Workday Configuration Specialist with 5+ Years Experience

Manikanta Kopparapu

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SUMMARY DETAILS

Workday Configuration Specialist with 5 years of experience configuring and optimizing Workday Core HCM and key modules

(Recruiting, Talent, Absence, Compensation, Payroll, and Benefits). Expert in business process configuration, security frameworks, calculated fields, and advanced reporting, with a strong track record supporting biannual releases and continuous improvement. Partner effectively with stakeholders to translate business needs into scalable, auditable Workday solutions that enhance employee experience and data governance.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

•ERP & HCM Platforms: Workday HCM, PeopleSoft, Global HRIS Deployments, HR Digital Transformation

•Workday Configuration & Core HCM: Core HCM, Business Process Framework, Time Tracking, Absence Management, Benefits, Compensation, Expenses, Recruiting, Organizational Management

•Workday Reporting, Security & Configuration: EIB, Workday Studio, Core Connectors, Document Transformation, Calculated Fields, Report Writer, Workday Security, Business Process Configuration, Security Frameworks (roles, domains, business process policies), Workday Audit & Compliance Reporting

•Workday Integrations & APIs: Workday Web Services, WSDL, XML, XSLT, XPath, XSD, JSON, API Integrations, Middleware Integrations

•Payroll & Compliance: US Payroll Processing, Payroll Integrations, Tax Setup & Compliance, Garnishments, Benefits-Payroll Integration, Audit Readiness

•Data Migration & Conversion: iLoads, EIB, Workday Studio, Data Mapping, Data Transformation, Data Validation, Reconciliation

& Data Governance

•Programming Languages: Java, C, C++, Basic Python

•Databases & Querying: Oracle, SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL, PL/SQL, T-SQL

•Reporting & Analytics: Workday Advanced, Matrix & Composite Reports, Calculated Fields, Dashboards, Prism Analytics, Tableau, Data Visualization, Dashboards & Metrics for Stakeholders

•Testing, Releases & Governance: Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, SIT, UAT, Regression Testing, Defect Tracking, Test Automation, Kainos Testing, PETA, Workday Biannual Release Testing & Validation, Change Management & Regression Planning

•Tools & Technologies: Oxygen XML, JIRA, ServiceNow, HP ALM/QC, UFT, Postman, SOAP UI, PeopleTools, Git, Jenkins

•Operating Systems: Windows, Linux, Unix

•Productivity & Documentation: MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Word, Technical & Functional Documentation, Process Flow Diagrams

•Core Competencies: Stakeholder Management, Analytical Thinking, Functional Consulting & Stakeholder Engagement, Continuous Improvement & Problem Solving, Data Governance & Audit Readiness

EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE

Houston Methodist Jun 2025 - Present

Workday Configuration Specialist Houston, Texas, USA

Configure, maintain, and optimize Workday Core HCM and key modules, leading configuration, reporting, security, and testing workstreams to deliver scalable, auditable solutions aligned with global HR standards and continuous improvement goals.

•Led Workday security configuration and administration (roles, domains, business process security policies, user-based and role-based security groups) to ensure appropriate access, segregation of duties, and compliance with HIPAA and enterprise governance standards.

•Configured and maintained Workday Core HCM and key modules (Benefits, Payroll, Recruiting, Talent, Absence/Time Off) including business processes, condition rules, validations, and calculated fields to support global HR operations.

•Analyzed business requirements and translated them into scalable configuration changes across business processes, security, and reporting, improving data accuracy and reducing manual work for HR, Payroll, and Benefits teams.

•Supported data governance and audit readiness by validating the impact of configuration changes, reconciling data, and producing evidence via Workday reports and configuration documentation.

•Partnered with HR, Payroll, Finance, and Benefits stakeholders to capture requirements, design functional solutions, and provide demos and guidance to drive adoption of new or updated Workday processes.

•Designed, configured, and optimized Workday business process frameworks for Hire, Termination, Onboarding, Absence/Time Off, Benefits Enrollment, and Payroll, aligning routing, approvals, notifications, and validations to global standards.

•Developed and maintained advanced, matrix, and composite reports and dashboards with complex calculated fields, providing leadership with actionable insights, compliance reporting, and workforce metrics.

•Coordinated and executed unit, end-to-end, and UAT testing for configuration changes and Workday releases; triaged defects and ensured resolution prior to deployment to production.

•Troubleshot complex functional issues across configuration, business processes, security, and reporting; implemented fixes, documented outcomes, and contributed to continuous improvement of HR processes.

•Served as a Workday functional subject matter expert and escalation point for configuration and process questions, mentoring team members and leading configuration workstreams from design through deployment.

Macquarie Group Aug 2024 - May 2025

Workday Developer Houston, Texas, USA

•Implemented and supported Workday Core HCM and related modules (Benefits, Payroll, Recruiting, Time Tracking, Talent, Absence, Compensation) through configuration of business processes, condition rules, validations, and notifications in a regulated financial services environment.

•Designed, developed, and maintained complex Workday integrations using EIB (Inbound/Outbound), Core Connectors, Workday Studio, Document Transformations, and SFTP, enabling seamless data exchange with internal systems and external vendors.

•Developed and optimized XSLT transformations using ETV/XTT, XML, SOAP/WSDL, and Workday Web Services APIs, ensuring secure, compliant, and high-performance data processing across enterprise platforms.

•Designed and maintained standard and advanced Workday reports and dashboards using calculated fields and multiple data sources to support HR analytics, payroll operations, and regulatory reporting.

•Managed full integration lifecycle, including interface design, development, enhancements, sequence generation, template validation, inbound/outbound processing, and multi-tenant production support.

•Planned and executed unit, integration, regression, and UAT testing for Workday configuration and releases, ensuring data integrity across supervisory organizations, cost centers, and organizational hierarchies.

•Collaborated with HR, Finance, Payroll, and Compliance stakeholders to gather requirements, review functional designs, and deliver Workday solutions aligned with regulatory standards and audit requirements.

•Supported Workday biannual releases by assessing new functionality, evaluating configuration impacts, planning changes, and providing production support while mentoring team members on best practices.

(Virtusa) CRISIL Limited May 2022 - Jun 2023

Workday Consultant Mumbai, India

•Partnered with HR leadership and global stakeholders to capture business needs and translate them into scalable, maintainable Workday HCM configuration and process improvements for a financial services organization.

•Configured and enhanced Workday HCM modules including Security, Recruiting, Compensation & Advanced Compensation, Benefits, Staffing, Hire/Onboarding, Time Off, and Leave, leveraging condition rules, approvals, and workflow automation within the business process framework.

•Designed and maintained Workday Security architecture, including role-based, job-based, segment-based, and intersection security groups, domain security policies, and secure access controls to meet data privacy and compliance standards.

•Developed Workday reports and audit-ready outputs with complex calculated fields to support HR, Payroll, and Finance, ensuring accurate data flow and compliance with internal controls.

•Managed configuration changes and security updates through defined governance, including impact analysis, test planning, regression testing, and documentation to ensure audit readiness and compliance.

•Provided ongoing production support for Workday HCM, resolving configuration and security issues, documenting standard operating procedures, and identifying opportunities for automation and process standardization.

Zepto (company) Jun 2020 - Apr 2022

Workday Integration Consultant Mumbai, India

•Configured and supported Workday integrations and related setup to ensure accurate data flow between Workday and internal/third-party systems, aligning integration behavior with business process and security configuration.

•Executed data migration and conversion activities for HCM, Payroll, and Benefits, including data mapping, XML/XSLT transformations, validation, reconciliation, and parallel payroll testing, ensuring high data accuracy and compliance.

•Developed and maintained XSLT-based document transformations and integration templates, enabling secure data exchange via XML, Web Services, and SFTP, while supporting ongoing enhancements and scalability.

•Managed end-to-end lifecycle for Workday changes, including requirements analysis, configuration, testing (SIT/UAT), deployment, and post-production support, with strong focus on stability and auditability.

•Collaborated with HR, Payroll, and Finance stakeholders to align Workday configuration, integrations, and reporting with business objectives, enabling real-time data, accurate reporting, and continuous process improvements.

EDUCATION

University of North Texas

Aug 2023 - May 2025

Masters, Computer Science

Texas, USA

CERTIFICATIONS

•Workday Global Payroll Certified: Issued by Workday

•Workday Certified: Issued by Workday

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