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Pradeepthi - Workday Consultant

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PRADEEP IM Sr. Workday Consultant Ph no: +1(803)621-9303 Email: [email protected] PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY Workday Techno-Functional Expert with 15+ years of ERP consulting experience and over 9+ years in Workday Financials and HCM implementations across multiple industries. Proven track record as a Workday Lead/Manager, mentoring teams, managing stakeholders, delivering solutions on time, and ensuring alignment of Workday functionality with business needs. Hands-on experience in end-to-end Workday implementations including requirement gathering, configuration, integration, testing, deployment, and post-production support. Strong expertise in Workday Financial Management (FINS) covering General Ledger (GL), Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), Banking, Treasury, Procurement, Asset Management, and Financial Reporting. Skilled in Workday Core HCM, Payroll, Benefits, Recruiting, Compensation, Performance Management, Absence, and Time Tracking modules. Proficient in Workday integrations including EIB, Core Connectors, Workday Studio, BIRT, Document Transformation, Web Services, XML, XSLT, and XPath for automating HR/finance data flows. Developed and maintained complex Workday reports (Advanced, Matrix, Composite, Dashboards) with custom Calculated Fields to support compliance, auditing, performance reviews, and HR analytics. Experienced in designing and optimizing Workday FDM structures such as Ledger accounts, Cost Centers, Projects, Funds, and Programs to enhance financial planning, accounting, and reporting accuracy. Expertise in Workday Security Configuration by creating Security Groups, Roles, Domain Security Policies, Report Security, and ISU accounts for safe access control. Managed cross-functional ERP migrations, including PeopleSoft-to-Workday Financials transitions, ensuring seamless data integrity and continuity of critical financial operations. Partnered with finance, IT, HR, and payroll teams to streamline payroll processing via Workday integrations with ADP, International Payroll vendors, and PeopleSoft Financials. Led Workday Production Support activities by troubleshooting day-to-day integration, reporting, and business process issues through tools like JIRA, Gemini, ClickUp, SharePoint, and ServiceNow. Built automated finance solutions including GL journal imports, invoice uploads, payroll feeds, and reconciliations, enabling faster month-end close and audit compliance. Designed custom dashboards and financial reports for executives, improving data-driven decision-making across Headcount, Compensation, Payroll, Recruiting, Procurement, and Benefits. Strong expertise in Procurement processes (Requisitions, Supplier Management, POs, Invoices, Receipts, 3-way Matching) to reduce cycle times and strengthen vendor compliance. Hands-on experience in Testing methodologies (Unit Testing, SIT, UAT, Regression, End-to-End, System Readiness Testing, Dress Rehearsals) ensuring system reliability and production readiness. Supported Workday Performance and Talent Management by configuring goals, mid-year/annual reviews, succession planning, and 360-feedback processes. Extensive background in Change Management, Documentation & Governance, including authoring BRDs, FRDs, FDDs, test scripts, and implementation roadmaps. Skilled in Agile-Scrum & Waterfall methodologies, with experience leading sprints, backlog grooming, and system enhancements for large-scale ERP implementations. Delivered global Workday deployments across US and India, providing expertise in multi-country Payroll, Benefits, and Compensation structures. TECHNICAL SKILLS Workday Modules Core HCM, Payroll, Finance, Procurement, Recruiting, Compensation, Benefits, Time Tracking, Absence Management, Talent & Performance Management. Workday Financials General Ledger (GL), Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), Asset Management, Banking & Treasury, Cash Management, Procurement (POs, Invoices, 3-Way Matching), Spend Management, Month-End Close. Integrations Workday EIB, Core Connectors, Cloud Connectors, Workday Studio, BIRT, Document Transformation, Web Services, XML, XSLT, XPath, ISU Security, ADP/Payroll Interfaces. Reporting & Analytics Simple, Advanced, Matrix, Composite Reports, Dashboards, Calculated Fields, BIRT Reports, Compliance & Audit Reporting. Security Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Security Groups, Domain Security, Business Process Security, Integration Security (ISUs). Business Process Setup Supervisory Organizations, Staffing Models, Job Requisitions, Approvals, Conditional Rules, Notifications, Delegations. Compensation & Benefits Salary Structures, Bonus/Commission Plans, Merit/Allowance Packages, Pay Grades, Job Families, Benefit Groups, Coverage Types, Eligibility Rules, Enrollments. Payroll Payroll Setup, Earnings/Deductions, Payroll Accounting, Reconciliations, Gross-to-Net Validations, ADP & International Payroll Integrations. Time & Absence Absence Plans, Time-Off Plans, Leave Management, Overtime Rules, Accruals, Attendance Policies. Financial Data Model (FDM) Worktags, Cost Centers, Projects, Programs, Funds, Grants, Chart of Accounts, Ledger Setup, Hierarchies. Testing Unit Testing, SIT, UAT, Regression, End-to-End Testing, Cutover Testing, System Readiness, Traceability Matrices. ERP Systems Workday (HCM, Finance, Payroll), PeopleSoft Financials (GL, AR, Reporting), SAP HR Project Tools JIRA, Confluence, ServiceNow, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Project, SharePoint, ClickUp, Gemini Methodologies Agile-Scrum, SAFe Agile, Waterfall, V-Model, SDLC, Release & Change Management. Languages/Tools SQL, XML, XSLT, XPath, Workday Web Services API, MS Excel, MS Visio, MS PowerPoint, MS Word. Other Competencies ERP Data Migration, Business Process Optimization, Post-Go-Live Production Support, Functional/Technical Documentation, Training & User Support. PROFESSIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE Client: Avera Health Sioux Falls, SD Jan 2025 Present Role: Workday Manager Responsibilities: Architected Workday solutions across Core HCM, Payroll, Finance, Procurement, Recruiting, Compensation, Benefits, Time Tracking, and Absence Management. Configured Supervisory Organizations, Cost Centers, Job Profiles, Position Management, and Staffing Models to align workforce structures. Orchestrated end-to-end Recruiting workflows including job postings, application routing, offer management, and onboarding. Built and customized advanced Workday Financial Data Model (FDM) elements including cost centers, worktags, ledgers, and projects. Engineered complex Advanced, Matrix, Composite Reports, and Dashboards across Finance, Payroll, Talent, and HR functions. Automated Payroll system integrations with ADP and international providers, incorporating tax compliance and reconciliations. Configured Compensation plans with job families, grades, pay ranges, bonus eligibility, allowances, and incentive frameworks. Streamlined Benefits module setup with coverage types, enrollment events, benefit groups, and eligibility rules ensuring compliance. Enhanced Procurement workflows through requisitions, approvals, supplier management, invoice processing, and 3-way match controls. Customized Time Tracking and Absence plans with accrual rules, overtime logic, holiday schedules, and leave approvals. Established Workday Security models including domain security, business process policies, role-based access, and report sharing. Deployed Workday Studio, EIB, and Core Connectors integrations for HR, Finance, and third-party vendor systems. Transformed XML input/output using XSLT, XPath, and Workday Web Services APIs for integration standards. Prepared actionable executive dashboards for HR analytics, compliance, payroll cost summary, and financial KPIs. Implemented Performance management processes including goal-setting, mid-year reviews, and year-end evaluations. Coordinated User Acceptance Testing (UAT), Regression Testing, Cutover Testing, and System Readiness for deployment. Administered Financial Reporting structures ensuring SOX compliance, audit traceability, and policy adherence. Maintained and migrated tenant configurations using Workday Object Transporter and Solutions. Monitored production issues via JIRA and ServiceNow, performed root cause analysis, and executed corrective actions. Published system documentation, user guides, and training materials to drive end-user adoption. Championed automation efforts to optimize Payroll expense reporting and reimbursements with improved accuracy. Governed ongoing support model ensuring smooth operations, adherence to SLAs, and knowledge transfer to client teams. Environment: Workday Core HCM, Finance, FDM, Payroll, Procurement, Compensation, Benefits, Studio, EIB, Core Connectors, XML, XSLT, ServiceNow, JIRA, SharePoint, MS Teams. Client: J.P. Morgan Columbus, OH Dec 2023 Nov 2024 Role: Workday Consultant Responsibilities: Configured and supported Workday Financials migration from PeopleSoft, ensuring continuity for GL, AP, AR, and Procurement processes. Designed and executed Workday integrations for payroll feeds, journal entries, and invoice uploads using Studio, EIB, and Core Connectors. Developed custom financial reports including GL reconciliations, AR summaries, AP accruals, and month-end dashboards. Facilitated requirement-gathering workshops and authored Business Requirements and Functional Design Documents (BRD, FDD). Mapped and validated legacy Chart of Accounts (COA) with Workday FDM structures (Worktags, Cost Centers, Projects, Funds). Configured Procurement workflows for requisitions, approvals, purchase orders, and supplier integrations. Built Cash Management solutions including bank account reconciliation, liquidity forecasting, and cash positioning. Optimized Payroll processing through FDM mapping, vendor integrations, reconciliation reporting, and compliance testing. Modified Business Process Framework to implement conditional rules, approvals, notifications, and recurring tasks. Authored Custom Calculated Fields to fulfill unique client reporting needs in Payroll and Financials. Administered Bank reconciliations and Treasury processes, ensuring compliance with corporate policies. Conducted System Integration Testing (SIT), UAT, and regression validations across Payroll, GL, and Procurement modules. Structured and scheduled recurring financial reports for compliance, audits, and executive insights. Optimized Security setups ensuring domain policies, roles, and access privileges matched organizational standards. Directed change requests by preparing implementation roadmaps, test evidence, and rollback procedures. Introduced Cash Forecasting dashboards to improve decision making for liquidity operations. Supported month-end close processes including reconciliations and journal approvals. Coordinated production issue tracking with ServiceNow and provided resolutions within SLAs. Managed environment readiness and upgrade roadmaps, keeping tenants on optimized release schedules. Delivered training workshops for Finance and HR teams covering reporting, approvals, and reconciliation functions. Environment: Workday Financials (GL, AP, AR, Procurement, Banking, Cash Management), Payroll, Studio, Core Connectors, EIB, XML, XSLT, JIRA, ServiceNow, Confluence, MS Teams. Client: Big Dutchman India Pvt Ltd Hyderabad, India Sep 2016 Jun 2023 Role: Sr. Workday Manager Responsibilities: Configured multi-country Payroll setups including union rules, deductions, accruals, and statutory tax processing. Designed Workday Compensation packages with global salary structures, bonus programs, allowances, and merit cycles. Administered Benefits setup across global regions including groups, coverage levels, and eligibility policies. Created and optimized Workday Advanced, Matrix, and Composite Reports for HR, Payroll, and Finance stakeholders. Programmed BIRT layouts for compensation letters and payroll statements. Engineered inbound/outbound integrations using EIB, Core Connectors, and Studio for Finance and HR data feeds. Validated legacy to Workday FDM mapping ensuring accurate COA translations across financial operations. Customized Business Processes including event-driven approvals, notification alerts, and conditional logic. Supported Performance Management cycles by configuring goal-setting, evaluations, and succession planning. Maintained Time Tracking and Absence modules, including employee schedules, overtime rules, accrual balances, and compliance reporting. Configured Procurement transactions including requisitions, supplier invoice validations, budget controls, and sourcing events. Managed Workday Security through creation of roles, groups, and business process policies. Supervised integration testing scenarios for payroll feeds, FDM structures, and procurement workflows. Delivered targeted user training and job aids for HR, Payroll, and Finance professionals. Implemented country-specific payroll/benefit policies, ensuring compliance with regional labor laws. Oversaw expense management setups including employee reimbursements, policy enforcement, and audit controls. Established FDM-based analytics dashboards to strengthen financial and payroll transparency. Ensured post-production support and continuous enhancements to maximize Workday adoption rate. Environment: Workday Payroll, Compensation, Benefits, Time Tracking, Absence Management, Finance, Procurement, Workday Studio, Core Connectors, BIRT, Excel, XML, Workday Reporting. Client: Sun Pharmaceuticals Industries Ltd India Feb 2009 Aug 2015 Role: Human Resource Consultant Responsibilities: Configured employee onboarding workflows and supported HROps for employee transfers, promotions, and exits. Assisted Payroll operations through data validation, reconciliations, and compensation reviews. Administered PeopleSoft Financials journal entries, reconciliations, and expense management. Created monthly HR reports including headcount, attrition, and payroll cost summaries for leadership. Standardized manual HR processes into ERP-based workflows using PeopleSoft HR and SAP HR systems. Coordinated regional alignments and workforce adjustments with HR and Sales leadership. Supported audit activities by compiling HR compliance data and payroll documentation. Analyzed incentive payout structures and supported HR in performance-based compensation. Built attendance and KPI reports, integrating sales and payroll data. Partnered with HR to refine policy documentation, training calendars, and review cycles. Migrated legacy payroll and employee data into centralized ERP platforms. Facilitated promotion/transfer approvals and assisted managers on ERP workflows. Contributed to system testing during migration from manual HR processes to SAP HR modules. Collaborated with Finance on invoice processing and vendor reconciliation activities. Drafted annual review reports to inform salary increments and workforce alignment. Provided post-implementation ERP support for payroll queries and HR transactions. Environment: PeopleSoft Financials, SAP HR, Payroll ERP Systems, MS Excel, Access, HR Payroll Reporting Tools. 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