Workday HCM & Integration Specialist

Bhavya Sri

Workday HCM & Integration Specialist

Email Id: *******************@*****.***/+1-405-***-****

Summary:

Workday HRIS Analyst with 4+ years of experience in full life cycle Workday implementations and post-go-live support.

Expertise across Workday HCM, Compensation, Benefits, Payroll (US & Canada), Absence, Time Tracking, Recruiting, and Talent & Performance.

Strong background in Workday integrations using Studio, EIB, Core/Cloud Connector, and Document Transformation.

Designed and developed custom reports using Report Writer (Advanced, Matrix, Composite), Calculated Fields, and BIRT.

Managed multiple projects across tenants (P0, P1, P2, P3, Gold) in high-volume enterprise environments.

Supported strategic HR initiatives through report design, succession planning, and calibration tools.

Hands-on experience with security configuration, including Security Segment Groups and Integration System Users.

Participated in end-to-end project phases: requirements, development, testing, deployment, and support.

Experienced in Workday Payroll integrations and compliance for US and Canada.

Led data conversion using EIB, DGWs, and iLoad from legacy systems including PeopleSoft and Lawson.

Skilled in Web Services (SOAP/REST), XML, XSLT, and JSON for third-party system integrations.

Provided ongoing support and troubleshooting for HCM, Security, Reporting, and Compensation issues. Experience with Taleo and SailPoint integrations via Workday Web Services.

Developed audit dashboards and automated reports to track organizational data integrity.

Hands-on experience in Workday security configuration, ISU/ISSG setup, and role-based access controls.

Experienced in Agile methodology, Workday Implementation Methodology, and tools like Jira, Confluence, ServiceNow. Proficient in Jira, Confluence, ServiceNow, Cherwell, and IBM RAID.

Created performance and talent pools for internal growth planning and talent retention.

Developed test cases and managed SIT, E2E, and UAT cycles for business process validation.

Maintained integration documentation including TDDs, BRDs, and SOPs, conducted several RGS (Requirement Gathering Sessions) and created future-state process flows.

Supported packaged integrations and Workday internal delivery cycles.

Designed real-time dashboards and analytics to support workforce planning, succession, and compliance reporting.

Mentored junior consultants and led KT sessions across Workday modules.

Trusted collaborator across HR, Finance, and IT teams, with strong stakeholder communication and mentoring skills.

Technical Skills:

Workday Modules

HCM, Compensation, Benefits, Payroll (US/Canada), Absence, Time Tracking, Recruiting, Talent & Performance, Advanced Compensation

Integrations

Workday Studio, EIB (Inbound/Outbound), Core/Cloud Connector, Document Transformation, Web Services (SOAP, REST, XML, XSLT, JSON, WSDL, XSD,

MVEL)

Reporting

Report Writer (Simple, Advanced, Matrix, Composite), BIRT, Calculated Fields, Custom Reports, Dashboards, Audit Reports

HRIS/ERP

Systems

Workday, PeopleSoft HR, Lawson ERP

Security &

Testing

Workday Security Groups, ISU, Role-Based Permissions, SIT, E2E, UAT, Test Case

Design

Tools & IDEs

Eclipse, Workday Studio, Oxygen XML Editor, Postman, SoapUI

Project & Docs

Jira, Confluence, ServiceNow, Cherwell, IBM RAID, BRD, FRD, TDD, User Manuals

Methodologies

SDLC, Agile, RUP, Workday Implementation Methodology

Data Migration

Data Gathering Workbooks, iLoad, EIB, Legacy System Conversion

Soft Skills

Stakeholder Engagement, Vendor/Client Management, Strategic Planning, Cross-functional Collaboration, Problem Solving, Issue Resolution

Professional Summary:

Role: Workday HRIS Analyst Dec 2024 - Present Client: Human INC, USA, KY

Responsibilities:

Designed and managed 20+ inbound/outbound integrations using Workday Studio, EIB, and Cloud Connector, improving data exchange efficiency.

Collaborated with vendors to define baseline requirements, reducing integration rework cycles.

Led data conversion activities including legacy system extraction, workbook completion, and validation during unit and E2E testing.

Participated in full Workday implementation lifecycle, from design to support, contributing to a successful go-live.

Developed secure Payroll and Benefits reports using Workday Report Writer, reducing reporting errors.

Created automated HCM dashboards to track salary trends and tax deductions, supporting monthly HR reviews.

Streamlined performance feedback cycles by configuring workflows in Workday, improving feedback completion rates by 30%.

Implemented talent pools and succession dashboards, enabling HR to identify high-potential employees across 5 departments.

Developed integrations using EIB, Document Transformation, and Core Connector and deployed across tenants.

Provided day-to-day support for Workday HCM, including Security, Compensation, and Reporting issue resolution.

Facilitated Talent Calibration sessions to ensure consistent performance ratings and top talent identification.

Created custom BIRT layouts for pay slips and customer invoices, incorporating deductions and earnings breakdowns.

Defined key employee attributes to track in talent pools and implemented tracking dashboards.

Coordinated data conversion for Vendor Management and Procurement modules, aligning 3+ vendor systems for Workday integration.

Partnered with cross-functional teams to gather business requirements, analyze workflows, and deliver Workday-based solutions.

Migrated 10K+ employee records using EIB and XML/XSLT, achieving 100% import accuracy across tenants.

Integrated Workday with third-party SaaS/on-premises applications using XML, Web Services, and XSLT 2.0.

Maintained HRIS integrations supporting Payroll, Benefits, and HCM operations, minimizing downtime.

Leveraged tools like Oxygen, SoapUI, and Postman for integration testing and troubleshooting.

Managed incidents and service requests through ServiceNow and Cherwell for ongoing HRIS support.

Designed scalable dashboards to support data-driven HR and Payroll decision-making.

Provided BIRT support including payslip enhancements and document layout design.

Participated in system testing, go-live support, and post-deployment issue resolution.

Role: Workday HRIS Analyst

Client : Optum, india Jul 2023 – Jun 2024

Responsibilities:

Built custom integrations using Workday Studio, Cloud Connector, Document Transformation, and Core Connector.

Developed and maintained inbound/outbound integrations using EIB, managing data flow between Workday and third-party systems.

Optimized Compensation and Payroll integrations, resulting in 25% fewer payroll discrepancies and faster monthly processing.

Designed and configured custom business processes and alert notifications, improving workflow automation across sandbox and production tenants.

Built connector integrations for time tracking and benefits, tailored to client workflows, enabling real-time sync with vendor systems.

Created Payroll and Benefit reports (YTD, Census, Garnishments) supporting compliance and reducing audit preparation time.

Served as Senior Consultant throughout lifecycle, driving system configuration and UAT completion for successful go-live.

Configured pay group period schedules and executed payroll cycles, ensuring accurate data flow across phases.

Created integration system security groups (ISSG) and integration system users (ISU) to support secure API calls and data transmission.

Authored technical design documents and executed development in alignment with business requirements.

Diagnosed and resolved complex Workday integration issues, collaborating with client stakeholders for timely resolutions.

Led Workday module demonstrations and served as technical liaison between business teams and consultants.

Oversaw SIT and UAT cycles for integration testing and data migration, ensuring 98% accuracy and successful go-live.

Configured compensation packages including salary, bonus, allowance, and merit plans across multiple countries.

Created various report types including simple, advanced, matrix, and BIRT reports with customized fields and filters.

Built dashboards by defining business objects, calculated fields, column overrides, and sorting logic.

Used EIB for mass data uploads and transformations during data migration processes.

Managed internal code migration for 4 tenants, coordinating releases and minimizing production deployment issues.

Troubleshot integration and data issues during System Integration Testing (SIT) and User Acceptance Testing (UAT).

Mentored junior team members in task execution, Workday tools, and best practices.

Used Confluence and Jira to document workflows, requirements, and development progress.

Worked with HR and Finance to enhance Compensation and HCM modules, increasing configuration efficiency and reducing manual overrides.

Led UAT for core HR processes (Hire, Job Change, Terminate) with scenario coverage, ensuring defect-free deployment.

Role: Workday HCM Analyst Jul 2021– June 2023 Client: Verizon, India

Responsibilities:

Supported Lawson to Workday migration, leading design/config for a few modules and achieving on-time go-live readiness.

Coordinated with deployment partners and Engagement Manager to align implementation phases, enhancing delivery consistency.

Implemented Workday security configuration, defining user roles across HCM, Finance, and SCM modules.

Designed and deployed integrations using Workday Studio, EIB, and supported third-party interface development.

Configured Job Profiles, Grade Profiles, and Compensation Plans as part of ongoing compensation support.

Supported day-to-day Talent and Performance management activities, including goal setting and year-end calibration.

Led Advanced Compensation configuration, aligning salary/bonus plans across 5 modules and improving payout accuracy.

Customized HR business processes (Hire, Job Change, Terminate) to reduce approval latency by 30% across departments.

Developed comprehensive test scenarios for key business processes and security role mapping.

Conducted end-to-end design reviews, built prototypes, and led user acceptance testing (UAT).

Authored use cases and activity diagrams to support business process documentation and design validation.

Performed data extraction, cleanup, and validation for Workday go-live and post-implementation support.

Developed and enhanced custom reports using Workday Report Writer, including compliance and headcount reports.

Maintained and supported Workday security groups, access roles, and segregation of duties.

Built calculated fields and advanced reports for Compensation, Talent, and HR operations analytics.

Designed and tested outbound integrations using SOAP-based Web Services, EIB, XML, and XSLT transformation.

Executed EIB and iLoad-based data loads for mass employee updates and historical data migration.

Created payslip and custom documents using BIRT and XSLT transformations for outbound integrations.

Configured business processes with approval steps, routing rules, and condition logic to support HR operations.

Used ServiceNow and IBM RAID to manage and track incidents and change requests during implementation.

Performed Workday performance management configuration, including mid-year and year-end cycles.

Supported Compensation/Talent modules for 3 business units, reducing data inconsistencies.

Designed dashboards to track KPIs related to performance, compensation cycles, and workforce planning.

Managed UAT execution and defect triage for 50+ test cases, ensuring clean code promotion across 3 Workday tenants.

Education:

Masters in computer science Engineering, Oklahoma Christian University, Oklahoma, USA

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