Saikumar
************@*****.*** +1-314-***-**** TX, USA LinkedIn
Summary
Workday Integration and Payroll Consultant with around 5 years of experience in designing, developing, and supporting enterprise Workday solutions across HCM, Payroll, Benefits, Compensation, Time Tracking, Recruiting, and Financials.
Expertise in Workday Studio, Workday Extend, EIB, Core Connectors, PECI, PICOF, Cloud Connect, Workday Web Services (WWS), and custom API integrations.
Extensive experience delivering payroll integrations, inbound and outbound interfaces, worker lifecycle automation, and data conversion solutions.
Strong hands-on experience with calculated fields, business process configuration, Workday security administration, advanced reporting, and Prism Analytics.
Proficient in Java, XML, XSLT, REST/SOAP Web Services, Workday Integration Cloud (WIC), and cloud platforms including AWS and Azure.
Experienced in designing scalable integration architectures, developing reusable integration frameworks, and supporting enterprise-wide Workday transformation initiatives.
Proven ability to lead end-to-end Workday implementations, tenant migrations, release management, production support, testing, and deployment activities.
Strong understanding of payroll processing, compliance requirements, audit controls, and secure data exchange across enterprise systems.
Skills
Workday Modules: Core HCM, Payroll, Compensation, Benefits, Recruiting, Absence Management, Time Tracking, Talent & Performance, Learning, Prism Analytics, Security Administration
Workday Integrations: Workday Studio, EIB, Core Connector Worker, Core Connector Benefits, Core Connector Payroll, PECI, PICOF, DT, RaaS, WWS, Cloud Connect, Workday Integration Cloud (WIC)
Workday Reporting: Advanced Reports, Matrix Reports, Composite Reports, Trending Reports, BIRT Reports, Discovery Boards, Dashboards, Calculated Fields, Prism Analytics
Workday Extend: Custom Applications, Workday Extend Development, Workday APIs, UI Components, Business Process Extensions, Security Integration
Technical Skills: Java, Spring Boot, XML, XSLT, XPath, JSON, REST APIs, SOAP Web Services, OAuth 2.0, Groovy, Python, SQL
Security & Administration: Domain Security Policies, Business Process Security Policies, Role-Based Security Groups, User-Based Security Groups, Segregation of Duties (SoD), Tenant Management
Cloud & Middleware: AWS Lambda, SQS, SNS, Azure Integration Services, MuleSoft, Dell Boomi, API Gateway
Tools & Methodologies: Agile, Scrum, Jira, ServiceNow, Git, CI/CD, SDLC, UAT, SIT, Production Support, Release Management
CERTIFICATIONS
HRIS Reporting and Workforce Data Analytics Certification
Datacom Software Engineer Virtual Experience Program –Forage
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Client: Galderma, Eden Prairie, MN June 2025 – Present
Role: Workday Consultant
Roles and Responsibilities:
Analyzed business requirements and translated them into functional Workday solutions by preparing design documentation and implementation strategies.
Utilized SAP HR transaction codes and supported HR data management activities to ensure smooth integration with Workday processes.
Developed and maintained custom Workday reports to support HR analytics, workforce insights, and operational reporting requirements.
Configured Workday security groups and roles to ensure proper access control and compliance with organizational security policies.
Performed functional testing including positive and negative test scenarios to validate system enhancements and configuration changes.
Supported QA teams by providing knowledge transfer sessions and resolving defects identified during testing phases.
Worked extensively with Workday HCM modules including Reporting, Integrations, Absence Management, and Time Tracking.
Created and modified custom reports such as Advanced, Matrix, and Simple reports using Workday Report Writer.
Configured Supervisory Organizations, Cost Centers, Cost Center Hierarchies, and Location Hierarchies to maintain accurate organizational structures.
Configured and maintained Workday Business Processes and security group assignments to streamline HR workflows.
Participated in development, testing, and deployment phases following Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) methodologies.
Performed bulk data uploads and updates using Enterprise Interface Builder (EIB) for bonuses, allowances, personal data, and organizational changes.
Conducted comprehensive testing activities to validate Workday configurations and ensure system reliability before production deployment.
Participated in feature design discussions from requirement gathering through user acceptance to ensure successful implementation.
Documented detailed business requirements and functional specifications to support Workday implementation and system enhancements.
Client: Iota Technologies Pvt. Ltd., Noida, India Sep 2022 – Dec 2023
Role: Workday Analyst
Roles and Responsibilities:
Configured Supervisory Organizations, sub-organizations, and reporting hierarchies within Workday HCM to maintain accurate workforce structure and management reporting.
Managed worker lifecycle activities including transfers, supervisory changes, and organizational realignments to maintain workforce data integrity.
Created and maintained location structures and organizational hierarchies to support workforce distribution and HR operational reporting.
Developed Workday Standard Reports and Advanced Reports to support HR analytics, workforce insights, and operational decision making.
Designed and implemented Custom Reports using Workday Report Writer, leveraging business objects and data sources for detailed HR reporting.
Built and optimized calculated fields including system-wide and report-specific fields to improve reporting flexibility and data analysis capabilities.
Configured staffing models including position management and job management to support workforce planning and organizational structure.
Maintained Job Profiles, Job Families, and Position configurations to ensure accurate role mapping and employee job classification.
Configured and enhanced Workday Business Process Framework (BPF) to automate HR workflows such as hiring, transfers, and job changes.
Administered Workday security roles and security groups, ensuring proper role-based access control and data security governance.
Developed and maintained Enterprise Interface Builder (EIB) integrations for bulk employee data imports and outbound HR data extracts.
Troubleshot and optimized Workday reports, calculated fields, and business processes to improve system efficiency and reporting accuracy.
Provided functional support for Workday HCM modules, resolving issues related to reporting, security configuration, and employee data management.
Collaborated with HR stakeholders and technical teams to gather requirements and implement Workday configuration enhancements.
Ensured data accuracy and compliance by validating system configurations, monitoring HR data integrity, and supporting HR operational processes.
Client: ServiceMaster, Hyderabad, India Feb 2021 – Aug 2022
Role: HRIS Analyst
Roles and Responsibilities:
Designed and implemented calculated fields and validation rules in Workday to support Business Process Framework (BPF) configurations and improve HR reporting accuracy.
Configured eligibility criteria, approval workflows, and security groups to support Business Processes across Core HCM and Compensation modules.
Developed Standard, Advanced, and Matrix custom reports using Workday Report Writer while leveraging business objects and data sources for detailed workforce reporting.
Provided day-to-day functional support for Workday HCM modules including Security, Compensation, and Reporting by troubleshooting system issues and resolving user requests.
Configured Supervisory Organizations, Cost Centers, Cost Center Hierarchies, and Location Hierarchies to maintain accurate organizational structures within Workday.
Modified and maintained Workday Business Processes to align HR workflows with changing business requirements and compliance standards.
Configured Job Requisitions, Job Profiles, and recruitment configurations to support internal and external career site postings and hiring processes.
Administered Workday security policies, role assignments, and security group configurations to ensure proper role-based access control.
Performed bulk inbound and outbound data loads using Workday Enterprise Interface Builder (EIB) for employee data imports and data extraction processes.
Developed and maintained custom reports including Simple, Advanced, Matrix, and Search Reports to support HR analytics and operational reporting.
Supported HR functional processes including Compensation updates, Hiring, Onboarding, Job Changes, Time Off, Leave Management, and Benefits administration.
Collaborated with HR stakeholders and technical teams to troubleshoot configuration issues, enhance reporting capabilities, and improve Workday system performance.
EDUCATION
University of Illinois Springfield Springfield, IL
Master of Science in Information Systems Jan 2024 – May 2025
GPA: 3.5
BIET (JNTUH) Hyderabad,TS
Bachelor of Technology in Electronics and Communication and Engineering Aug 2018 – Jul 2022
GPA:3.8