Workday HCM Consultant with 4+ Years Experience

Name: Arunachalam Bijjula

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

Phone: +1-203-***-****

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

4+ years of experience as a Workday Consultant, specializing in Workday HCM with expertise in Core HCM, Benefits, Time Tracking, Absence Management, Recruiting, Talent Management, Learning, Compensation, and Advanced Reporting.

Extensive experience in Workday HCM implementation, configuration, and integrations across diverse industries.

Skilled in managing EIB integrations, data migrations, and custom notifications for seamless data flow and improved operational efficiency.

Proven ability to optimize HRIS processes, enhance data integrity, and automate HR workflows such as onboarding, compensation cycles, and performance management.

Strong background in Workday security, business process optimization, and Compensation management, including configuring salary structures, bonus plans, and merit cycles.

Expertise in Advanced Reporting, creating custom reports and dashboards to support strategic decision-making.

Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline HR operations, enhance user experience, and ensure regulatory compliance.

Experience in post-implementation support, troubleshooting system issues, and driving continuous improvements for system stability.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Workday Modules: HCM, Core HR, Benefits, Compensation, HRIS, Absence, Time Tracking, Recruiting, Talent, Learning

Integrations: EIBs, Core Connectors, Cloud Connect

Reporting & Analytics: Workday Advanced Reporting, Calculated Fields, Custom Dashboards, Tableau, Power BI

Data Management: Data Conversion, Loading, Validation, Security Administration

HRIS Tools: Workday

Methodologies: Agile, Scrum, Waterfall

Tools: Jira, Confluence, ServiceNow, MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access)

Other: SQL, Python, Java, XSLT, XML, XPATH, SOAP/REST API’s

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Workday HCM Consultant

Cigna, Atlanta, GA- US

Mar 2025 – Present

Workday Consultant specializing in Workday HCM with expertise in Core HR, Benefits, Time Tracking, Absence Management, Recruiting, Talent Management, Learning, Compensation, and Advanced Reporting.

Built and optimized EIB integrations to improve data flow between HR and payroll systems, reducing manual intervention by 30%.

Designed advanced custom reports/dashboards, enabling leadership to make data-driven workforce planning decisions.

Automated end-to-end HR workflows (onboarding, performance, merit cycles), saving ~200 HR hours annually.

Led multiple data migration projects, ensuring 100% accuracy and compliance with regulatory standards.

Designed and implemented complex business processes to support organizational growth.

Improved data integrity and compliance through continuous system audits and validation checks.

Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline HR operations and improve user experience.

Provided post-implementation support, troubleshooting issues and ensuring system stability.

Conducted end-user training sessions to enhance Workday adoption and system utilization.

Optimized security configurations, ensuring data privacy and compliance with industry regulations.

Led Workday release management activities, testing new features and implementing system enhancements.

Analyzed HR data trends to provide actionable insights and support strategic decision-making.

Configured and optimized Compensation modules, including salary structures, bonus plans, and merit cycles to align with business strategies.

Workday Functional Consultant

Citi Group, Texas-US

Dec 2023 - Jan 2025

Managed Workday module configurations for Talent Management, Compensation, and Absence Management.

Automated workflows, improving HR process efficiency by 20%.

Led data migration from legacy systems, ensuring seamless transitions.

Provided training and support for HR teams, enhancing Workday adoption.

Designed custom reports and dashboards to improve HR analytics and strategic insights.

Optimized business processes, reducing manual interventions and enhancing operational efficiency.

Configured and maintained security roles and permissions to ensure data privacy and compliance.

Supported Workday release management, testing new features, and implementing system enhancements.

Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline HR workflows, enhancing employee experience.

Improved data accuracy and compliance through robust validation and auditing processes.

Facilitated change management initiatives, ensuring smooth transitions for system updates and new implementations.

Specialized in the configuration of Compensation modules, managing compensation cycles, salary plans, and incentive programs.

Workday HRIS Analyst

Happiest Minds Technologies Pvt.Ltd, India

Aug 2019 - Dec 2021

Improved HR processes through Workday HCM, enhancing employee self-service workflows.

Configured Workday HCM modules including Core HR, Absence Management, Time Tracking, and Compensation, ensuring efficient HR operations.

Assisted in Workday integrations with third-party applications, streamlining data flow and improving data accuracy.

Conducted data validation activities to ensure data integrity and compliance during migration projects.

Provided end-user support and training, boosting system adoption rates and user satisfaction.

Analyzed HR data trends to support strategic decisions, optimizing resource allocation and workforce planning.

Optimized system performance through continuous monitoring, issue resolution, and performance tuning.

Collaborated with IT teams to troubleshoot technical issues, ensuring system stability and functionality.

Conducted system audits to maintain data accuracy and compliance with regulatory standards.

Played a key role in Compensation configuration, supporting salary structure design, bonus plan management, and annual review cycles.

EDUCATION

University of Trine University Aug 2022 - Dec 2023

Masters in Information Studies

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