Narasimha Reddy T
Workday HCM/HRIS Consultant
+1-940-***-**** ******.*********@*****.*** LinkedIn
Professional Summary:
Over 5+ years of experience in designing, developing, and maintaining Workday HCM solutions, integrations, payroll, reports, and configurations.
Strong knowledge of Workday Payroll, including payroll calculations, pay groups, deduction configurations, and merit.
Skilled in Workday Financials implementation and post-production support, covering Foundational Data Modelling, Financial Accounting, Procurement, Revenue Management, and Business Process Framework.
Extensive experience in designing and implementing Workday integrations to connect HCM and Financial Management modules with third-party applications using Workday Studio, EIB, and Core Connectors.
Expertise in creating custom reports and dashboards using Workday Report Writer, including composite reports, advanced matrices, and calculated fields tailored to business needs.
Managed and maintained HRIS platforms, ensuring data accuracy and compliance with organizational policies.
Created strategic HRIS roadmaps, delivered HR portfolios, and managed change initiatives.
Strong background in data migration and conversion projects using EIB (Enterprise Interface Builder) and workbooks for seamless system transitions.
I am proficient in Workday Studio, EIB, Core Connectors, Cloud Connector (CCB), Workday Web Services (SOAP/REST), and Workday APIs.
Configured and customized HRIS systems to meet evolving business requirements and user needs.
Delivered reusable components in Workday Studio to optimize integration performance and scalability across multiple projects.
Conducted routine audits of HRIS data, identifying and resolving discrepancies to maintain data integrity
Proficient in analyzing and preparing Project Deliverables such as Business Requirement Document (BRD).
Proficient in configuring and maintaining Workday Security, including roles, permission lists, and security matrices for user management.
Experience in HRIS post-implementation support for Workday HCM Suite, focusing on Business Processes, Compensation, Security, and daily data maintenance.
Skilled in analyzing and documenting business processes within Workday HCM, identifying gaps, and configuring HRMS systems to meet business requirements.
Hands-on experience modifying programs using XSLT and HTML programming tools like Oxygen and Exchanger XML Editor.
Good understanding of Integrations including SaaS, Workday Architecture, Business Process Framework.
Expertise in designing and building inbound and outbound EIB integrations across Workday systems and working with Core Connector, Cloud Connector, Report Designer, Workday Studio, Data Conversions, XML, XSLT, SOAP, and REST web services.
Provided end-user training and support for HRIS modules, enhancing system adoption and usability.
Conducted training sessions for HR and payroll staff, improving understanding of Workday functionalities and payroll policies.
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve payroll-related issues, improving overall HR operations.
Education:
Masters in Data science from University of North Texas, Texas, USA
Technical Skills:
Workday Functional
Workday HCM, Payroll, Time, Talent management, Absence management, Benefits, Staffing, Compensation, Performance, Business Processes, Condition rules, Security set ups.
Workday Reporting
Workday Standard Reports and Workday Custom Report writer, Calculated Fields, EIB.
Testing Tools
HP Quality center, QTP.
Database
DB2, Oracle 8i, SQL.
Reporting Tools
Workday Studio, EIB, Core Connectors, Report Writer, Prism Analytics, iLoad, Discovery Board, EIB, OBIEE 11.1.1.7, SQR and PS Query.
PeopleSoft Applications
PeopleSoft HCM 9.2/9.1/8.9/8.8
PeopleSoft Tools
8.x. 9.x, Application Designer, Configuration Manager, Tree Manager, Query Access Manager, Process Scheduler, Process Monitor, Application Engine, People Code, Component Interface, File Layout, Data Mover, Security Administration and Approval Workflow Engine
Knowledge Domain
HCM
Operating System
Win 10, Win2K, Win2K3, Win2K7, UNIX
Working Experience:
Client: Daniels Health, Chicago, IL Dec 2024 to Present
Role: Workday HCM / Reporting Consultant
Responsibilities:
Partnered with Daniels Health HR and business leaders to implement and optimize Workday HCM modules including Core HCM, Recruiting, Talent, Absence, and Time Tracking, ensuring streamlined HR operations.
Designed, developed, and delivered custom Workday reports (Advanced, Matrix, Composite, BIRT) to meet compliance, workforce analytics, and operational reporting needs.
Built and maintained Workday dashboards for executives and HR teams to enable data-driven decisions across employee lifecycle, compliance, and workforce planning.
Gathered business requirements from stakeholders and translated them into functional and technical Workday reporting solutions, ensuring alignment with Daniels Health’s HR and regulatory goals.
Partnered with HR and Payroll teams to automate manual reporting processes, reducing turnaround time by 40% and improving data accuracy.
Supported Workday security administration, defining reporting security groups to maintain data confidentiality while ensuring accessibility to business leaders.
Developed and deployed compliance and audit reports specific to healthcare and regulated industries, ensuring Daniels Health adhered to labor laws, safety standards, and internal audit requirements.
Led Workday Report Writer and Calculated Fields training sessions for HR and business users, improving adoption and self-service capabilities.
Worked closely with IT and HR teams to integrate Workday reports with downstream systems, including payroll, benefits, and compliance platforms.
Provided ongoing post-production support, troubleshooting report issues, optimizing queries, and ensuring smooth system functionality during bi-annual Workday updates.
Designed and deployed Workday-calculated fields to enable complex logic for compensation, headcount, and turnover reports tailored to Daniels Health’s workforce requirements.
Created audit-ready compliance reports for OSHA, HIPAA, and healthcare-specific regulations, helping Daniels Health maintain strong compliance posture.
Partnered with business leaders to develop People Analytics KPIs (e.g., retention, absence, overtime, diversity metrics), improving workforce visibility and strategic planning.
Delivered workforce trend analysis using Workday Prism Analytics and dashboards, providing insights into staffing levels, overtime usage, and workforce productivity.
Collaborated with Finance and HR teams to align reporting across HCM and Payroll modules, ensuring accuracy in payroll, benefits, and time tracking.
Supported global HR data requirements by standardizing reporting formats across regions (US, Canada, Australia), ensuring Daniels Health maintained consistent workforce analytics.
Conducted gap analysis and reporting process assessments, identifying inefficiencies and recommending automation or self-service reporting enhancements.
Assisted in merger & acquisition HR data reporting by consolidating employee records, validating data migration, and building transition reports in Workday.
Designed and tested calculated fields for conditional logic in compensation, time, and absence reports, reducing manual intervention by HR administrators.
Participated in Workday bi-annual release management, evaluating new features in HCM & Reporting, conducting impact analysis, and updating reports accordingly.
Collaborated with IT and HRIS teams to integrate Workday reports into BI platforms (Power BI/Tableau) for broader analytics and executive dashboards.
Documented functional specifications, report catalogs, and user guides, ensuring knowledge transfer and smooth support for Daniels Health HR teams.
Acted as a Workday Reporting SME, advising HR leaders on best practices in dashboard design, calculated fields, and security model alignment.
Provided ad-hoc data extracts and advanced reports for legal, compliance, and operations teams to support audits and workforce reviews.
Mentored junior HRIS team members on Workday Report Writer, BIRT, and security principles, increasing team capability in reporting delivery.
Environment: Workday HCM (Core HCM, Recruiting, Compensation, Absence, Time Tracking, Talent & Performance), Workday Report Writer, Advanced/Matrix/Composite Reports, BIRT, Calculated Fields, Dashboards, Workday Security, Workday Prism Analytics, EIBs, Core Connectors, Payroll, Benefits, Integrations (Payroll/Benefits/Compliance systems), Power BI/Tableau, SQL, MS Excel, ServiceNow, JIRA, Confluence.
Client: Commerce Bank, Kansas City, MO Jan 2024 to Dec 2024
Role: Workday HRIS Integration Consultant
Responsibilities:
Designed, developed, and supported Workday integrations using EIB, Core Connectors, Studio, and Cloud Connect to connect HCM with payroll, benefits, compliance, and financial systems.
Collaborated with HR, Payroll, and IT teams to streamline employee data flows and ensure seamless connectivity across HRIS and banking applications.
Implemented Workday to Payroll integrations ensuring compliance with banking regulations and accuracy in employee compensation processing.
Built and optimized custom integration solutions for benefits enrollment, retirement plans, and time tracking systems to ensure timely and accurate data exchange.
Conducted integration impact analysis for Workday releases, validated system changes, and updated integration logic to maintain operational stability.
Partnered with InfoSec and Compliance teams to enforce data security and encryption standards in HRIS integrations, aligning with banking regulations.
Delivered error monitoring and resolution processes for Workday integrations, improving data accuracy and reducing downtime for payroll and benefits operations.
Developed integration test scripts, mapping documents, and data validation routines to ensure robust testing before production deployment.
Provided post-go-live support by troubleshooting integration issues, managing defect resolution, and conducting knowledge transfer sessions with HRIS team members.
Leveraged Workday Report Writer and Calculated Fields to create data extracts feeding downstream payroll, compliance, and analytics platforms.
Coordinated with external vendors to onboard new integrations, ensuring smooth vendor connectivity with Workday.
Acted as a Workday Integration Subject Matter Expert, advising HR leaders on best practices for data flows, scalability, and integration governance within the banking environment.
Led the end-to-end design, development, testing, and deployment of Workday integrations, ensuring high accuracy and reliability of HR and payroll data transfers.
Conducted requirements gathering sessions with HR, Payroll, IT, and Compliance teams to define integration needs and establish clear scope and timelines.
Designed and implemented automated workflows for employee data updates, reducing manual entry errors and increasing data accuracy.
Developed and maintained integration mapping documentation to ensure consistency, traceability, and audit readiness.
Worked closely with business analysts and technical teams to align integration design with HRIS architecture and compliance requirements.
Optimized existing integrations to improve performance, reduce processing time, and minimize errors.
Managed change control and versioning for integrations, ensuring compliance with governance processes and minimizing disruption to HR operations.
Provided proactive monitoring and issue resolution for integrations, ensuring uninterrupted data flows between Workday and downstream systems.
Partnered with the Change Management team to communicate integration updates and impacts to stakeholders.
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to integrate Workday with finance, compliance, and reporting systems to ensure consistent data accuracy and business efficiency.
Ensured integrations adhered to data governance policies and regulatory requirements, supporting audits and compliance reporting.
Environment: Workday HCM, Workday Integration Cloud, Workday Studio, Workday EIB, Workday Core Connectors, Workday Calculated Fields, Workday Report Writer, Workday Security, Workday Prism Analytics, Payroll Systems, Benefits Systems, Compliance Systems, Data Mapping, Data Validation, XML, XSLT, Web Services, APIs, SQL, Excel, ServiceNow, JIRA, Confluence.
Client: Sears Holdings, Hyderabad, India July 2020 to Aug 2023
Role: Workday HRIS / HCM Consultant
Responsibilities:
Implemented and configured Workday HCM modules including Core HCM, Recruiting, Compensation, Absence, Time Tracking, and Talent to streamline HR processes and improve operational efficiency.
Collaborated with HR, Payroll, and IT teams to gather requirements and design system configurations that aligned with business needs and compliance standards.
Developed and maintained Workday reports, dashboards, and calculated fields to provide business leaders with actionable insights on workforce metrics.
Managed Workday security configuration to ensure appropriate data access and maintain compliance with internal policies and external regulations.
Led data conversion and validation activities to ensure accurate migration of employee records into Workday HCM.
Designed and tested business processes to ensure alignment with HR strategies and organizational workflows.
Conducted system testing, user acceptance testing, and defect resolution to ensure a smooth implementation and adoption of Workday modules.
Partnered with change management teams to deliver training sessions, user guides, and documentation for Workday HCM users.
Provided post-implementation support by troubleshooting system issues, maintaining configurations, and optimizing processes.
Worked closely with integration teams to ensure seamless connectivity between Workday and other enterprise systems.
Conducted impact analysis during Workday releases and upgrades, updating configurations and processes as needed.
Delivered ad-hoc reports and data extracts for compliance, audit, and workforce analysis purposes.
Assisted in the design and delivery of HR analytics and dashboards to support strategic workforce planning and decision-making.
Maintained functional and technical documentation for all Workday HCM configurations, reports, and business processes.
Acted as a subject matter expert for Workday HCM, providing guidance and best practices to HR leadership and system users.
Environment: Workday, Reporting, Absence management, EIB, Workday Studio, Compensation, Payroll, Benefits, Talent