Senior Workday HCM Consultant

Teja Sri Bhargavi Ganta Phone: 940-***-****

Sr. Workday HCM Consultant Mail: ********@*****.*************** Summary

●Over 6+ years of experience in implementing, configuring, and supporting Workday solutions with strong focus on integrations across enterprise environments.

●Extensive experience delivering end-to-end Workday projects including requirements gathering, design, development, testing, deployment, and post-production support.

●Strong expertise in Workday Core HCM including supervisory organizations, staffing models, job profiles, and organizational structures.

●Proven ability to configure and optimize Workday business processes such as Hire, Change Job, Termination, and Job Requisition workflows.

●Hands-on experience in configuring Workday Compensation including compensation plans, eligibility rules, merit cycles, and bonus structures.

●Strong experience in Workday Absence Management including leave plans, accrual schedules, eligibility rules, and time-off tracking.

●Expertise in Workday Time Tracking including work schedules, time entry, time calculations, and approval workflows.

●Proficient in developing calculated fields to support complex business logic, reporting requirements, and integrations.

●Strong experience in Workday Security configuration including domain security, business process security policies, and role-based access controls.

●Hands-on experience in Workday Reporting including Advanced, Matrix, and Composite reports to support business analytics.

●Proven ability to gather and translate business requirements into scalable Workday configurations aligned with organizational goals.

●Experience in supporting HR operations including onboarding, employee lifecycle management, and organizational changes.

●Strong exposure to Workday integrations including EIB and Core Connectors to support data exchange with external systems.

●Experience in data migration, validation, and data quality assurance during Workday implementations and enhancements.

●Skilled in troubleshooting production issues and resolving defects related to business processes, security, and configurations.

●Hands-on experience supporting SIT and UAT cycles, including test case preparation, execution, and defect resolution.

●Strong collaboration skills working with HR, IT, Payroll, and cross-functional teams to deliver Workday solutions.

●Experience in tenant management including migrations using Object Transporter (OX 2.0) and release validation.

●Proven ability to optimize business processes to improve efficiency, compliance, and user experience.

●Demonstrated ability to provide functional leadership, stakeholder communication, and solution design in complex environments.

Work Experience

Sr. Workday HCM Consultant Jan 2025 - Present

Client: Prisma Health, Greenville, SC

●Led end-to-end implementation of Workday Core HCM by actively engaging in requirement gathering sessions with business stakeholders, designing scalable system solutions, configuring modules, conducting testing cycles, and supporting deployment to ensure successful go-live and business alignment.

●Configured Core HCM components including supervisory organizations, staffing models, job profiles, and position management structures by aligning system configurations with organizational hierarchies and workforce planning strategies to support efficient employee lifecycle management.

●Designed and optimized critical Workday business processes such as Hire, Change Job, Transfer, and Termination by incorporating approval workflows, validation rules, and conditional routing to ensure compliance with organizational policies and improve process efficiency.

●Implemented advanced Workday Compensation configurations including compensation plans, eligibility rules, merit cycles, and bonus structures by collaborating with HR leadership to support both annual and off-cycle compensation planning processes.

●Configured Workday Absence Management modules by defining leave types, accrual rules, eligibility criteria, and carryover policies to align with company policies and ensure accurate leave tracking and compliance.

●Designed and configured Workday Time Tracking functionality including work schedules, time entry templates, and time calculation rules to ensure accurate capture of employee work hours and seamless integration with payroll processes.

●Developed complex calculated fields using advanced logic such as conditional expressions, lookups, and arithmetic calculations to support reporting requirements, business process conditions, and integration data transformations.

●Configured and maintained Workday security by implementing role-based security groups, domain security policies, and business process security to ensure proper data access controls and compliance with organizational and regulatory standards.

●Built advanced, matrix, and composite reports along with dashboards and worklets to provide actionable insights into workforce analytics, enabling leadership to make data-driven decisions.

●Collaborated closely with cross-functional stakeholders including HR, Payroll, Finance, and IT teams to gather detailed requirements and translate them into effective Workday system configurations and solutions.

●Led data migration activities by performing data mapping, cleansing, transformation, and loading using EIBs while ensuring high data accuracy, integrity, and successful validation across multiple environments.

●Supported integration teams by providing functional expertise, validating inbound and outbound integration data, and ensuring that integrations aligned with business requirements and system configurations.

●Conducted System Integration Testing (SIT) and User Acceptance Testing (UAT) by preparing test scenarios, executing test cases, validating results, and coordinating with business users to ensure system readiness for production deployment.

●Troubleshooting and resolving production issues related to business processes, security configurations, and system functionality by analyzing system logs, identifying root causes, and implementing effective solutions to minimize business impact.

●Led client discussions and stakeholder meetings by providing functional expertise, presenting solutions, and ensuring alignment between business requirements and system capabilities throughout the project lifecycle.

●Ensured compliance with organizational policies and regulatory requirements by configuring system controls, validation rules, and audit mechanisms within Workday to maintain data accuracy and governance.

●Participated in Workday quarterly release updates by analyzing new features, performing impact assessments, and validating system changes to ensure compatibility with existing configurations and business processes.

●Mentored and guided junior consultants by sharing best practices, reviewing configurations, and providing functional and technical support to ensure high-quality project delivery and team growth.

Technical Skills: Core HCM, Business Process Configuration, Compensation Plans, Absence, Time Tracking, Calculated Fields, EIB, Advanced Reporting, Security Configuration, Workday Dashboards

Workday HCM Consultant Oct 2023 - Dec 2024

Client : Sysco, Houston, TxX

●Configured and maintained Workday Core HCM components, including supervisory organizations, staffing models, job profiles, and organizational hierarchies to align with evolving business structures.

●Designed and enhanced business process frameworks such as Hire, Change Job, Transfer, and Termination by incorporating conditional logic and approval workflows to meet organizational requirements.

●Configured Workday Compensation components including salary plans, allowance structures, eligibility rules, and compensation grades to support enterprise compensation strategies.

●Implemented Absence Management configurations by defining leave types, accrual policies, carryover rules, and eligibility criteria in alignment with company policies.

●Configured Workday Time Tracking by setting up work schedules, time entry templates, and validation rules to ensure accurate time capture and approvals.

●Developed complex calculated fields to support reporting, business process conditions, and integration requirements across multiple modules.

●Built advanced, matrix, and composite reports to provide actionable insights for HR and business stakeholders.

●Configured and maintained Workday security by implementing role-based security groups, domain security policies, and business process security controls.

●Supported data migration activities by preparing data templates, performing EIB loads, and validating data accuracy post-migration.

●Collaborated closely with integration teams to validate inbound and outbound data flows and ensure consistency across systems.

●Actively participated in system integration testing (SIT) and user acceptance testing (UAT) by executing test cases and resolving defects efficiently.

●Troubleshot production issues related to business processes, reporting, and security configurations by performing root cause analysis.

●Maintained comprehensive documentation including configuration workbooks, business process designs, and test scripts.

●Provided post-production support by addressing user issues, implementing enhancements, and ensuring system stability.

●Participated in Workday release cycles by analyzing new features, performing regression testing, and implementing necessary updates.

●Worked directly with HR stakeholders to gather requirements and ensure system configurations aligned with business needs.

●Identified opportunities to streamline business processes and improve operational efficiency within Workday.

●Ensured compliance with organizational policies, audit requirements, and data governance standards across all configurations.

Technical Skills: Core HCM, Business Process Configuration, Compensation Plans, Absence, Time Tracking, Calculated Fields, EIB, Advanced Reporting, Security Configuration, Workday Dashboards

Workday HCM Consultant April 2021 – July 2023

Client: ABC Fitness, Hyderabad, India.

●Supported the configuration and maintenance of Workday Core HCM components, including organizational structures, job profiles, and supervisory hierarchies.

●Assisted in designing and configuring business processes such as Hire, Change Job, and Termination to align with standard HR workflows.

●Configured Compensation components including salary structures and eligibility criteria to support compensation planning activities.

●Supported Absence Management by configuring leave plans, accrual schedules, and eligibility rules in alignment with company policies.

●Assisted in configuring Workday Time Tracking by defining work schedules, time entry processes, and approval workflows.

●Developed calculated fields to support reporting requirements, business logic, and integration needs.

●Created reports using Workday reporting tools to support HR operations and decision-making processes.

●Supported data migration activities by assisting in data preparation, EIB loads, and data validation efforts.

●Assisted in configuring security roles and access controls to ensure appropriate system access for users.

●Participated in testing activities including SIT and UAT by executing test scenarios and documenting results.

●Troubleshot system issues related to configurations, reporting, and data inconsistencies.

●Collaborated with business stakeholders to gather requirements and document functional specifications.

●Maintained documentation for system configurations, processes, and updates to ensure knowledge continuity.

●Supported integration validation by verifying data flows between Workday and external systems.

●Assisted in deployment activities including migrating configurations across tenants.

●Provided post-production support by resolving user-reported issues and supporting system enhancements.

●Gained exposure to advanced Workday functionalities including reporting, integrations, and security.

●Contributed to continuous improvement initiatives by identifying gaps and recommending enhancements.

Technical Skills: Core HCM, Business Process Configuration, Compensation Plans, Absence, Time Tracking, Calculated Fields, EIB, Advanced Reporting, Security Configuration, Workday Dashboards

Workday Functional Consultant Feb 2020 – March 2021

Client: LogMeIn, Bengaluru, India.

●Supported Workday HCM implementation activities by assisting in requirements gathering, system configuration, and documentation.

●Assisted in configuring Core HCM components such as supervisory organizations, job profiles, and staffing models.

●Supported business process configuration for key HR workflows including Hire, Change Job, and Termination processes.

●Assisted in configuring Compensation and Absence modules by setting up plans, eligibility rules, and policy-driven configurations.

●Supported Time Tracking configurations including defining work schedules, time entry rules, and approval workflows.

●Developed basic calculated fields and reports to support business requirements and system functionality.

●Assisted in data migration activities by preparing templates, loading data using EIB, and validating results.

●Supported testing cycles including SIT and UAT by executing test cases and identifying defects.

●Assisted in configuring Workday security roles and ensuring proper access controls for users.

●Worked closely with HR teams to understand business requirements and translate them into system configurations.

●Supported integration activities by validating data flows and ensuring alignment with business processes.

●Maintained system documentation including configuration details, process flows, and user guides.

●Assisted in troubleshooting system issues and resolving defects in a timely manner.

●Participated in deployment activities including migrating configurations to production environments. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to support system enhancements and improvements.

●Gained hands-on experience with Workday tools including EIB, reporting, and business process frameworks.

●Supported system updates and participated in release validation activities.

●Contributed to improving system usability by supporting enhancements and user feedback initiatives.

Technical Skills: Core HCM, Business Process Configuration, Compensation Plans, Absence, Time Tracking, Calculated Fields, EIB, Advanced Reporting, Security Configuration, Workday Dashboards

HRIS Analyst Consultant July 2019 – Jan 2020

Client: Comprobase Inc, Virginia, USA.

●Worked as an intern supporting enterprise HR systems and ERP applications by assisting senior consultants in analyzing business processes and understanding system configurations within a corporate environment.

●Assisted in data validation and data cleansing activities by reviewing large datasets, identifying inconsistencies, and ensuring accuracy before system uploads.

●Supported data migration tasks by preparing input files, validating data formats, and assisting in loading data into test environments under supervision.

●Collaborated with team members to understand Workday system navigation and basic configuration concepts including worker data management and organizational structures.

●Assisted in documenting functional requirements and preparing system documentation including process flows, configuration notes, and testing artifacts.

●Participated in system testing activities by preparing test cases, executing test scenarios, and validating outputs against expected results.

●Supported issue tracking and resolution by documenting defects, analyzing data discrepancies, and coordinating with senior team members for fixes.

●Gained exposure to integration concepts including file-based data exchange, understanding data mappings, and supporting basic integration validation activities.

●Worked extensively with MS Excel to perform data transformation, validation, and reconciliation tasks supporting system implementations.

●Assisted in generating reports and analyzing system data to support business decision-making and reporting needs.

●Participated in team meetings and knowledge-sharing sessions to understand project lifecycle, system design, and implementation methodologies.

●Supported HR data management activities include updating employee records and validating data accuracy within system environments.

●Assisted in maintaining project documentation and knowledge repositories to support future reference and team collaboration.

●Gained understanding of business process workflows including hire, transfer, and termination processes within enterprise systems.

●Supported system testing phases including unit testing and user acceptance testing by validating system behavior and documenting results.

●Collaborated with cross-functional teams to understand system dependencies and integration points between applications.

●Developed foundational knowledge of ERP systems, HR processes, and Workday functionalities through hands-on exposure and training.

●Build strong analytical and problem-solving skills by working on real-time data and system-related tasks in a professional environment.

Technical Skills: Data Analysis, MS Excel, Data Validation, Basic ERP Concepts, Workday Navigation, Reporting Support, Documentation, System Testing, Data Transformation, HR Data Management

Education Details

Wilmington University

Masters, Information Technology.

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