Senior Workday Integration Developer with 5+ Years Experience

Parimala Kandula

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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY:

Senior Workday Integration Developer with 5+ years of experience in designing, developing, implementing, and supporting Workday HCM and Workday Integration solutions across enterprise environments.

Extensive experience in Workday Studio, Enterprise Interface Builder (EIB), Core Connectors, Document Transformation, SOAP/REST Web Services, XML, XSLT, and Workday APIs, delivering scalable, secure, and high-performing integrations between Workday and third-party systems.

Strong hands-on experience with Workday Report Writer, building Advanced, Custom, and Matrix reports, and Calculated Fields to fulfil various business needs.

Proficient in configuring Compensation Frameworks, including Grade Profiles, Compensation Plans, and Compensation Eligibility Rules.

Experienced in managing Role-Based, Job-Based, and User-Based Security Groups, setting up security policies and report access controls.

Skilled in Workday Integrations including EIB (Enterprise Interface Builder), Workday Studio, Core Connectors, Web Services (SOAP/REST), Document Transformation, XSLT, and XML.

Expertise in creating Functional & Technical Design Documents, mapping templates, and handling data migrations using iLoads, Inbound and Outbound EIBs.

Deep understanding of HR Business Process Design, Gap Analysis, System Configuration, Testing, Training, and Post-Go-Live Support.

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills with experience collaborating across global, multi- functional teams.

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Workday Modules: Core HCM, Compensation, Benefits, Payroll, Recruiting, Absence Management, Time Tracking, Talent & Performance Management

Workday Tools: Workday Report Writer, Calculated Fields, EIB, Workday Studio, Core Connectors, PICOF, PECI, XSLT, REST/SOAP APIs, BIRT

Integration Technologies: XML, XSLT, JSON, SFTP, PGP Encryption, Web Services

Other Tools: HP ALM/Quality Center, Microsoft Office Suite, Jira, ServiceNow

Legacy Systems: PeopleSoft HRMS 8.9, ADP Global View, Excellerate HRO, FACETS

Compliance: HIPAA (4010, 5010), Global Payroll Cloud, Recruiting Compliance Standards PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Nationwide Insurance, Columbus, OH Dec 2024 – Present Sr Workday Integration Developer

Spearheaded cross-functional meetings to gather requirements and define system specifications during the HR system migration, ensuring alignment with business objectives and seamless transition.

Designed, optimized, and modified Business Processes, Configurations, Reports, Security Protocols, and Integrations to support system enhancements, changes, and break-fixes, improving overall system efficiency.

Managed and maintained Supervisory Organizations, Positions, and Cost Centers, ensuring accurate alignment with organizational structures and compliance with business needs.

Developed advanced Matrix Reports to analyze key HR metrics, including Recruiting Activity, Compensation Trends, Key Transactions, New Hires, and Terminations, delivering actionable insights to stakeholders for strategic decision-making.

Configured and rigorously tested Business Processes to ensure accurate functionality, timely notifications, and seamless workflow transitions at each stage.

Built complex Calculated Fields using advanced functions such as Lookup Related Value, Evaluate Expression, True/False Conditions, and Extract Single/Multi-Instance, enhancing data accuracy and reporting capabilities.

Designed and implemented custom reports across various modules, including HCM, Payroll, Time Tracking, Compensation, and Benefits, tailored to meet specific business requirements.

Leveraged Workday’s advanced reporting tools to create Matrix Reports, Advanced Reports, Search Reports, Transpose Reports, and Trending Reports, as well as interactive dashboards with drill-down capabilities for enhanced data visualization.

Conducted regular audits of HR data to identify inconsistencies, collaborating with production support teams to resolve issues and maintain data integrity.

Scheduled and migrated custom reports across multiple tenants (Implementation, Sandbox, Production) using Solution Migration, ensuring consistency and accuracy across environments.

Delivered training and knowledge transfer sessions to HR partners, empowering them to build and maintain complex custom reports independently.

Bank of America, Charlotte, NC Feb 2023 – Nov 2024 Workday Integration Developer

Spearheaded the design, development, testing, and deployment of Workday integrations, including Enterprise Interface Builder (EIB) and Core Connectors, to streamline HR and Payroll operations, ensuring seamless data flow and process efficiency.

Oversaw the management of Supervisory Organizations, including updates, inactivation, and reassignment of workers, ensuring accurate and up-to-date organizational hierarchies.

Supported critical HR transactions such as Staffing Movements, Position Changes, Inbound/Outbound Processes, and Terminations, maintaining data integrity and compliance with organizational policies.

Maintained and updated employee master data, including Job Details, Worker History, and Contact Information, ensuring data accuracy and accessibility for HR processes.

Configured and customized Workday functionalities, including Custom Reports, Calculated Fields, and Business Form Layouts, to align with evolving business needs and enhance user experience.

Developed and implemented Inbound and Outbound EIBs for data transformations, utilizing custom XSLT files to convert XML content into CSV formats, enabling efficient data exchange with external systems.

Designed and delivered advanced Workday reports (Matrix, Custom, Trending) to support key HR functions such as Recruiting, Hiring, Payroll, Benefits, and Talent Management, providing actionable insights to stakeholders.

Collaborated closely with clients and cross-functional teams to troubleshoot and resolve functional, integration, and security-related issues, ensuring system stability, performance, and user satisfaction.

Played a pivotal role in the migration of on-premise HR applications to Workday, ensuring seamless data transfer, system integration, and minimal disruption to business operations.

Conducted comprehensive User Acceptance Testing (UAT) to validate system functionality, identify gaps, and ensure alignment with business requirements, contributing to successful project delivery.

Partnered with Payroll and Finance teams to design and implement integrations with third-party vendors, ensuring accurate and timely data exchange for payroll processing and financial reporting.

Documented technical specifications, process flows, and user guides to facilitate knowledge sharing and ensure continuity of operations.

Provided training and support to end-users, enabling effective adoption of Workday functionalities and enhancing overall system utilization.

MetLife, New York, NY June 2021 –Dec 2022

Workday Developer

Configured Workday Security roles, implementing role-based access control across modules, which resulted in a significant reduction in unauthorized access incidents.

Developed seamless Workday integrations using Workday Studio, EIB (Enterprise Interface Builder), and Core Connector, enhancing data flow efficiency by 40% between Workday and Peoplesoft systems.

Designed and deployed custom Workday Reporting solutions utilizing BIRT (Business Intelligence Reporting Tools) and Prism Analytics, improving report generation time and enabling more effective data-driven decision- making.

Integrated Workday Payroll with external systems using SOAP and REST APIs, reducing payroll processing time by 20% and improving overall data accuracy.

Led the development of tailored Workday HCM and Financials applications using Workday Extend, enhancing HR and financial data accessibility for cross-functional teams.

Managed end-to-end Workday projects using Agile and Waterfall methodologies, ensuring timely delivery within scope and budget.

Optimized SQL queries for reporting and data manipulation, improving reporting accuracy and processing efficiency by 15%.

Conducted Workday Security audits to ensure compliance with data privacy and security standards, effectively mitigating potential security risks.

Developed and maintained custom integrations between Workday and third-party applications using XML, ensuring improved data consistency across platforms.

Collaborated with cross-functional teams to gather business requirements and translate them into technical solutions, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.

Automated repetitive tasks and workflows within Workday, reducing manual effort and improving operational efficiency by 25%.

Provided technical support and troubleshooting for Workday-related issues, ensuring minimal downtime and uninterrupted business operations.

Conducted training sessions for end-users and stakeholders to enhance their understanding of Workday functionalities and improve system adoption.

Performed regular system upgrades and patches, ensuring the Workday environment remained up-to-date and secure.

Created detailed technical documentation for integrations, reports, and security configurations, ensuring knowledge transfer and future maintainability.

Partnered with external vendors and consultants to implement new Workday features and functionalities, driving continuous improvement in system capabilities.

Monitored system performance and implemented optimizations to enhance Workday’s overall efficiency and user experience.

EDUCATION:

Southern New Hampshire University

Master of Science in Computer Science

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