Workday HRIS Analyst and Reporting Specialist

Prathyusha E

Workday HRIS Analyst

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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY:

Workday HRIS Analyst with 5+ years of experience supporting HR systems, Workday operations, employee data management, reporting, and business process optimization across healthcare, education, and consulting environments.

Experienced in supporting Workday HCM modules including Core HCM, Recruiting, Compensation, Benefits, Payroll, Time Tracking, and Absence Management.

Skilled in gathering and analyzing business requirements, configuring HR business processes, supporting HR operations, and improving system workflows to enhance organizational efficiency.

Strong experience in Workday reporting, dashboard development, data validation, employee record maintenance, and HR analytics using Power BI, Tableau, Excel, and SQL.

Proficient in creating Workday custom reports, calculated fields, dashboards, and ad-hoc reports to support HR leadership and business stakeholders.

Experienced in Workday testing, UAT coordination, issue resolution, change management, and release support within Agile and Waterfall environments.

Skilled in troubleshooting HRIS issues, supporting employee lifecycle processes, and maintaining data accuracy, integrity, and compliance across HR systems.

Strong expertise in requirement gathering, GAP analysis, process mapping, BRD/FRD documentation, RTM maintenance, and stakeholder collaboration.

Experienced in supporting Workday integrations, data migration, and system enhancement initiatives while ensuring alignment with HR policies and business goals.

Excellent communication and analytical skills with proven ability to bridge the gap between HR teams, technical teams, and business stakeholders.

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Business/Risk Analysis Requirement Analysis, Business Rules, Data Flow Diagrams, GAP Analysis, Root Cause Analysis, SWOT Analysis, Risk Identification, ETL, Cause Effect Analysis, BRD, FRD, SRS, UAT, Test Scripts, UML

HRIS / Workday

Workday HCM, Workday Reporting, Workday Recruiting, Workday Compensation, Workday Benefits, Workday Payroll, Workday Time Tracking, Workday Absence Management, Workday Security, Workday Business Process Configuration, HRIS Administration, Employee Data Management, HR Operations Support Requirements Gathering Microsoft Visio, Confluence Project Management Tools Jira, Microsoft Teams, Slack Data Analysis/Visualization Tableau, Power BI, Vlookup, Pivot Tables, Excel, Macros, KPI Reporting, Data Validation, Data Auditing, Ad-hoc Reporting

Cloud Technologies Amazon Web Services (AWS)

Methodologies Agile (Scrum), Waterfall

Databases Oracle, MS SQL Server, MySQL, MS Access, PostgreSQL Operating Systems Windows, Linux, MacOS

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Sysowl - Edison, NJ Apr 2025 - Present

Workday HRIS Analyst

Roles and Responsibilities:

Supported Workday HCM operations by collaborating with HR, Payroll, Benefits, and business stakeholders to gather, analyze, and document functional and technical requirements.

Assisted in configuring and maintaining Workday business processes related to employee lifecycle events including onboarding, transfers, promotions, compensation changes, and terminations.

Managed employee data integrity through regular audits, validation checks, and system reconciliation activities to ensure compliance and reporting accuracy.

Developed and maintained Workday custom reports, dashboards, and calculated fields to support HR operations, workforce planning, compliance tracking, and executive reporting.

Worked closely with HR teams to troubleshoot Workday issues, resolve tickets, and provide ongoing production support for HRIS-related processes and system functionality.

Conducted GAP analysis and process improvement initiatives to streamline HR workflows and enhance operational efficiency across departments.

Collaborated with cross-functional teams to support Workday enhancements, testing activities, release management, and system upgrades.

Coordinated User Acceptance Testing (UAT) by creating test scenarios, validating system functionality, documenting defects, and ensuring successful implementation outcomes.

Supported Workday security administration activities including role assignments, access validation, and compliance with organizational security policies.

Assisted with inbound and outbound data integrations between Workday and third-party systems by validating data mappings and supporting data migration activities.

Created BRDs, FRDs, RTMs, process flow diagrams, and training documentation to support system implementations and business process changes.

Facilitated stakeholder meetings and JAD sessions to gather requirements, prioritize enhancements, and resolve HRIS-related issues.

Leveraged Power BI, Excel, and SQL to analyze workforce data, monitor KPIs, and provide actionable insights to HR leadership teams.

Environment: Workday HCM, Workday Reporting, MS Visio, PowerBI, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Master Data Management (MDM), MS Project, MS Excel, MS Word, Oracle, SQL, ETL, Jira, Agile Saint Peters University - Jersey City, NJ Dec 2023 - Nov 2024 Graduate Assistant

Roles and Responsibilities:

Conducted data analysis and visualization using Excel and Power BI to support academic research and departmental reporting.

Developed dashboards and performance reports to track student outcomes and operational metrics.

Defined project scope, objectives, and delivery timelines using MS Project, worked closely with stakeholders to set clear expectations and ensure alignment with business goals.

Developed comprehensive “AS-IS” and “TO-BE” process documentation to support seamless transitions and system

improvements.

Conducted detailed GAP analysis to identify discrepancies between current capabilities and business needs, working alongside clients and stakeholders to refine functional requirements and prioritize key features for optimal project outcomes.

Collaborated with ETL developers and BI teams to design and build data marts and dimensional models, improving the accuracy and reliability of reporting systems.

Ensured data consistency through rigorous data mapping, profiling, and validation processes.

Led the change control process across multiple IT systems by meticulously planning, testing, and documenting changes, significantly enhancing system stability and reducing downtime and operational risk across enterprise environments.

Utilized modelling techniques including UML diagrams, data flow diagrams, and process maps using MS Visio and Rational Rose.

Facilitated Joint Application Development (JAD) sessions throughout the Software Development Life Cycle

(SDLC), ensuring consistent stakeholder engagement, prompt issue resolution, and alignment on evolving business requirements.

Designed and delivered actionable Tableau dashboards and reports, enabling senior leadership to monitor key performance indicators (KPIs), operational bottlenecks, and incident trends.

Converted various SQL statements into stored procedures thereby reducing the number of database accesses.

Maintained analytical reports of the status raised, pending queries, clarifying queries in the sheet and providing support for clarifications from both build and test teams.

Utilized Agile (Jira) for configuration management, peer reviews, defect management and bug life cycle. Environment: MS Visio, Rational Rose, Tableau, MS Project, MS Excel, MS Word, Oracle, SQL, Jira, Agile Rainbow Childrens Hospital – Hyderabad, India Nov 2019 - Apr 2023 Workday HRIS Analyst

Roles and Responsibilities:

Gathered and analyzed HR and operational business requirements to support enterprise HR systems, reporting initiatives, and workflow optimization projects.

Collaborated with HR teams and stakeholders to document employee lifecycle processes, business rules, and functional requirements for system improvements.

Assisted in maintaining accurate employee and organizational data through validation checks, audits, and reporting reconciliation activities.

Created AS-IS and TO-BE process maps using MS Visio to improve HR workflows, increase operational efficiency, and support process standardization.

Developed dashboards and reports using Power BI and Excel to provide insights into workforce metrics, operational KPIs, and performance trends.

Conducted detailed data analysis using SQL to validate employee records, support reporting requirements, and improve data accuracy.

Coordinated with technical teams during system enhancements, testing phases, and implementation activities to ensure successful delivery outcomes.

Participated in UAT activities including test planning, test execution, defect documentation, and validation of business requirements.

Created and maintained project documentation including BRDs, FRDs, RTMs, workflow diagrams, and user stories.

Conducted GAP analysis and collaborated with stakeholders to identify process improvement opportunities and recommend scalable business solutions.

Facilitated JAD sessions and stakeholder meetings to gather requirements, resolve issues, and support project alignment with business objectives.

Supported reporting and analytics initiatives by delivering ad-hoc reports, dashboards, and operational insights for leadership teams.

Worked within Agile environments to support sprint activities, requirement management, and cross-functional collaboration throughout the SDLC lifecycle.

Environment: MS Visio, Rational Rose, MS Project, MS Excel, MS Word, Oracle, SQL, Jira, Agile, PowerBI,Tableau EDUCATION:

Master of Science in Business Analytics, Saint Peters University - Jersey City, New Jersey, Aug 2023 - Feb 2025

Bachelor of Business Administration(Human Resources), Osmania University - Hyderabad, India, Jun 2017 - Oct 2019

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