Workday Lead Consultant with 12 Years Experience

ASHAJYOTHI SOMARAJU

WORKDAY LEAD CONSULTANT

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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

** ***** ** ********** ** leading system enhancements and global Workday rollouts, driving successful deployments of Core HR, Payroll, Benefits, Absence, and Talent Management modules while overseeing cross-functional collaboration to ensure alignment with strategic business objectives.

Configured and optimized key Workday HCM modules including Core HR, Payroll, Benefits, Talent Management, and Absence. Ensured seamless module interaction, regulatory compliance, and enhanced workforce operational efficiency.

Designed scalable, secure integrations using Workday Studio, EIB, REST/SOAP APIs, and Core Connectors. Enabled consistent, accurate data exchange between Workday and third-party systems.

Leveraged Workday Web Services to build resilient integrations supporting real-time data flows. Ensured integration uptime and minimized latency in cross-system communication.

Implemented Workday Adaptive Planning to streamline labor cost forecasting, scenario planning, and financial modelling; integrated Adaptive models with Workday Financials and Core HCM for talent and budget alignment.

Created and maintained custom BIRT reports and dashboards, embedding them within Extend apps. Delivered actionable insights on HR metrics, compensation trends, and workforce performance.

Utilized Report Writer, Worksheets, and Calculated Fields to develop dynamic audit and compliance reports. Supported ad hoc analysis and C-suite leadership reporting requirements.

Integrated Prism Analytics to merge real-time and historical data from Workday HCM. Built dashboards offering enhanced insights into workforce performance and organizational trends.

Automated timesheet submissions and approvals using Workday Time Tracking. Reduced manual entry errors and ensured compliance with time reporting regulations.

Utilized project management tools such as Jira and ServiceNow to track scheduling enhancements and testing activities.

Analyzed cross-functional process dependencies within Workday ERP to ensure accurate data flow across modules like Recruiting, Compensation, Payroll, and Time Tracking.

Led enterprise-level data migration projects using EIB and Workday Studio. Migrated HR data from legacy systems, ensuring accuracy and data integrity.

Implemented and maintained the Workday Absence module for global leave management. Reduced compliance risks while improving employee experience and transparency.

Developed Advanced Compensation plans, including compensation grids and budget pools. Supported accurate allocation during merit increases and bonus cycles.

Supported the development of custom Extend applications for Compensation and Core HR. Addressed unique business workflows and improved end-user functionality.

Designed and optimized Talent Management workflows for workforce development. Addressed skills gaps, increased employee retention, and supported strategic planning through analytics.

Partnered with Finance to enhance Workday Adaptive Planning capabilities. Improved labor cost forecasting, budgeting accuracy, and strategic decision-making.

Integrated Adaptive Planning with HCM to track headcount and optimize resource allocation. Delivered greater visibility into workforce structure and future needs.

Scheduling Technologies: Workday Time Tracking, Workforce Scheduling, Shift Planning

Successfully rolled out Workday Payroll across multiple countries. Ensured legal compliance, timely processing, and adherence to regional payroll tax regulations.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Workday Lead Consultant

Company: Lenovo

Location: Morrisville, NC

Duration: May 2024 – Present

Responsibilities:

Configured and optimized key Workday HCM modules including Core HR, Payroll, Benefits, and Advanced Compensation to align with evolving business needs, enhance data accuracy, and support continuous system improvements.

Engineered seamless integrations using Workday Studio, EIB, and APIs; managed connections with external HR and benefits systems to minimize manual efforts and ensure accurate, real-time data flow.

Conducted rigorous end-to-end testing of Core Connector integrations to validate accurate data extraction, transformation, and delivery before deployment.

Supported global compensation planning by configuring security profiles to restrict access by location, business unit, and worker type, ensuring region-specific data compliance.

Implemented Workday Adaptive Planning to streamline labor cost forecasting, scenario planning, and financial modelling; integrated with HCM and Financials for talent and budget alignment.

Designed Composite and Advanced Reports using Workday Report Writer, delivering real-time insights for leadership on workforce KPIs, compliance, and productivity.

Configure and manage Advanced Compensation plans, including merit increases, bonuses, stock awards, and incentive compensation, ensuring alignment with organizational policies and budget constraints.

Utilized BIRT to develop dashboards and reports, empowering decision-makers with detailed financial and workforce data aligned to organizational health and operational metrics.

Developed Workday Extend apps to automate business processes and embedded BIRT dashboards to measure performance and highlight optimization opportunities.

Built robust Prism datasets combining HRIS core data and time logs to monitor absenteeism, and forecast workforce needs using real-time, automated Time Tracking integration.

Created secure EIB templates for mass HR data uploads; enforced role-based execution to ensure that only authorized users could perform critical transactions like hires and terminations.

Experienced in establishing report governance frameworks, defining standards, roles, and validation checkpoints to maintain report quality, consistency, data security, and regulatory compliance.

Hands-on expertise in Workday data archiving, including planning and configuring archive objects, ensuring historical data is stored securely and retrieved easily when needed for compliance or business audits.

Built secure outbound integrations via Workday Studio and Core Connectors. Enabled automated data transfers for Payroll, Benefits, and Time Tracking to external vendors.

Skilled in collaborating with HR, Payroll, and Compliance teams to define and enforce archiving, purging, and retention rules that support both operational needs and audit readiness.

Proficient in optimizing report performance, using techniques like minimizing joins, indexing fields, and reusing report definitions to ensure faster execution and scalability across large datasets.

Experienced in validating data outputs with business SMEs, performing unit and regression testing to ensure report logic, data mappings, and business rules are accurately represented before deployment.

Strong collaboration with cross-functional teams, including HR, Payroll, IT, and Finance, ensuring reports and analytics serve varied business requirements while maintaining alignment with system capabilities.

Demonstrates ability to troubleshoot report issues, optimize complex queries, and resolve discrepancies by working closely with internal teams and Workday support channels.

Sr. Workday Consultant

Company: Wells Fargo

Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka

Duration: Dec 2021 – Jan 2024

Responsibilities:

Participated in a full Workday Payroll implementation lifecycle including requirement gathering, pay component configuration, PECI/PICOF payroll input integration, testing with payroll partners, deployment, and post-go-live support.

Leveraged Workday Extend to create internal data storage custom objects/tables, eliminating external warehouses, and configured Extend Orchestrations to automate workflows across HCM, Finance, and Payroll.

Audited EIB activity through Workday security logs and enabled real-time alerts to detect unauthorized access attempts or abnormal integration behaviours.

Managed eligibility rules within Advanced Compensation, customizing plans based on job profile, location, and performance ratings to meet business needs.

Monitored ERP integrations and interfaces for failures and delays using Workday Integration Dashboard and resolved issues by coordinating with IT and external vendors.

Designed multi-step workflows in Workday Studio with inbound/outbound data pulls, real-time API calls, and sequencing of EIBs/Core Connectors to automate cross-module business processes.

Created interactive dashboards in Prism by integrating time entry data with HR metrics to analyse Absence trends, overtime costs, and staffing bottlenecks using real-time and historical insights.

Built cross-functional integrations between Time Tracking and Absence modules, ensuring synchronized data flow and analysed PECI data to improve performance management outcomes.

Utilized Time Management functionality for seamless timesheet submission, approval workflows, and validations; enabled mobile clock-in/out and time off request capabilities.

Integrated dynamic BIRT dashboards into Extend apps, enabling leadership to access real-time KPIs (e.g., headcount, payroll summaries, performance ratings) within a single interface.

Designed complex Workday HCM data conversion processes and reports using XSLT; demonstrated strong expertise in XML, SOAP, WSDuL, REST, and XPATH technologies.

Scheduled PICOF to execute during payroll cut-offs and integrated with PECI change tracking for accurate, compliant payroll processing.

Led Workday ERP data conversion efforts during implementation by mapping legacy system data, creating transformation logic, and loading data using Workday EIBs and iLoads.

Trained HR and Finance users on Adaptive Planning for workforce planning and salary forecasting; built dashboards to visualize labor cost distribution and budget alignment.

Built and maintained multi-step Studio integrations, including secure web service calls, error handling, and secure data delivery via SFTP/HTTPS for real-time and batch exchange.

Experienced in supporting short-term and fast-paced implementation projects with quick turnaround deliverables.Implemented

Core Connector: Benefits for outbound processing of eligibility, deductions, and enrolments, in collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Facilitated Change Management and UAT for Workday ERP deployments by coordinating user test cases, capturing feedback, and implementing validated changes.

Designed dynamic user interfaces in Workday Extend and embedded branded BIRT reports with conditional logic, headers, and footers for executive consumption.

Implemented RBAC and ACLs to manage secure user access across modules, ensuring sensitive HR and Benefits data was protected and audit compliant.

Delivered enterprise-grade dashboards using BIRT, Prism, and Workday Extend to support analytics and reporting needs across HR, Compensation, Payroll, and Time Tracking.

Workday Consultant

Company: Alight Solutions

Location: Hyderabad, Telangana

Duration: Feb 2019 – Nov 2021

Responsibilities:

Analyse and gather business requirements to design and implement Workday HCM solutions aligned with organizational needs, translating them into configurations, workflows, and approval processes.

Configure and support Workday modules including Core HCM, Compensation, Benefits, Payroll, Recruiting, Talent Management, Absence, and Time Tracking to ensure seamless HR operations.

Maintain time entry audit logs using Time Management, leveraging Prism and HRIS to analyze KPIs such as late punches, leave trends, and time tracking compliance.

Created and maintained audit-ready Core Connector output files for payroll and benefits transactions, enhancing transparency and supporting finance audits.

Manage the Workday Security Framework by configuring roles, domains, and user permissions to restrict sensitive data access based on job roles, audit requirements, and organizational policies.

Collaborate cross-functionally with IT, Payroll, Facilities, and Compliance teams to manage onboarding dependencies; configured Payroll to ensure accurate tax and benefit calculations with global compliance.

Develop, customize, and maintain reports using Workday Report Writer, Composite Reports, Calculated Fields, and BIRT to deliver real-time, actionable insights to business stakeholders.

Develop integration sequences that combine EIBs and Studio flows to implement complex orchestration logic, including conditional data flows and downstream system triggers.

Utilize Adaptive Planning integrated with Workday HCM and Financials for advanced forecasting, budgeting, workforce planning, and strategic decision-making.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams across HR, Payroll, Finance, and IT to analyze business processes, drive compliance, and improve system and operational efficiency.

Create inbound and outbound EIB integrations for bulk transactions such as hires, terminations, compensation updates, and job changes using pre-defined Workday templates.

Build and audit Compensation eligibility rules aligned with company policies while safeguarding access via functional and domain security policies.

Integrate Advanced Compensation with Core HCM and Payroll to streamline the flow of approved adjustments into employee records and payroll processing systems.

Implement detailed error handling, logging, and automated alerts in Studio integrations to ensure data integrity and promptly notify stakeholders of issues.

Optimize payroll processing by automating retro pay, off-cycle runs, and deductions, improving accuracy and reducing manual intervention.

Schedule and monitor Core Connector integrations with launch parameters and sequencing to ensure consistent, reliable system communication.

Standardize global Time and Absence policies while maintaining compliance with local regulations and ensuring consistent HRIS configuration and data integrity.

Workday Analyst

Company: Cognizant

Location: Chennai, Tamil Nadu

Duration: July 2015 – Dec 2018

Responsibilities:

Gather and analyse detailed business requirements from HR, Finance, and other key stakeholders to design and implement effective Workday solutions tailored to meet diverse organizational needs.

Configure multiple Workday modules such as Core HCM, Payroll, Benefits, Time Tracking, and Absence Management, ensuring they align precisely with business requirements and industry best practices.

Support Workday security administration by managing user roles, permissions, and security groups comprehensively, ensuring strict compliance with data privacy policies and regulatory standards.

Developed complex integrations using Workday Studio, combining multiple data sources including Payroll, Benefits, and Financials, to automate data exchange with third-party vendors; implemented error-handling, logging, and transformation logic using XSLT, Web Services, and custom reports, ensuring data integrity and compliance with financial controls.

Assist in extensive data migration and validation efforts during Workday implementations or system upgrades, guaranteeing accurate transfer and thorough reconciliation of employee and payroll data.

Actively participate in cross-functional meetings to represent HRIS and Workday needs, providing valuable input on upcoming business initiatives, priorities, and system enhancements.

Ensure data integrity across HCM processes by performing regular audits, exception reporting, and coordinating corrections with data owners.

Administer and configure Workday Core HR and Compensation modules, ensuring accurate and compliant maintenance of employee records, compensation structures, and benefits administration in line with company policies.

Support the performance management lifecycle by guiding managers and employees through Workday’s goal-setting and performance review processes, enhancing user adoption and process efficiency.

Troubleshoot and resolve Workday-related system issues efficiently by coordinating with technical support teams and performing root cause analysis to prevent recurrence.

Create and maintain detailed documentation including business process workflows, comprehensive test cases, user guides, and configuration settings to ensure knowledge retention and process clarity.

Provide ongoing end-user support and training to maximize efficient adoption and effective use of Workday functionalities across all relevant user groups.

HR Analyst

Company: Genpact

Location: Pune, Maharashtra,

Duration: Mar 2013 – June 2015

Responsibilities:

Collaborate closely with stakeholders to gather, analyse, and thoroughly document business requirements, ensuring clarity and alignment with the organization’s strategic goals and specific project objectives.

Translate complex business needs into clear functional specifications, user stories, or process flows that technical teams can readily use to design and implement effective solutions.

Conduct comprehensive feasibility studies and detailed cost-benefit analyses to evaluate potential project options, enabling informed recommendations for the best course of action.

Facilitate ongoing communication between business users, project managers, and technical teams to ensure mutual understanding, address concerns, and support smooth project execution.

Identify and analyse current business processes to uncover inefficiencies, bottlenecks, and improvement opportunities by leveraging data-driven insights and process mapping techniques.

Develop and deliver professional presentations, detailed reports, and comprehensive documentation to keep stakeholders consistently informed about project progress, risks, and final outcomes.

Assist in creating thorough test plans and test cases, and provide support during user acceptance testing (UAT) to ensure that delivered solutions fully meet the defined business requirements.

Monitor critical project milestones and deliverables closely, ensuring strict adherence to established timelines, budgets, and quality standards throughout the project lifecycle.

Manage requirements traceability effectively by tracking all changes and maintaining up-to-date documentation to ensure transparency and alignment with project goals.

Engage proactively in risk identification and mitigation planning to anticipate potential project challenges and obstacles, implementing strategies to minimize impact.

EDUCATION

Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Andhra University

July 2008-April 2010

Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com)

Andhra University

Aug 2005- May 2008

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