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Sapna Shah

Laurel,MD

Summary

Experienced Workday professional with 7+ years of hands-on experience encompassing the entire project lifecycle, from requirements gathering and design to configuration, development, support, and testing of Workday applications. Adept at leading cross-functional teams and working within Agile methodologies to deliver exceptional results. Proficient across various Workday workstreams, including Core HCM, Benefits, Recruiting, Talent and Performance, and Reporting. I'm a self-motivated, team-oriented professional with strong communication and organizational skills, dedicated to delivering innovative solutions for optimized business operations.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Workday Consultant

KBL Associates LLC
02.2024 - Current
  • Analyze and configure tenants based on client requirements to resolve multiple issues, test configuration and deploy
  • Participate in Optimization projects to help clients realize their full potential of Workday
  • Advise clients on industry standards for Workday HCM in order to provide suggestions to achieve clean configuration and streamlined processes
  • Conduct thorough testing of new features and system updates, identifying issues and recommending improvements
  • Address post-implementation support issues promptly and efficiently, ensuring optimal performance of configured solutions for clients' operations
  • Provided expertise in reporting capabilities, creating custom reports to meet specific client needs within Workday environment
  • Evaluated security requirements for clients' organizations, designing tailored security structures within their respective Workday instances

HR Technology Consultant

VMware
01.2022 - 01.2024
  • Orchestrated end-to-end project lifecycles for 30+ HR projects, resulting in significant improvement in HR operational efficiency, processing time, delivering substantial cost savings, and enhancing organizational performance
  • Managed comprehensive testing, including system, user acceptance, and end-to-end testing for 3 significant projects covering HCM, Payroll, and Benefits modules
  • Ensured delivery of high-quality project outcomes and timely issue resolution
  • Participated in Agile methodologies across multiple projects, conducting daily scrum calls and incremental work, resulting in expedited project deliveries and improved cross-functional team communication
  • Provided valuable feedback and insights during Workday Community Brainstorms, Design Partner Groups, and Early Adopter Programs, leading to prioritization of the Active Consent feature for WD2024R1
  • Engaged in HR tool assessments and explored PXP platform for projects, contributing to valuable insights and ensuring optimal solutions aligned with organization needs

Senior Analyst HR Data & Analytics

CFA Institute
11.2019 - 12.2021
  • Acted as HRIS liaison and Workday champion, leading over 50+ HRIS projects across multiple Workday modules: HCM, Benefits, Payroll, Talent and Performance, Time Tracking, Absence Management, Integration and Recruiting
  • Spearheaded system and process improvements in recruitment, enhanced services to the Talent Acquisition team and improved the overall candidate experience
  • Managed mass data loads through the Enterprise Interface Builder (EIB), optimized data accuracy and operational efficiency
  • Guided the design and implementation of compensation and benefits programs and processes, including Merit Increase, Open Enrollment, and Benefits Integrations, resulted in enhanced employee satisfaction and streamlined HR operations
  • Addressed business needs by developing and implementing self-service dashboards and scheduled reports, empowered stakeholders and improved data accessibility

Reporting & Security Lead

Accenture
07.2019 - 10.2019
  • Spearheaded the deployment of the Workday HR/Reporting and Security workstream at a client site, ensuring smooth adoption
  • Developed custom reports and modified existing ones for client using Report Writer, optimizing data access and reporting capabilities
  • Demonstrated proficiency in building Advanced and Matrix reports, utilizing in-depth knowledge of Workday data sources to deliver valuable insights
  • Identified and applied best practices, determining the most suitable designs for both new and existing reports, ensured optimal data presentation
  • Created security groups, domain security policies, and business process policies, effectively managed user access and security protocols

Senior Workday Analyst

EisnerAmper LLP
09.2018 - 06.2019
  • Implemented scalable and flexible solutions across various Workday functional areas, such as Core HCM, Compensation, Recruiting, Talent, Security, Benefits and Reporting, ensured readiness for future business needs
  • Recorded business requirements, decisions, business processes, and workflows in the relevant documentation, including SOPs, training guides, quick reference guides
  • Coordinated with multidisciplinary teams, including developers, project managers, business analysts, and quality assurance staff
  • Ensured comprehensive understanding of requirements by reviewing technical designs and testing documentation at both high and detailed levels
  • Encouraged and implemented Workday feature release updates and enhancements, ensuring the system remained current and aligned with evolving business needs

Education

Master of Science - Industrial and Labor Relations

Baruch College of The City University of New York
New York, NY
06.2019

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Hunter College of The City University of New York
New York, NY
06.2013

Skills

  • Proficient in Workday HCM, Reporting, and Recruiting
  • Technical Requirements Gathering
  • Business Process Design
  • Project Management
  • Problem-Solving
  • Collaboration
  • Excellent Communication
  • Documentation
  • Troubleshooting
  • User Acceptance Testing (UAT)
  • Web Services
  • Process Documentation
  • Agile Methodology

Certification

  • Workday Pro - HCM
  • Workday Pro - Reporting

Timeline

Workday Consultant

KBL Associates LLC
02.2024 - Current

HR Technology Consultant

VMware
01.2022 - 01.2024

Senior Analyst HR Data & Analytics

CFA Institute
11.2019 - 12.2021

Reporting & Security Lead

Accenture
07.2019 - 10.2019

Senior Workday Analyst

EisnerAmper LLP
09.2018 - 06.2019

Master of Science - Industrial and Labor Relations

Baruch College of The City University of New York

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Hunter College of The City University of New York

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