Workday Consultant - HCM & Financials Expert
Resume:
Neeharika Korla
Workday Consultant
Professional Summary
Around 5 years of experience as a Workday Consultant specializing in HCM integrations, payroll, compensation, benefits, reporting, security, and Workday Financials.
Expertise in providing functional support for Workday Financials, including configuration, system maintenance, troubleshooting, and process improvements to ensure smooth operations and system optimization.
Proven experience in Accounts Payable, Receivables, General Ledger, and Procure to Pay processes within Workday Financials, ensuring accurate configuration and operational efficiency.
Extensive experience in data migration, reporting, and analyzing financial data to drive business decisions and enhance system functionality.
Skilled in implementing Workday Financial tools (Core HCM, Compensation, Talent, Absence) and performing system upgrades and enhancements for improved business processes.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with a history of collaborating with HR, Payroll, and IT teams to align system functionalities with business needs.
Proficient in SQL, Power BI, Workday Studio, EIB, Core Connectors, and RaaS for integrations, testing, and reporting.
Key Achievements
Implemented Workday HCM for Wells Fargo, resulting in a 30% reduction in administrative overhead and streamlined HR operations.
Successfully migrated data for 5,000 employees at Charles Schwab, ensuring data integrity and a seamless transition to Workday.
Developed and implemented a comprehensive benefits process, increasing employee participation by 15%.
Reduced payroll processing time by 25% through streamlined Workday configurations, optimizing compensation cycles and operational efficiency.
Enhanced data accuracy by 40% through rigorous testing and validation processes, improving reporting capabilities for finance teams.
Led the testing and implementation of Workday Financials for General Ledger, Accounts Payable, and Receivables for multiple clients.
Education
Master’s in Data Engineering
University of North Texas, United States
Graduation: May 2025
Technical Skills
Business Domains: Healthcare, Finance
Workday Modules: Core HCM, Workday Financials (GL, AP, AR, Fixed Assets), Compensation, Talent, Absence, Recruiting
Integration Tools: EIB, Workday Studio, Core Connectors, RaaS, Document Transformation
Reporting Tools: Workday Report Writer, Prism Analytics, BIRT, Tableau, Power BI
Programming: Python, Java, HTML5, XML, XSLT, JSON, ASP.NET, VB.NET, C#
Databases: Oracle, SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL, MS Access
Methodologies: SDLC, Agile, Scrum, ITIL
Security: Workday Security Groups, Role-Based Permissions
Professional Experience
Client: Wells Fargo, San Antonio, TX
Role: Workday Consultant
Nov 2023 – Present
Led the configuration and end-to-end support of Workday Financials modules, including General Ledger (GL), Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), and Fixed Assets, aligning system capabilities with organizational financial policies and compliance requirements.
Partnered with HR, Payroll, and IT teams to analyze business requirements, develop functional specifications, and implement scalable solutions in Workday, improving financial reporting and data management processes.
Developed and managed Workday integrations with third-party systems using EIB, Core Connectors, RaaS, and REST/SOAP web services, ensuring data accuracy and seamless integration with payroll, accounts payable, and benefits feeds.
Played a key role in quarterly Workday updates and bi-annual release cycles, executing regression testing, validating functionality in sandbox environments, and preparing training documentation for HRIS and business teams.
Created custom Workday reports (Advanced, Matrix, BIRT) and dashboards to support financial audits, compensation cycles, and leadership KPIs, reducing manual reporting effort by 40%.
Maintained and audited Workday Security Groups and business process routing for compliance with SOX, privacy, and data governance standards, reducing access-related incidents by 25%.
Led data migration efforts for financial systems to Workday Financials, ensuring data integrity and smooth transitions for accounts payable and receivables data.
Client: Charles Schwab, Remote
Role: Workday Consultant
Oct 2020 – Mar 2023
Supported the implementation and configuration of Workday Financials modules, including Core HCM, Compensation, Benefits, Absence Management, General Ledger, Accounts Payable, and Receivables for Schwab’s nationwide workforce.
Built EIB integrations and Core Connector-based outbound feeds to benefits providers and payroll vendors, using XSLT and custom validations to ensure data accuracy and seamless system communication.
Developed Advanced and Matrix Reports for financial analysis, headcount planning, and audit readiness, improving reporting accuracy and enhancing decision-making for HR and finance teams.
Configured eligibility rules, compensation plans (grades, profiles, merit cycles), and benefit groups in alignment with financial services policies.
Conducted end-to-end system testing (unit, integration, UAT), managing defect triage and ensuring a smooth go-live transition.
Provided post-go-live support and training for HR operations, benefits, and compensation teams, improving system adoption and user engagement.
Participated in Workday release testing, feature evaluation, and deployment support for new HCM enhancements and Workday Financials modules.
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