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Sumaiya Razak

Sugar Land

Summary

Strategic professional in business operations known for high productivity and efficiency in task completion. Specialize in process optimization, project management, and data analysis, ensuring streamlined workflows and enhanced operational efficacy. Excel in communication, problem-solving, and leadership, leveraging these soft skills to drive team success and achieve organizational goals.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Global Workday Analyst

Smith and Associates
Houston
05.2025 - Current
  • Lead and manage end-to-end configuration, testing, and deployment of global Workday solutions across key modules, including HCM, Benefits, Payroll, Recruiting, Compensation, and Time Off.
  • Serve as the primary Workday subject matter expert (SME), supporting over 113 countries, ensuring system accuracy, compliance, and alignment with international business requirements.
  • Independently led the end-to-end migration of our global Workday tenant from a private to a public cloud infrastructure, including coordinating cross-functional teams, working closely with IT to ensure all new IP addresses and URLs were properly updated in the firewall, managing vendor and integration updates, and ensuring successful SSO and third-party connectivity with zero downtime.
  • Ensure data integrity through proactive audits, custom dashboards, and validation routines for critical employee lifecycle processes.
  • Analyzed cost and benefit scenarios prior to making recommendations on investments in technology solutions.

HRIS Analyst

Smith and Associates
Houston
01.2023 - 05.2025
  • Resolved issues related to data entry errors in the HRIS system globally by troubleshooting problems and updating records accordingly.
  • Partnered with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, troubleshoot issues, and implement scalable Workday solutions aligned with business needs.
  • Simultaneously led and supported key projects such as system enhancements, new module rollouts, and integration implementations while maintaining ongoing operational support.
  • Streamlined workflows and increased efficiency through configuration enhancements and process re-engineering.
  • Developed and managed project plans while providing status updates to management.

HRIS Specialist

Smith and Aguirre
Houston
05.2022 - 01.2023
  • Independently performed data analysis to identify trends or discrepancies in employee data globally.
  • Conducted audits of existing databases to ensure accuracy and completeness of data.
  • Collaborated with other team members to ensure successful completion of tasks.
  • Identified opportunities for improvement in existing processes, systems based on industry trends, best practices.

Human Resources Specialist

Mattress Firm
Houston
10.2021 - 03.2022
  • Provided full-cycle HR support for a national retail workforce, assisting with employee relations, onboarding, benefits administration, and policy enforcement across multiple locations.
  • Served as a key point of contact for employee inquiries regarding benefits, leaves of absence, payroll, and HR policies, ensuring accurate and timely resolution.
  • Administered Workday transactions including job changes, compensation updates, new hires, and terminations, ensuring data accuracy and compliance.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Human Resource Development

University of Houston
Houston, TX
12-2020

Skills

  • Workday configuration
  • Data analysis
  • System integration
  • Project management
  • Data integrity
  • Workflow optimization

Affiliations

  • Member of Toastmasters International, developing advanced public speaking, communication, and leadership skills through regular participation.

Languages

English
Professional
Hindi
Professional
Swahili
Professional

Timeline

Global Workday Analyst

Smith and Associates
05.2025 - Current

HRIS Analyst

Smith and Associates
01.2023 - 05.2025

HRIS Specialist

Smith and Aguirre
05.2022 - 01.2023

Human Resources Specialist

Mattress Firm
10.2021 - 03.2022

Bachelor of Science - Human Resource Development

University of Houston