Workday Techno-Functional Consultant (HCM)

Harsha Singitham

Email: ***************@*****.***

Mobile: 913-***-****

Professional Summary:

6+ years of Hands-on techno-functional expertise across Workday Core HCM, Benefits, Compensation, Talent Management, Recruiting, Position/Profile Management, Payroll, Time & Absence, Finance, and Healthcare modules, delivering compliant, scalable solutions through configuration, reporting, security, integrations, and end-to-end system support.

Proven success in aligning complex business requirements with scalable Workday solutions, including full-cycle implementations and post-production support.

Designed and deployed comprehensive custom reports (Simple, Advanced, Matrix, Trended, Composite, BIRT), incorporating RaaS, dashboards, and role-based security.

Extensive experience in Workday Studio, EIBs, Core Connectors, Cloud Connectors, XML/XSLT, and integration configuration using Workday Web Services (WWS).

Strong expertise in configuring and optimizing Workday business processes, condition rules, calculated fields, and security architecture, including Role-Based, User-Based, Segment-Based, and Job-Based Security, with hands-on experience creating and maintaining ISUs, ISSGs, security groups, and domain/security policies.

Led configuration of Banking & Settlement, Expenses, and Supplier Accounts in Workday Financials, supporting FIN releases with testing, documentation, and post-deployment validation.

Created and maintained benefit eligibility rules, compensation grades, time entry templates, accruals, and absence plans to align with organizational policies.

Skilled in ADP Payroll Interface, including picklist mapping, data validations, and maintenance monitor setup for accurate data flow and payroll reconciliation.

Developed and maintained Workday dashboards and analytics using advanced BIRT/Studio reports for workforce planning, headcount, turnover, benefits, payroll, and absence trends.

Adept at gathering business requirements, authoring BRDs, FRDs, and user stories, conducting GAP analysis, and facilitating design sessions with cross-functional teams.

Actively participated in Agile/Scrum ceremonies including backlog grooming, sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives; managed project deliverables, user stories, and documentation using Jira and Confluence to ensure on-time delivery.

Collaborated with SMEs and stakeholders to streamline business processes and drive system enhancements, reducing manual effort and increasing data integrity.

Supported testing phases (Unit, SIT, UAT), defect management, and user training, ensuring seamless change adoption.

Demonstrated ability to translate complex technical specifications into simple user documentation and training materials.

Working knowledge of SQL queries and database structure to assist with cross-system data validation and analytics.

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

Technical Skills:

Workday & HRIS

Workday HCM, Workday Integrations, Workday Studio, EIB, Core & Cloud Connectors, Workday Report Writer, Workday Report Designer, Workday Conversions, Modules: Core HCM, Benefits, Compensation, Recruiting, Payroll, Time & Absence

ERP Systems

SAP ECC (Core HR, Payroll, Benefits, Time), PeopleSoft HCM 8.9/9.0/9.1 (HR, Payroll, Benefits, Time & Labor, ESS)

Integration & Web Technologies

XML, XSLT, XPath, SOAP, WSDL, XSD, RESTful Web Services

Reporting & Analytics Tools

Workday Reports (Simple, Advanced, Matrix), Tableau

Programming & Databases

SQL, C, C++, Oracle, MS SQL Server

Tools & Utilities

Oxygen XML Editor, Eclipse, MS Office Suite, MS Project, TOAD

Methodologies

SDLC, Agile (Scrum), Waterfall

Operating Systems

Windows (7, 10, 11), UNIX, Linux

Professional Experience:

Cano Health, Miami, FL May 2025 – Present

Workday HRIS /HCM Consultant

Responsibilities:

Led end-to-end Workday implementation, including tenant setup, creation of supervisory organizations, cost centers, and business process configuration.

Specialized in Workday Compensation, configuring global salary structures, bonuses, allowances, commissions, merit plans and processing related transactions across multiple countries.

Strong expertise in Workday Accounting Center, Prism Analytics, and Adaptive Planning; served as Workday HCM/HRIS Analyst for multiple implementation cycles.

Delivered robust support across Workday Core HCM, Absence Management, Time Tracking, Benefits, and Advanced Compensation modules.

Designed and managed user-based and role-based security groups, ensuring proper access and compliance with organizational policies.

Developed business process definitions with actions, approvals, and checklists to streamline HR operations and support enterprise goals.

Created and maintained custom reports (Simple, Advanced, Matrix), including scheduled reports with appropriate permissions, partnering with HRIS, Payroll, Benefits, and Finance teams.

Post-Go-Live, resolved transaction errors, implemented hot fixes, and optimized processes for improved performance.

Led development of outbound integrations using Workday Studio, EIB, SOAP, XML, XSLT, and WSDL, including integration with Fieldglass, ADP, and other downstream systems.

Experienced with Workday Studio components (Splitters, Aggregators, PIM, Write Stores, Workday REST/SOAP APIs) to deliver seamless integrations.

Produced comprehensive documentation: technical design documents, functional specs, training materials, setup/configuration guides, and end-user manuals.

Provided system training and support for employees and leadership, enhancing platform adoption. Skilled in Tableau, SQL, and data analytics tools for HR reporting.

Collaborated with stakeholders and vendors to align HRIS systems with evolving business requirements and operational efficiency.

Supported SAP SuccessFactors for US and Canada, including Employee Central, Payroll, Time Management, Talent Management, and ongoing integration support.

Collaborated with clients in discovery sessions to gather integration requirements using EIBs, Core Connectors, and Change Control Boards (CCBs).

Ensured compliance and data integrity across platforms, aligning Workday functionality with HR best practices.

Partnered with the reporting team to define secure access controls and visibility for sensitive reporting objects.

Coordinated global HR process design to maximize the effectiveness of the Workday system in meeting organizational goals.

Assisted in resolving integration defects and supported technical troubleshooting of both in-house and vendor-built interfaces.

Environment: Workday Report Writer, PS Query, Data Mover, Oracle 10g, XML/XSLT, SOAP, WSDL, Workday Studio, EIB, Windows NT, UNIX.

Deluxe, Minneapolis, MN March 2024 – April 2025

Workday HRIS Analyst

Responsibilities:

Collaborated effectively with HR and Payroll teams to fully leverage Workday's capabilities, offering hands-on expertise in security configuration, business processes, and reporting.

Tailored Workday solutions for the insurance industry, aligning system functionalities with complex regulatory, compliance, and financial requirements.

Designed custom reports using Workday Report Writer and calculated fields, supporting HR, Payroll, Benefits, Recruiting, and Talent teams.

Led the decommissioning of legacy systems, successfully migrating compensation and payroll processes into Workday.

Managed end-to-end testing (unit, regression, system integration, UAT, vendor, and parallel testing), ensuring data accuracy and system reliability.

Configured business processes for staffing, compensation, time-off, benefits, and talent management, including notifications, approvals, condition rules, and validation steps.

Actively monitored project risks and issues, communicating status updates to project management and escalating as needed to avoid delays.

Validated and migrated data across multiple tenants (Implementation, Gold, Production), ensuring data integrity through testing and audit reports.

Established and managed outbound EIB integrations for third-party systems (e.g., LMS, Payroll, Benefits, Recruiting), automating data flows.

Oversaw Workday security management—role assignment, domain/business process security, and policy configuration in HCM, Finance, and SCM areas.

Maintained supervisory organizations, cost centers, locations, and positions, including realignment and inactivation activities.

Developed and deployed Workday Studio and EIB integrations for recruiting, learning, payroll, and talent data (e.g., document loads, succession pool management, lesson/topic uploads).

Built custom Studio integrations for payroll inputs to third-party vendors (Nationwide, CSEA, PEF, Fidelity, WageWorks), grants and award loading, and costing allocation management.

Designed and developed BIRT layouts for pay slips, offer letters, invoices, overtime calculations, and purchase orders.

Scheduled recurring and ad-hoc reports across various domains (e.g., Benefits, Payroll, Time Tracking, Absence, Compensation, Onboarding and New Hires).

Delivered matrix and dashboard reports for HRIS, Finance, Payroll, and Benefits teams, enabling data-driven decision-making.

Provided tier-2/3 production support and served as the point of escalation, resolving user-reported issues in collaboration with HR Services.

Participated in multiple Workday implementations and upgrades; proactively identified areas for enhancement to improve system usability and process efficiency.

Supported data migration from on-premise HR systems to Workday Cloud using spreadsheet loaders and validated cross-functional data accuracy.

Partnered with vendors and cross-functional teams to design scalable and secure Workday integrations and reports, aligned with business goals.

Trained HR and Finance teams on system functionality, custom reports, and new features, driving higher adoption and efficiency.

Played a key role in optimizing shared fields, custom objects, and cross-domain reports across Workday HCM and Finance.

Ensured compliance with internal policies and external regulations through rigorous configuration audits and access reviews.

Environment: Workday Release 2022 R1/R2, XML/XSLT, Workday Report Writer, Workday Studio, EIB, Oxygen, Atlassian Confluence, Jira, Document Transformation, XML editor, I Load, User acceptance testing (UAT), Custom Reports, Matrix Reports, BIRT Reports, RaaS, End-to-End Testing, PGP Keys.

Bajaj Finance, Pune, India Oct 2020 – July 2023

Workday HCM Consultant

Responsibilities:

Designed, developed, and implemented custom financial and HCM reports using Workday Report Writer, Advanced Reports, and Composite Reporting to address unique business needs.

Built complex calculated fields and BIRT layouts to generate advanced documents such as Merit Statements and Paycheck Statements, enhancing communication and compliance.

Created validation and audit reports to monitor expense/spending categories, ensuring financial transparency and data accuracy across Workday Financials.

Partnered with HR Services to resolve Tier 2 Workday HCM transaction issues, serving as the system SME for hires, job changes, terminations, and supervisory org adjustments.

Processed key HR transactions, assigning correct locations, cost centers, supervisory roles, and company/custom organization affiliations.

Developed and enhanced reports across modules including Payroll, Time Tracking, Benefits, and Compensation, aligning with evolving business needs.

Identified and implemented process improvements in Workday Financials through stakeholder engagement, workflow analysis, and automation opportunities.

Collaborated with vendor technical teams on data conversion, integrations, and reporting, aligning system outputs with business objectives and compliance standards.

Managed outbound and inbound EIBs, Workday Studio, and Cloud Connector integrations, focusing on Finance, Payroll, and HCM, ensuring timely and accurate data exchange.

Ensured secure data transmission via SFTP, maintaining strong vendor communication to resolve integration output file discrepancies quickly.

Experienced in the full Workday implementation lifecycle requirements gathering, configuration, testing, deployment, and post-production support.

Supported ADP Payroll cloud integrations and inbound payroll input files, optimizing data flow for accurate payroll processing.

Oversaw integrations with Fidelity Investments for Retirement Savings plans, loans, and contributions, maintaining seamless inbound and outbound data transmission.

Created Integration System Security Groups and role-based security assignments in compliance with security protocols, resolving production access issues efficiently.

Participated in all phases of testing (system, integration, performance/load, stress, and UAT), ensuring system reliability and stakeholder confidence.

Provided detailed support for report scheduling, including daily, weekly, and monthly delivery based on business cycles.

Acted as a liaison between business users and developers, translating complex functional requirements into technical specifications.

Facilitated cross-functional collaboration with Payroll, HRIS, and Finance teams to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and compliance across integrated systems.

Delivered real-time data access by optimizing report performance and utilizing Workday's Prism and analytics tools where applicable.

Maintained production stability by proactively monitoring integrations, debugging failures, and coordinating resolution with cross-functional teams.

Environment: Workday 28.0/ 32.0, Workday Studio, Azure, EIB, XML, Web Services, Workday Report Writer, Financials (General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable) Document Transformation, End to End business process, I Load, User acceptance testing (UAT), XML/XSLT, XML editor.

Education:

University of Central Missouri, Lee’s Summit, MO

Master of Science in Information Technology

Aug 2023 – May 2025

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