Used delivered ETV/XTT functions from a custom XSLT file to transform the content into a CSV file format.

• Created and used calculated fields in reporting, business processes, integrations, and other areas within Workday. And, Responsible for security groups like User based security groups, Role based security groups.

• Experience in Workday security expertise to maintain and create custom roles & user based security groups, configure Business Process & Domain Security Policies, Configured Integration System Security Groups, Integration System Users.

• Worked on several calculated fields, custom objects and reports developed using BIRT like extract single instance, extract multi-instance, Arithmetic Calculation, formatting date fields, look up related value, Evaluate Expression, True or false conditions.

• Created and maintained all business process set up data, including all business process definitions, steps, checklists, condition rules, notifications.

Environment: Workday integrations, workday US Payroll, Application Designer, Crystal Report, Manager self- service, Employee self-service, Benefits, Time and Labor, Absence management, System administration. Client: Comfort Healthcare – Chicago, IL Nov 2019 – Dec 2021 Senior Workday Analyst

Responsibilities:

• Implemented inbound and outbound integrations using Workday EIB with XSLT specifications to transform the document format into the desired file format such as CSV or Excel, Web Services SOAP, REST, XML and XSLT for Qualifying Events, changes for FSA files to Custom Benefit Solutions.

• Worked closely with SMEs and Solutions Architects to discover and formulate the scope of requirements for Integrations and Reports.

• Worked on Simple and advanced Integrations with Workday Studio and applied XSLT.

• Worked with implementation partners in helping build and deliver much Workday Integration leveraging iLoad’s, Workday Studio, Outbound/Inbound EIB's and the Cloud Connect platform.

• Created, enhanced existing reports. Worked with standard and Custom Reports, assigning security to the reports primary and related business objects.

• Worked on Workday report writing tools and built reports for HRMS.

• Develop impact and preliminary analyses in SDLC, and participate actively in their implementation. VISIO and MS Project, Excel as Reporting Tool.

• Documented workflow, configurations, business process for performance module using Excel, MS project and Visio.

• Created, enhanced existing reports. Worked with standard and Custom Reports, assigning security to the reports primary and related business objects.

• Worked on creating XML data files and custom transformed XML's using XSLT, XPath.

• Concentration of Benefits module, Compensation module and Performance module worked along Director of Payroll for data tables and workflow of Time & Attendance module.

• Used delivered ETV/XTT functions from a Custom XSLT file to transform the content into a CSV file format. Participate in Workday Communities to remain connected with Workday and customers.

• Daily Matrices report creation based on application usage across the Organization, Create the project support related documents, Update and Maintain Project Cycle Management (PCM).

• Extensively experienced in XML Publisher in Writing People code to Generate and Distribute the XML Reports.

• Analyzed client's HR/Payroll business needs through client working sessions and supported development of new business processes and a future stage design.

• Implement industry best practices in customer service, business intelligence, and accounts receivable

(AR), especially in the context of government (GOV).

• Gather requirements, set up the application, and make sure it's in line with the demands of the client by organizing and leading design meetings.

• Experienced in creating and managing multiple financial scenarios and conducting what-if analyses.

• Maintain comprehensive documentation of system configurations, processes, and integrations to ensure knowledge transfer and system continuity.

• Monitor the performance of Workday Financials modules, identifying and addressing any performance issues promptly.

• Performed arithmetic calculation in Matrix report for counting, averaging, summing, ranging between maximum and minimum.

• Extensively worked on generating customized reports for HRMS team. Worked with simple and advanced reports, defining columns, Business objects, column heading overriding and multiple sorting techniques.

• Responsible for the day-to-day HR systems support as well as implementing planned system enhancements in Workday.

Environment: Workday 29,28 (General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Asset Management, Procurement, Expense Management), XML/XSLT, ETV& XTT, Workday Report Writer, FDM, Workday Prism Analytics, Workday Studio, EIB Integrations and Cloud Connectors. Client: American Century Investments – Kansas City, MO Oct 2016 – Sep 2019

Workday Payroll and Integration Consultant

Responsibilities:

• Involved in Development, Enhancement, Upgrade and Maintenance of HR, Benefits and Payroll.

• Configured Cloud Connector for Payroll for ADP Pay Force Integration and scheduled it.

• Created Several Custom Reports and Calculated Fields for Core HR, Payroll and Benefits.

• Created and imported iLoad’s for HCM Build. Also loaded bulk inbound transactions using Enterprise Interface Builder.

• Implemented event-driven integrations with Workday using Workday Event Monitoring and Workday Business Process Framework (BPF), enabling automated data processing and workflow orchestration based on predefined triggers and conditions.

• Handled multi-state payroll operations, including the calculation and deduction of federal, state, and local taxes.

• Implemented and maintained payroll calendars, schedules, and deadlines to ensure timely payroll disbursements.

• Ensured compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations, including accurate withholding and reporting.

• Managed quarterly and annual tax filings, including Form 941, 940, W-2, and 1099 reporting.

• Stayed updated with changes in tax laws and regulations to ensure ongoing compliance and avoid penalties.

• Developed several inbound EIBs to load new hires, Compensation, Change Job, Change Benefits, Payroll Input data.

• Conducted integration testing, performance tuning, and troubleshooting activities to ensure the reliability, scalability, and performance of Workday integrations under various usage scenarios and load conditions.

• Integrated Workday Studio with external APIs, web services, and data sources using Workday's extensive library of connectors and adapters, enabling interoperability and data synchronization across heterogeneous environments.

• Developed and tested for enabling the process of large volume transactions through the User Defined Workday EIB's.

• Created ad hoc reports Expertise in SQL, Eclipse, XML, XSLT and Web Services Technologies.

• Configured Outbound Benefit Interfaces using Workday Cloud Connect for Benefits.

• Provided mentorship for Creating Reports and Calculated Fields.

• Created Compensation Grades to create a standard compensation range for a given job level or a job profile.

• Provided mentorship, training, and support to development teams, integration analysts, and business users on Workday integration best practices, tools, and techniques, enabling them to leverage Workday integrations effectively to meet business needs.

• Worked on Sales Force Inbound and Outbound Connectors to send the Employee Change details.

• Designed Built and Executed Data Conversion from PeopleSoft to Workday HCM for different Countries.

• Developed multidimensional reports and analytics with the ability to drill down to transaction level details.

• Developed Test Scripts for other outside systems that interface with Workday: Benefit interface with Vendors, Time and Labor Interface with Kronos System and Payroll Interface with PeopleSoft Payroll System.

• Worked with Jira application to track production related issues and incidents.

• Contributed to the Workday community by sharing knowledge, participating in forums, and collaborating with peers to exchange ideas, best practices, and lessons learned in Workday integration development and implementation.

Environment: Workday HCM (Benefits, Talent Management, US Payroll and Time Track), HR Policies, Workday Studio, Workday Report Writer, EIB, Cloud Connectors, XML, Web Services, XSLT, Jira. Client: Charter Communications - Los Angles, CA May 2014 – Sep 2016

PeopleSoft Analyst

Responsibilities:

• Involved in writing Technical Specifications per the business requirements in consonance with the client needs.

• Setup Integration Broker for HRMS and Financials for transfer data.

• Created SQR process to export data from HRMS to Financials through XML publisher.

• Created App Engine process to load data into Financials data base through XML Publisher.

• Validate existed vendor’s information changes then update information in Finance.

• Collected 9.0 view paycheck functionality object lists from Demo version.

• Copied into 8.9 customizations. Retro fit in 8.9 customizations.

• Validate Payroll process on-cycle and off-cycle and interfaces.

• Tested Payroll process on-cycle and interfaces, Modified Self-services view pay check page.

• Involved in development of the PeopleSoft test cases and Test plans.

• Involved in unit testing and manual testing of Application.

• Designed and developed approval process for data changes like position change, promotion, work schedule change, paid leave of absence, leave of absence and transfer.

• Modified HR Query Reports and SQRs to satisfy client requirements.

• Retrofitted queries and scheduled process to correct performance problems and decommissioned obsolete queries and objects. Created New Benefits SQR program for auditing the benefits data that will identify some specific errors that occur during data entry into the HCM PeopleSoft System.

• Created several SQR reports for auditing and generating the Error Reports for Benefits, Requisition, Job data Nightly Audit Reports. Designed and executed test scripts to test converted data using SQL scripts and reporting tools. Designed and developed custom HR, Base Benefits Employee Self Services (ESS) Projects like Case Tracking, Leave Management, Pre-Employment Screening and Nightly Audit Modules.

• Modifying custom SQL statements to run against database tables for analysis.

• Improving performance of Application Engine and SQRs.

• Troubleshooting various issues related to PeopleSoft components.

• Supported end-to-end testing of the developed application along with the Business Analysts Environment: PeopleSoft Financials 8.8/9.1, PeopleSoft HCM 9.1, People Tools (Application Designer, Application Engine, Integration Broker), SQR, SQL, Oracle Database, PL/SQL, Application Package, People Code, PeopleSoft Security, Integration Broker, Data Mover, Unix Shell Scripting, Chatfield Configuration, Tableau, MS Excel, Benefits Administration, HR Modules Education:

Bachelors – JNTUK- 2013

Masters – Webster University - 2014

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