Senior Workday Techno-Functional Consultant

Sowmyaswini K

**********@*****.*** 719-***-**** www.linkedin.com/in/sowmyaswini-k-95a350196

Professional Summary

Workday Techno-Functional Consultant with 4+ years of experience leading enterprise implementations across HCM, Payroll, Financials, Integrations, Extend, and PRISM Analytics. Expertise in designing scalable, audit-compliant solutions across healthcare, financial service domains. Strong in Workday integrations (Studio, EIB, APIs), Extend application development, payroll-to-GL architecture, and enterprise analytics.

Technical Skills

Workday Modules: HCM, Payroll, Benefits, Compensation, Absence, Time Tracking, Financials, Procurement

Integrations: Workday Studio, EIB, PECI, PICOF, REST/SOAP APIs, Cloud Connect

Extend & Automation: Object Modeling, Orchestration Framework, PMD Scripting

Reporting & Analytics: PRISM, Advanced Reports, BIRT, Dashboards

Finance Expertise: FDM, GL, Expense, Payroll-to-GL, Reconciliation

Tools & Tech: XML, JSON, XSLT, SQL, Jira

Security & Governance: RBAC, Domain Security, SOX/HIPAA Compliance

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Senior Workday Techno-Functional Consultant Meta – Denver, CO June 2024 – Present

Led enterprise-wide HCM and Payroll transformation initiatives, redesigning workforce lifecycle processes and governance models to support over 40K employees across multiple business units.

Delivered scalable solutions aligned with business policies, ensuring compliance, operational efficiency, and improved workforce visibility.

Designed scalable integration architectures and selected appropriate patterns (Studio, EIB, APIs) based on business requirements

Designed and implemented end-to-end Workday integrations using Studio, EIB, PECI, and REST/SOAP APIs across HCM, Payroll, and Finance systems.

Ensured seamless data flow, high performance, and secure communication between Workday and external enterprise applications.

Developed Workday Extend applications leveraging object modeling, orchestration framework, and event-driven architecture for approvals and automation.

Integrated Extend apps with Workday web services and APIs to enable real-time processing, audit tracking, and workflow optimization.

Architected payroll-to-GL and intercompany accounting frameworks to ensure accurate financial postings and multi-entity reconciliation. Supported compliance with GAAP standards while enabling automated financial reporting and audit readiness.

Configured Workday Financials modules including General Ledger, Expense, and Banking & Settlement to support enterprise accounting operations. Designed financial processes ensuring proper cost allocation, reconciliation, and compliance with internal and regulatory standards.

Built PRISM dashboards and analytics solutions for workforce planning, headcount forecasting, and financial variance analysis. Enabled leadership with real-time insights, improving decision-making and operational transparency across departments.

Led payroll implementation including pay groups, earnings, deductions, tax setup, and retro calculations across multi-state environments. Ensured compliance with federal and state regulations while supporting complex workforce structures and payroll scenarios.

Managed integration lifecycle including monitoring, troubleshooting, and performance optimization to reduce failures by 30%. Implemented proactive alerting and root-cause analysis processes to improve system reliability and SLA adherence.

Directed UAT, regression testing, and release validation across HR, Payroll, and Finance modules for bi-annual Workday updates. Collaborated with stakeholders to ensure smooth deployments, minimal disruptions, and successful system enhancements.

Workday Integration & Financials Consultant Capital One – McLean, VA Dec 2023 – May 2024

Designed payroll-to-GL reconciliation frameworks including costing allocations, suspense account handling, and intercompany transactions. Ensured accurate financial reporting and alignment between payroll processing and accounting systems in a regulated environment.

Configured Financial Data Model (FDM) including worktags, cost centers, and hierarchies to support enterprise financial reporting. Enabled scalable accounting structures aligned with business processes and compliance requirements.

Built PRISM dashboards for expense tracking, variance analysis, and compliance monitoring across finance operations. Delivered actionable insights to leadership, improving visibility into financial performance and operational metrics.

Developed Extend-based workflows for expense approvals, exception handling, and capital expenditure processes. Automated compliance-driven processes with real-time notifications and approval routing aligned with SOX requirements.

Led integration architecture using Workday Studio, PECI, and APIs to connect payroll, benefits, and finance systems. Ensured secure, scalable, and high-performance integrations supporting enterprise data flows.

Supported financial close cycles including journal validation, reconciliation, and reporting for accounting teams.

Improved accuracy and efficiency of month-end processes through automation and structured workflows.

Conducted performance tuning of integrations handling high-volume data for 40K+ employees across systems.

Reduced recurring errors and improved processing efficiency through optimization and monitoring strategies.

Led UAT and integration testing across Finance and Payroll modules, ensuring seamless system changes and deployments. Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve defects and validate system behavior.

Workday Functional & Integration Consultant Summit Pacific Oct 2021 – July 2023

Developed secure and compliant integrations using Workday Studio and Cloud Connect for payroll, benefits, and third-party vendors. Ensured data encryption, validation, and error handling aligned with HIPAA, SOX, and regulatory requirements.

Configured Benefits, Absence, Time Tracking, and Compensation modules with complex eligibility, accrual, and compliance rules. Supported diverse workforce scenarios including healthcare staff, retail employees.

Designed and implemented Workday Extend applications for compliance tracking, credential management, and approval workflows. Automated business processes with dynamic routing, validations, and audit-ready documentation.

Integrated Workday with external systems including Cigna, Prudential, Greenhouse, and DocuSign for recruiting and benefits workflows. Improved process efficiency and reduced manual effort through seamless system connectivity.

Built recruiting workflows and onboarding automation solutions including background checks and offer processing integrations. Enhanced candidate experience and reduced processing time through automation and system integration.

Configured payroll integrations (PECI/PICOF) and labor compliance processes for accurate payroll data transmission. Ensured compliance with labor laws and minimized errors in payroll processing.

Implemented grants management, payroll costing allocations, and funding-based financial tracking for academic environments. Supported compliance with funding regulations and accurate financial reporting for research operations.

Developed advanced and composite reports for workforce analytics, absenteeism tracking, and compliance monitoring. Enabled HR and Finance teams to make data-driven decisions using real-time insights.

Supported tenant migrations, UAT cycles, and release management activities across Workday modules. Ensed system stability and successful deployment of enhancements across multiple environments.

EDUCATION

Master’s in Information Technology – University of Cincinnati

Bachelor’s in Computer Science – IIIT RGUKT

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