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PRIYANKA GITE

Austin

Summary

Results-driven Workday HCM Analyst with over 5 years of experience in Human Resources and HR technology. Demonstrated expertise in Workday HCM, including Compensation, Time & Absence, Talent Acquisition, Reporting, Security, and Testing. Proven success in full lifecycle Workday implementations and system optimization. Adept in custom reporting, data integrity, stakeholder engagement, and compliance. Passionate about designing scalable HR solutions aligned with business strategy. Goal-driven analyst polished in managing and breaking down large volumes of information. Proactive at heading off issues in operations, workflow and production by uncovering trends affecting business success. Several years of experience in industry.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Workday HCM Analyst

Cognizant
Austin
05.2023 - Current
  • Actively supported the transition from a legacy HRIS system to Workday, contributing across implementation phases including design, configuration, testing, and deployment.
  • Assessed current HR strategies, system configurations, and business goals to design scalable Workday solutions aligned with future-state operating models.
  • Partnered with IT and HR teams, along with external vendors and consultants, to ensure HR transactions, data, and reporting met the highest standards of accuracy and compliance.
  • Played a key role in Workday security configuration, including setup and maintenance of role-based and user-based security groups to protect sensitive HR data.
  • Collaborated with technical teams to design that automated data flows, enhancing data integrity, and reducing manual effort.
  • Led test planning and execution for unit testing, business process validation, regression testing, and user acceptance testing (UAT).
  • Identified optimization opportunities by challenging legacy configurations and re-evaluating current system assumptions.
  • Maintained detailed documentation across all phases of the Workday project to support training, audits, and long-term governance.
  • Provided regular updates to cross-functional stakeholders to manage expectations, risks, and deliverables.
  • Contributed to the HR technology roadmap by identifying trends and proposing innovations to improve Workday usability and scalability.

Workday HCM Analyst

ADP
Livingston
12.2021 - 05.2023
  • Managed Workday configurations across Compensation, Absence, Time Tracking, and Recruiting.
  • Created and maintained calculated fields, custom reports, EIBs, and integrations with external systems.
  • Designed and tested business processes including hiring, job changes, terminations, and requisitions.
  • Conducted user acceptance testing (UAT) and regression testing for core HCM modules.
  • Maintained supervisory organizations, cost centers, and matrix orgs to support talent processes.
  • Configured offer letters, job postings, and Adobe Sign integrations for streamlined recruiting workflows.

Talent Acquisition Specialist

Armstrong Machine Builders
Nashik
10.2020 - 11.2021
  • Led full-cycle recruitment: sourcing, screening, interviewing, and negotiating offers.
  • Partnered with hiring managers to define roles and develop strategic sourcing plans.
  • Managed recruitment metrics and dashboards using ATS tools and Excel.

HR Associate

Ashoka Medicover Hospital
Nashik
08.2019 - 04.2020
  • Coordinated hiring and onboarding activities including background checks and employment contracts.
  • Negotiated salaries, supported hiring events, and ensured HR compliance.
  • Maintained accurate employee records and reports for compliance and audits.

Medical Coder

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)
Mumbai
06.2015 - 04.2017
  • Performed coding using Oracle Clinical and MedDRA for global clinical trials.
  • Conducted SAE reconciliation and collaborated with SAS and Data Management teams.
  • Participated in UAT and documentation for trial setup and compliance tracking.

Education

MBA - Human Resources

Nashik, India
01.2019

Bachelor - Pharmacy

Nashik, India
01.2015

Skills

Workday Modules: HCM Core, Compensation, Absence, Time Tracking, Recruiting, Reporting, Security

  • Technical: calculated fields, EIBs, core connectors, business processes, Configuration
  • Documentation and reporting
  • Presentation building
  • Security and testing: role/user-based security, regression testing, business process testing
  • Tools: SAP HCM (certified), Microsoft Excel, Adobe Sign
  • Strengths: Cross-functional collaboration, Process Improvement, Problem-solving, Documentation

Timeline

Workday HCM Analyst

Cognizant
05.2023 - Current

Workday HCM Analyst

ADP
12.2021 - 05.2023

Talent Acquisition Specialist

Armstrong Machine Builders
10.2020 - 11.2021

HR Associate

Ashoka Medicover Hospital
08.2019 - 04.2020

Medical Coder

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)
06.2015 - 04.2017

MBA - Human Resources

Bachelor - Pharmacy