Senior Workday HCM Consultant

Hema Kosireddy

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SUMMARY:

• Senior Workday HRIS & HCM Consultant with 5 years of experience delivering end-to-end Workday implementations, global rollouts, and AMS/production support across Core HCM, Payroll, Time Tracking, Absence Management, Compensation, Benefits, Recruiting, Learning, Talent, and Performance Management. Deep expertise in Workday Integrations, Advanced & Matrix Reporting, Prism Analytics, Security Configuration, Business Process Framework optimization, Supervisory & Matrix Organizations, Job Profiles, Positions Management, Condition Rules Framework, and Tenant Management within multi-tenant environments. Strong background in requirements gathering, BRD/FRD documentation, gap analysis, release and regression testing, and end-user training, consistently delivering scalable, compliant, and high-adoption Workday solutions aligned with US HR, payroll, and compliance standards.

SKILL SET:

Category Skills

Workday HCM

Modules

Core HCM, Compensation, Benefits, Time & Absence, Payroll, Recruiting & Onboarding, Talent & Performance Management

Workday Functional &

Technical Skills

Business Process Framework, Workflow Automation, Custom & Advanced Reporting, Calculated Fields, Data Source & Report Security, EIB, Core & Cloud Connectors, Workday Studio, Integration Lifecycle Management, Data Migration & Conversion, Vendor Integrations, User & Role-Based Security Configuration Reporting & Analytics

Workday Report Writer, Advanced Reports, Matrix Reports, Composite Reports, Trended Reports, BIRT, Dashboards & Analytics

Programming / Data

Technologies

XML, XSLT, XPath, JSON, Workday XML (WD XML), SQL, ETV/XTT Web Services & APIs SOAP, REST, RaaS, WSDL, SOAP UI, Postman Tools & Platforms Jira, ServiceNow, MS Excel, MS Project, MS PowerPoint Methodologies Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, SDLC

Operating Systems Windows, Linux, macOS

Professional Skills

Client & Stakeholder Management, Change Management, UAT Coordination, Training & Documentation, Cross-Functional Collaboration

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Client: Accompany Health, Bethesda, MD

Role: Workday HRIS Analyst/Consultant Jun 2025 – Till Now Responsibilities:

• Identified upstream and downstream systems and gathered vendor/internal requirements to establish technical design baselines for Workday Studio integrations.

• Supported multiple project phases including data conversion, Data Gathering Workbooks (DGW), unit testing, end- to-end (E2E) testing, and development of reports and dashboards.

• Developed and maintained standard, custom, and matrix reports supporting Compensation, Benefits, HRIS, Payroll, and Finance, including Security Segment Groups for Benefits and Payroll integrations.

• Built reports on key HCM metrics including headcount, salary ranges, operational hours, wage tax deductions, and benefit plans.

• Designed and implemented employee feedback, performance management, and talent processes aligned with organizational talent strategy. Managed Goal Management, Succession Plans, Talent Cards, and Performance Review Templates to support calibration and talent planning.

• Developed Workday integrations using EIB, Core and Cloud Connectors, Document Transformation, XML, and XSLT, supporting inbound and outbound data migrations across tenants. Built outbound EIBs, RaaS integrations, and leveraged Integration Event Framework; configured Integration System Users (ISU) with secure authentication

(SFTP/HTTPS).

• Administered Workday security roles, permissions, and business process configurations for Hire, Promotion, Termination, and HR workflows to ensure compliance and efficiency. Implemented Supervisory & Matrix Organizations, Job Profiles, Positions Management, Staffing Models, and Condition Rules Framework (CRF).

• Built calculated fields, business rules, and advanced condition rules to automate processes and enhance system functionality.

• Delivered end-user training and authored documentation for Workday enhancements, releases, Mass Operations, To-Dos/Notifications, and process changes.

• Performed data audits and validations to ensure accuracy of employee, payroll, and benefits data and support compliance reporting (ACA, Payroll Results, Earnings/Deductions, Absence Accruals).

• Provided Tier 2 production support, troubleshooting Workday HCM transaction issues in collaboration with HR Services and HRIS teams.

• Conducted HR and Payroll requirements analysis through workshops and daily support, resolving HCM, Security, Compensation, and Reporting issues.

• Supported performance calibration, talent pools, and succession planning, enabling fair ratings and leadership pipeline development.

• Developed BIRT layouts including payslips, invoices, and earnings/deductions reports.

• Supported vendor management and procurement implementations, including data conversion and system integration.

• Integrated Workday with on-premises and SaaS applications to ensure seamless data flow.

• Automated and optimized recurring reports and dashboards, enabling data-driven HR decision-making.

• Applied project management and business analysis methodologies to support workflow optimization and evolving business needs.

• Participated in Workday upgrades, Regression Testing, Quarterly Release Updates, and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance system performance and user experience.

• Oversaw development, support, and maintenance of complex Workday modules and projects. Environment: Workday HCM, Workday Reporting (BIRT, Custom Reports), Integrations (EIB, Core & Cloud Connectors, RaaS, Web Services), Security & Business Process Configuration, Data Migration, Vendor Management Systems, SaaS & On-Premises Apps, Agile Tools, Tenant Management, Mass Operations, Condition Rules Framework. Client: Core Specialty Insurance, Cincinnati, OH

Role: Workday HRIS/HCM Consultant Aug 2024 – May 2025 Responsibilities:

• Led end-to-end global Workday HCM implementations, including tenant setup, supervisory organization design, cost center configuration, Staffing Models, Job Families, Position Management, and complex tenant management.

• Provided strategic leadership in Workday security administration, designing role-based and user-based security groups, configuring domain and business process security, Segmentation-Based Security Policies, and enforcing global data privacy compliance (GDPR/SOX).

• Designed, configured, and optimized Workday Business Processes (Hire, Change Job, Termination, Compensation) with multi-level approvals, Effective-Dated Transactions, Mass Operations, To-Dos/Notifications, and automation aligned to global HR strategies.

• Led client discovery workshops and architecture sessions for integrations using EIB, Core Connectors, and Workday Studio, leveraging SOAP, REST, Splitter, Aggregator, and Document Transformation.

• Architected and managed inbound and outbound integrations using EIB, SOAP Web Services, XML, WSDL, XSLT, Integration Event Framework, and RaaS; ensured secure and reliable data exchange with internal and vendor systems.

• Governed development of advanced, matrix, and calculated reports supporting Compensation, Benefits, HRIS, Payroll, and Finance with strict security controls; optimized Prompt Sets, Subfilters, Drilldowns, and created Prism Data Sets.

• Led post–Go Live Tier 2 and Tier 3 support, performing root cause analysis, troubleshooting complex issues, and deploying hotfixes to maintain system stability.

• Collaborated with SMEs and cross-functional teams to align Workday configurations with business objectives, driving adoption and maximizing ROI.

• Authored technical and functional documentation supporting integrations, configurations, security policies, and compliance audits.

• Partnered with reporting and security teams to define report and dashboard access controls, ensuring GDPR and SOX compliance.

• Directed configuration and testing of Workday Compensation modules (Salary, Bonus, Merit, Packages), Eligibility Profiles, Compensation Bands, and Payroll integrations to ensure accurate processing.

• Designed executive dashboards and worklets to enhance HR analytics, operational reporting, and user engagement.

• Delivered end-user training and change management initiatives supporting system enhancements, releases, and Mass Operations.

• Drove continuous process improvement by analyzing system performance, user feedback, and business trends.

• Ensured data governance, audit readiness, and data integrity through rigorous validation and compliance practices.

• Coordinated integration testing and UAT with business stakeholders to validate functionality and resolve issues.

• Collaborated across Talent Management, Payroll, and Finance modules to deliver integrated enterprise Workday solutions.

• Supported Agile delivery, facilitating sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives.

• Managed vendors and third-party consultants to align Workday delivery with project timelines and objectives. Environment: Workday HCM, Workday Studio, EIB, Core & Cloud Connectors, SOAP/REST Web Services, XML/XSLT, RaaS, BIRT, Advanced Reporting, Workday Security, Agile, Integration Tools, Vendor Management, GDPR/SOX Compliance, Mass Operations, Condition Rules Framework, Effective-Dated Transactions. Client: Hexaware Technologies, Mumbai, India

Role: Workday Integration Consultant Jan 2020 – Jun 2023 Responsibilities:

• Architected, designed, and supported Workday integrations, delivering scalable process enhancements aligned with business requirements.

• Gathered functional requirements and authored detailed technical specification documents for Workday integrations and implementation scope.

• Built inbound integrations using Workday Studio with American Express, importing employee cardholder and transaction data via Workday Resource Management Web Services.

• Designed, developed, and tested integrations between Workday and third-party systems ensuring end-to-end data integrity; leveraged Integration Event Framework, outbound EIBs, RaaS, and WICP schedules.

• Developed EIB integrations, including data validation, transformation, and customization of associated business processes.

• Configured custom web services and built SOAP and REST integrations, including authentication (Basic/OAuth) and error handling (SFTP/HTTPS), using Workday Studio and EIB.

• Developed Calculated Fields and applied XSLT transformations to support complex data mapping, filtering, and conditional logic.

• Configured Integration System Users (ISUs), integration security groups, and authentication settings to ensure secure data exchange.

• Monitored and resolved integration issues using Workday Integration Cloud (WIC), troubleshooting failed events and ensuring data accuracy.

• Configured and supported Workday modules including Core HCM, Absence, Time Tracking, Benefits, Recruiting, Performance, Compensation, and Payroll. Managed Payroll Calculations, Retro Processing, Earnings & Deductions, Time Calculation Tags, and Absence Accruals.

• Defined and configured Workday Business Processes (Hire, Create Requisition, Propose Compensation, Assign Organizations, Time Off, Leave of Absence).

• Designed and enforced domain, role-based, and user-based security to ensure data confidentiality and compliance.

• Supported integration testing, UAT, and Workday upgrades; managed Tenant Refresh, Quarterly Releases, Regression Testing, and Configuration Migration (OX 2.0).

• Configured ADP payroll interfaces to transmit employee and payroll data for processing.

• Developed advanced, matrix, and composite reports across HCM, Compensation, Benefits, Payroll, and Finance modules; optimized delivered reports, Prompt Sets, Subfilters, Drilldowns, and Prism Data Sets.

• Designed dashboards and supported ad-hoc reporting using Workday Report Writer and Oracle BI (OBIEE).

• Provided post-go-live production support, monitoring integrations, resolving issues, and supporting Finance month-end close activities.

• Supported Workday rollout and data migration from legacy systems including Oracle HR and PeopleSoft.

• Configured Compensation Plans, Packages, Grades, Grade Profiles, and Expense Items.

• Provided ongoing AMS support across Workday Integrations, HCM, Security, Reporting, and Compensation, continuously enhancing tenant functionality.

Environment: Workday HCM, Workday Studio, EIB, Web Services (SOAP, REST), Integration Cloud (WIC), Workday Security, Report Writer, Prism, Oracle BI, ADP, American Express, Kronos, PeopleSoft, Oracle HR, Microsoft Office, Jira, Agile, Mass Operations, Effective-Dated Transactions, Condition Rules Framework, RaaS, Tenant Management. EDUCATION DETAILS:

Master’s Degree – University of North Texas, Denton, Texas.

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