Nikhitha Bondugulapati
San Jose,CA
Summary
Dynamic Workday Integration Consultant with proven expertise at AstraZeneca, specializing in complex integrations and custom reporting. Adept at enhancing system performance through data validation and continuous improvement initiatives. Strong analytical thinker with exceptional client management skills, delivering tailored solutions that streamline HR processes and drive organizational success.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Workday (BSA)
Athena Health
12.2023 - Current
- Involving in implementation of Workday HCM for various HR modules such as Recruiting, Performance, Time tracking, Absence, benefits
- Working with business process framework, well versed with multiple Configuration options in Staffing, Compensation, Benefits events, Talent Management Events
- Work as single point of contact for all activities related to Workday and HR systems - configuration planning, requirement analysis, data privacy, data validation, testing of business processes and integrations, post production plan and maintenance
- Configured and maintained Workday Core HR, Compensation, and Talent Management modules
- Designed, tested, and implemented Workday business processes to streamline HR workflows
- Developed Workday reports and dashboards, providing valuable insights to HR and leadership teams
- Created and maintained Workday Integrations using EIB, Core Connectors, and Studio
- Assisted in Workday releases, assessing new features, and recommending adoption strategies
- Provided day-to-day production support, resolving issues related to Workday functionality
- Managed JIRA tickets related to Workday issues, enhancements, and process improvement initiatives
- Supported system updates, patches, and continuous improvement activities to enhance system performance
- Led process improvement initiatives by identifying inefficiencies and implementing solutions
- Managed the Workday Security Matrix, ensuring accurate role assignments and secure access control
- Partnered with business stakeholders to understand security requirements and delivered tailored solutions
Workday Consultant
SNC Laval
11.2020 - 01.2022
- Company Overview: in India
- Primary duties include developing Integrations using EIB, Core Connectors and Studio integrations to integrate with third party systems and to create Custom Reports for various functional areas
- Created test cases for integrations testing and performed various kinds of integration and functional testing
- Created reports by using appropriate data source and business objects to deliver desired report output for end users
- Creating validation rules for different business processes and moving them to production after testing them in sandbox
- Design, develop and deploy integrations using Rest API's, EIB's, Workday Studio, and Core Connectors
- Configured and modified various core connector templates available in Workday based on Client's requirements
- Served as a Workday subject matter expert, enabling knowledge-sharing and upskilling across People and support teams
- Led resolution of complex system tickets beyond Tier 1 level and supported mass data conversions, transformations, and EIB uploads
- Created Complex Workday integrations using Workday Studio
- Configured various Business Process steps for several integrations
- Worked on several calculated fields like extract single instance, extract multi-instance, Arithmetic Calculation, formatting date fields, look up related value, Evaluate Expression, True or false conditions
- Experience in creating new integrations and supporting existing integrations
- Used sequence generators, generating templates, and validating inbound integration system results
- Worked with Simple and Advanced Reports, defining columns, business objects, fields, columns heading overriding, multiple sorting techniques, sorting by secondary objects
- Configured and managed the Workday Security Matrix, implementing enhancements to improve compliance and efficiency
- Conducted user acceptance testing (UAT) for new system implementations and updates
- Supported global rollouts, ensuring secure and accurate role assignments across regions
- Integrated Workday HCM data and created XSLT scripts for integrations to transform XML data
- Created custom reports and calculated fields for Payroll and purposes
- Developed and maintained monthly, quarterly, and periodic integrations with ADP using predefined templates, enabling smooth payroll processing for US and Canada employees
- Led UAT phases for Workday HCM implementations and new enhancements
- Configured PECI integrations for TMF vendors across global regions and supported multiple PICOF integrations to ensure proper payroll data transmission for international employees
- In India
Workday Integration Consultant
Astrazeneca
02.2018 - 10.2020
- Company Overview: in India
- Worked as a Reporting Specialist to create Advanced, Matrix and Composite to meet the business needs of HR, Payroll and financial application report consumer groups
- Develop and maintain simple to complex custom Workday reports (Advanced, Matrix, Composite) using Workday Report Writer and Report Designer
- Create and maintain standardized, real-time dashboards to display key metrics and insights for HR and business leaders in a visually appealing manner
- Provide support for Workday HRIS application, including researching and resolving problems, unexpected results or process flaws; performing scheduled activities; recommending solutions or alternate methods to meet requirements
- Troubleshoot and resolve Workday tickets, ensuring timely responses and quality solution documentation
- Collaborate with business partners to capture and document requirements for Workday reporting enhancements and fixes
- Execution of general administration and reporting tasks pertaining to People Analytics and Systems
- Provide the Engagement Manager with status reports and keep them apprised of overall project status
- Creating complex reports using the Firm’s HR systems and recruiting process
- Maintains the integrity of the employee information within the systems by performing regular system audits, working closely with HR and end-user teams
- Responsible for creation of metrics, attributes, filters, reports, and dashboards created advanced chart types, visualizations and complex calculations to manipulate the data
- Working closely with the Workday implementation partner and the HCM and technical staff to replace the legacy HCM systems with Workday HCM modules
- Worked on creating Complex Reports such as Business process-based Reports, Benefit Reports, Compensation Reports, Recruiting, learning Matrix and Composite reports, Employee information reports
- Responsible for requirement gathering and Providing solutions in the form of Dashboards, Custom Report Creation
- Designed and configured reports and dashboards to support HR and payroll operations, delivering clear and actionable data insights
- Managed Workday EIBs for bulk data updates and transformations, ensuring data accuracy and integrity
- Created several complex calculated fields for custom reports using various workday functions to deliver reports as needed
- Created Custom Talent & Performance management Dashboards for Internal team based on their management hierarchy to compare their Merit and Performance Analytics
- In India
Workday Analyst
AIG Inc
02.2015 - 01.2018
- Company Overview: in India
- Configured Business Implemented multiple projects around different functional areas in Workday including Benefits, Compensation, Reporting, and integrate with customer vendor systems
- Setup segment-based security groups for time off plans and payroll interface and maintain security access as per the business requirement
- Maintain domain-based security policies and allow or update access to different security domains as per the requirement
- Administer security issues and access challenges and make sure the right people have access to the right resources and tasks
- Worked on maintaining Supervisory Organizations, Locations, Staffing, Positions, Job Profiles, Job Families, Job Family Groups, maintaining Roles
- Configured several business processes like Hire, Create Job Requisition, edit position and more for different organizations as required by the users
- Proposed Compensation Package with Salary Plan, Allowance plan, Bonus Plans Compensation Grade, Compensation Grade Profile, Compensation Basis, to the hiring worker
- Hands on experience in Core HR, developing and configuring of Custom Reports, using calculated fields
- Developed several advanced reports around Compensation processes and benefits to report audits and required information to functional teams
- Maintained dashboards and worklets for the users to access their frequently used reports and functions at one place
- Configured several benefits plans and all required configurations around benefits including cross plan rules and validations
- Track issues and risks communicate status and escalate concerns to project management
- In India
Human Resource Coordinator
NewEra Technology
10.2010 - 01.2015
- Maintained all employee records accurately, including new hires, terminations, and changes in status
- Providing support and guidance to managers and employees on all HR-related matters, such as compliance, policies, and procedures
- Create and implement processes that align with the company’s recruitment, on boarding, and training objectives
- Develop and execute strategies to enhance the employee experience by promoting a positive workplace culture
- Partner with other departments to ensure that HR programs and initiatives are communicated effectively
- Worked with internal and external customers to gather, organize, and document stakeholder requirements for projects and application enhancements
- Writing the documentation that will support the business and project team that ultimately
Education
MBA - Human Resources
Osmania University
01.2010
Skills
- Workday Implementations
- Workday Integrations
- Workday Recruiting
- Workday Reporting
- Workday Finance
- Workday Business Process Configurations
- Workday Security
- Talent Management
- Vendor Management
- Workday HCM
- Report Writer
- Document Transformation
- Studio Integrations
- Business Processes
- Custom Reports/BIRT
- XSLT
Disclaimer
I hereby declare that the information furnished above is true to the best of my Knowledge.
Other Technical Skills
Workday HCM, Workday Integrations, Report Writer, Document Transformation, Studio Integrations, Oxygen, Business Processes, Workday Security, Custom Reports/BIRT, XML, XSD, XSLT, XPATH, XML, WSDL, XSD, MS PowerPoint, MS Project, MS Visio, MS Web, MS Excel, Oracle SQL, MYSQL, PL/SQL
Key Areas Of Expertise
- Workday Implementations
- Workday Integrations
- Workday Recruiting
- Workday Reporting
- Workday Finance
- Workday Business Process Configurations
- Workday Security
- HR and Payroll Technology Domain Expertise and Reporting
- Business Analysis and Process Redesign
- Client Management
- Vendor Management
Timeline
Workday (BSA)
Athena Health
12.2023 - Current
Workday Consultant
SNC Laval
11.2020 - 01.2022
Workday Integration Consultant
Astrazeneca
02.2018 - 10.2020
Workday Analyst
AIG Inc
02.2015 - 01.2018
Human Resource Coordinator
NewEra Technology
10.2010 - 01.2015
MBA - Human Resources
Osmania University
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