Senior Workday HCM Consultant and Integrations Expert

Vikram Reddy

Email: **************@*****.*** Number:612-***-****

Professional Summary

6+ years of comprehensive experience as a Senior Workday HCM Consultant in implementing and optimizing Workday HCM, Payroll, Absence Management, Time Tracking, Compensation, Benefits, Talent & Performance, Recruiting, and Learning modules.

Specialized in designing and developing advanced Workday integrations using Workday Studio, EIB, Core Connectors, Cloud Connect, and web services (SOAP, REST).

Skilled in creating complex custom reports, calculated fields, dashboards, Worksheets, Prism Analytics, and Discovery Boards to deliver actionable insights.

Proficient in configuring Workday security frameworks, including domain security, business process security, and segmented security to ensure data integrity and compliance.

Experienced in Workday data conversion, migration, and transformation activities to support seamless transitions from legacy systems.

Developed and built custom reports related to Workday Financials.

Experience in designing and prototyping User Interfaces for intranet, Web applications and websites using HTML/HTML5, XML, [URL]3, Bootstrap, JavaScript, jQuery.

In-depth knowledge of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) Phases such as Requirement Analysis, Design, Development, Testing, and Deployment.

Good knowledge in using the JIRA tool for bug tracking, issue tracking & project management.

Experience in analyzing and preparing Project Deliverables such as Business Requirement Document (BRD), Functional Requirement Document (FRD), Requirement Traceability Matrix, and proposed changes for process improvement.

Strong technical background in XSLT, XML, XSD, REST API, SOAP API, JSON, SQL, Java, JavaScript, HTML, and CSS for building scalable Workday solutions.

Adept at leveraging Workday Cloud Platform and Workday Extend to develop custom applications tailored to evolving business needs.

Skilled in integrating middleware and ETL tools such as Dell Boomi, MuleSoft, Informatica Cloud, and Snap Logic to support enterprise-level connectivity.

Known for collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams, business stakeholders, and leadership to align Workday solutions with organizational strategy.

Experienced in leading testing cycles, including sandbox, unit, integration, and end-to-end testing, ensuring high-quality, stable deployments.

In depth knowledge in Software Development life cycle experience such as planning, developing, implementing, Testing, Deployment and maintaining HR systems.

Technical Functional experience in Oracle applications on various tools and release modules include Core HR, Payroll, recruitment and Talent management.

Assist company in fully integrating the Workday system into their current business environments and provide input on best practices

Quick learner and excellent team player having ability to meet tight deadlines and work under pressure.

Technical Skills

Core Workday

Workday Business Analyst, Recruiting, Payroll, Absence Management, Time Tracking, Benefits, Compensation, Talent & Performance, Learning, Workday Projects, Workday Prism Analytics.

Integration Tools

Workday Studio, Workday EIB, Workday Core Connectors, Workday Cloud Connect, Workday Web Services (SOAP, REST), Workday BIRT, Workday PICOF, Workday PECI, Workday RaaS.

Reporting & Analytics

Workday Advanced Reporting, Workday Custom Reports, Workday Dashboards, Workday Worksheets, Workday Prism Analytics, Workday Discovery Boards.

Security & Config

Workday Security Groups, Workday Domain Security, Workday Business

Process Framework, Workday Condition Rules, Workday Segmented

Security.

Data & Conversions

Workday Data Conversion, Data Migration Tools, Workday Spreadsheet Templates.

Technical Skills

XSLT, XSD, XML, Web Services, REST API, SOAP API, JSON, SQL, Java, JavaScript, HTML, CSS.

Middleware & ETL

Dell Boomi, MuleSoft, Informatica Cloud, Snap Logic.

Cloud Platforms

Workday Cloud Platform, AWS.

DevOps & Tools

Git, JIRA, ServiceNow, Jenkins, Bitbucket, Confluence.

Other HR Systems

SAP SuccessFactors, Oracle HCM, PeopleSoft HCM, Kronos, ADP

Testing & QA

Workday Sandbox Testing, Unit Testing, Integration Testing, End-to-End Testing

Education

Master’s In Information Technology and Management, Concordia University.

Professional Experience

Prudential Financial Newark, NJ. Aug 2022 - Present

Sr. Workday Consultant

Responsibilities:

Prudential Financial, Inc. is an American financial services company whose subsidiaries provide insurance, retirement planning, investment management, and other products and services to both retail and institutional customers throughout the United States and in over 40 other countries. In 2019, Prudential was the largest insurance provider in the United States with $815.1 billion in total assets.

Delivered global Payroll and Compensation integrations using Studio, PECI, and Core Connectors.

Built secure, fault-tolerant integrations with ADP Global View, Celergo, and SAP to ensure accurate payroll processing.

Configured Time & Absence policies, including calendars, accruals, and eligibility rules, streamlining workforce management.

Developed audit-ready reports and dashboards (Report Writer, Prism, Worksheets) covering payroll, compensation, turnover, and headcount trends.

Led integration backlog grooming and prioritization, aligning delivery with business goals and resource planning.

Partnered with HR, Payroll, and Finance stakeholders to gather and document integration requirements through structured discovery sessions.

Translated requirements into actionable workstreams following ITIL-aligned change management and incident response practices.

Optimized Workday HCM modules (Payroll, Core HCM, Recruiting, Compensation, Benefits, Absence, Talent) to improve compliance and system performance.

Designed secure Studio and EIB integrations with robust error handling and logging, ensuring reliable data exchange.

Supported data migration via inbound EIBs for job, compensation, benefits, and time tracking data.

Built dynamic dashboards and collaborative Worksheets enabling self-service analytics for HR and Finance.

Automated recurring payroll reports, reducing manual intervention and improving operational efficiency.

Conducted knowledge transfer sessions and end-user training, boosting adoption of reporting and integration features.

Enforced data accuracy, consistency, and access controls across Workday modules and third-party systems through governance-aligned audits.

Environment: Workday Studio, PECI, EIB, Prism Analytics, ADP, SAP, Documentation, XML, XSLT, Agile, ITIL, JIRA, System Integration, ServiceNow

Fitch Ratings – New York, NY Sep 2020 – Jul 2022

Workday HCM Consultant

Responsibilities:

Fitch Ratings Inc. is an American credit rating agency. It is one of the three nationally recognized statistical rating organizations (NRSRO) designated by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and is considered as being one of the "Big Three credit rating agencies", along with Moody's and Standard & Poor's.

Managed Workday enhancements across Core HCM, Payroll, Time Tracking, Absence, and Benefits.

Led end-to-end development of Studio and EIB integrations with ADP and Kronos, ensuring seamless payroll and time data exchange.

Built and optimized Prism datasets, dashboards, and custom reports to deliver actionable insights for HR and Finance leadership.

Automated recurring reports and scheduled extracts, improving data delivery SLAs and reducing manual workload.

Configured validation rules and alerts to strengthen compliance monitoring and reduce payroll discrepancies.

Collaborated with HR, Payroll, and Finance teams to gather requirements and lead discovery sessions for system enhancements.

Prioritized and managed enhancement backlogs, converting business needs into actionable configuration and integration tasks.

Delivered custom reports (payroll audits, tax summaries, compliance) using Report Writer and Worksheets.

Troubleshot and resolved Studio integration issues involving XSLT, XML parsing, and fault handling.

Executed mass EIB data loads for compensation changes, job updates, and position management.

Produced operational reports such as headcount, terminations, requisition funnel, and cost center performance metrics.

Monitored and optimized integration performance with fault alerts and error traceability improvements.

Applied ITIL-aligned practices for incident resolution, change requests, and release management.

Conducted validation audits to ensure data accuracy and compliance across Workday modules and integrations.

Provided training and documentation to end-users, enabling adoption of dashboards and custom reports.

Recommended and applied Workday best practices to improve usability, governance, and reporting efficiency.

Environment: Workday HCM, Workday Payroll, Workday Compensation, Workday Recruiting, Workday Absence, Time Tracking, Workday Prism Analytics, Workday Studio, EIB, Core Connectors, Workday Report Writer, Worksheets, XSLT, XML, ADP, Kronos, ITIL, Agile, JIRA, ServiceNow

CNO Financial Group – Indianapolis, IN Jun 2019 – Aug 2020

Workday HCM Consultant

Responsibilities:

Built Workday integrations with ADP and SAP using Studio, PECI, EIB, and Core Connectors to enable seamless payroll data exchange.

Configured Supervisory Orgs, Job Profiles, Compensation Plans, and staffing restrictions to optimize workforce management.

Managed HCM data migration and validation using detailed mapping templates to ensure accuracy.

Developed XSLT scripts and validation logic for XML-based payroll data flows and outbound integrations.

Configured Compensation setup, including eligibility rules, plans, and review cycles to align with business requirements.

Integrated Workers Compensation workflows with external insurance systems.

Delivered dashboards and payroll audit reports to validate payments against budgets and improve workforce visibility.

Provided post-go-live support for Payroll, Absence, HR, and Benefits, ensuring system stability and compliance.

Resolved integration issues and implemented Workday best practices to enhance HR service delivery models.

Environment: Workday Core HCM, Payroll, Finance, Benefits, Workday Report Writer, Prism Analytics, SAP, ADP, and external data integrations.

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