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Bandi Mahesh

Bangalore

Summary

Having overall 6.7 years of experience, including 3.2 years as a Workday Consultant specializing in Workday HCM support projects. I possess demonstrated expertise across both functional and technical areas, with a strong track record in resolving production issues, enhancing configurations, and delivering end-to-end support for global clients. I am proficient in managing Core HCM, Absence, Compensation, Security, Business Processes, Reporting, Integrations, and Payroll modules, with a focus on operational excellence, compliance, and continuous improvement

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Workday Consultant

QUESS CORP
01.2023 - Current
  • Provided day-to-day support in maintaining supervisory orgs, position management, job profiles, and staffing models.
  • Handled employee data corrections, terminations, and mass organization changes using EIBs and data loads.
  • Resolved user issues related to time off and leave of absence by analyzing accruals, eligibility, and time-off plans.
  • Supported configuration updates to absence plans, carryover rules, and country-specific absence policies.
  • Maintained and updated compensation components such as salary plans, grade profiles, and bonus plans.
  • Supported annual compensation review cycles by configuring compensation review templates and resolving issues.
  • Managed user access by updating Role-Based and User-Based Security Groups in accordance with business needs.
  • Monitored and resolved errors in critical business processes such as Hire, Termination, and Change Job.
  • Updated approval chains, conditions, and step logic within business processes as per stakeholder requirements.
  • Built and maintained custom, advanced, and matrix reports for HR, payroll, and leadership teams.
  • Supported users by creating scheduled reports, share rules, and dashboards for real-time analytics.
  • Created and updated calculated fields for use in reports, business processes, and integrations.
  • Supported complex logic involving date calculations, string manipulation, and hierarchical conditions.
  • Provided support for Core Connector integrations (e.g., Benefits, Payroll), managing logs and output validation.
  • Customized integration templates and resolved transformation and delivery issues with vendors.
  • Managed EIB inbound loads for bulk data changes like compensation updates and job changes.
  • Configured outbound EIBs for extracting Workday data and scheduling secure delivery to external systems.
  • Monitored PICOF and PECI integrations to ensure accurate and timely payroll data transmission to vendors.
  • Provided functional support for payroll configurations including pay groups, calendars, and pay inputs.
  • Monitored Workday Studio integration errors using logs and supported issue resolution with the technical team.
  • Assisted in deploying minor enhancements and tested Studio integrations in sandbox and production tenants.

Workday Consultant

QUESS CORP
11.2021 - 08.2022
  • Configured Supervisory Organizations, Job Profiles, and Positions to align with organizational structures.
  • Managed data loads for employee lifecycle events using EIBs, ensuring data integrity and accuracy.
  • Designed and implemented Compensation Plans, including Salary, Bonus, and Allowance structures.
  • Set up Compensation Eligibility Rules and Grade Profiles to support diverse compensation strategies.
  • Configured Time Off and Leave of Absence plans, including eligibility rules and accrual policies.
  • Developed custom reports to monitor absence trends and ensure compliance with organizational policies.
  • Established Role-Based and User-Based Security Groups to control access to sensitive data.
  • Managed Domain and Business Process Security Policies to maintain data confidentiality and integrity.
  • Designed and configured Business Processes for Hire, Termination, and Job Change events.
  • Implemented condition rules and notifications to streamline workflow approvals and escalations.
  • Developed Advanced and Matrix Reports to provide insights into HR metrics and KPIs.
  • Scheduled and distributed reports to stakeholders, ensuring timely access to critical information.
  • Created complex Calculated Fields to support dynamic reporting and business logic requirements.
  • Optimized existing Calculated Fields to enhance report performance and accuracy.
  • Built Core Connector integrations for outbound data feeds to third-party vendors.
  • Utilized Document Transformation to convert XML outputs into required file formats.
  • Developed EIB integrations for mass data uploads and extracts, facilitating efficient data management.
  • Implemented error handling and validation rules to ensure data quality during EIB processes.
  • Configured PICOF integrations to generate payroll input files for external payroll systems.
  • Managed PECI integrations to process payroll results and update employee records accordingly.
  • Supported payroll processing by ensuring accurate configuration of pay components and deductions.
  • Developed complex integrations using Workday Studio to meet unique business requirements.
  • Implemented error handling and logging mechanisms to monitor integration performance.

PeopleSoft HCM Support Consultant

IN TECHNET LIMITED
05.2018 - 10.2021
  • Provided L1, L2, and L3 support for PeopleSoft HCM modules including Core HR, Benefits Administration, Payroll, Time and Labor, and Self-Service applications.
  • Handled day-to-day support tickets using ITSM tools like ServiceNow, resolving functional and technical issues within defined SLAs.
  • Analyzed and resolved payroll and time reporting issues by performing root cause analysis and working with cross-functional teams for permanent fixes.
  • Worked on mass data uploads and corrections using PeopleSoft tools like Excel-to-CI and Component Interface for efficient data management.
  • Performed impact analysis and regression testing for patches, bundles, tax updates, and PeopleTools upgrades to ensure business continuity.
  • Configured and maintained security roles and permission lists to ensure appropriate access control and data confidentiality in PeopleSoft HCM.
  • Created and executed test cases and test scripts for post-patch testing, tax updates, and enhancement validations in QA and UAT environments.
  • Customized delivered pages, components, and reports using PeopleTools (Application Designer, PeopleCode, Application Engine, SQR, and PS Query) based on business requirements.
  • Interacted with business users and stakeholders to understand issues, gather requirements, and provide timely solutions with proper documentation.
  • Monitored and optimized batch jobs and processes using Process Scheduler and Process Monitor, ensuring smooth overnight processing.
  • Documented knowledge base articles, SOPs, and support runbooks for recurring issues and onboarding new team members.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

Anna University
Chennai

Skills

  • Workday Core HCM
  • Compensation
  • Absence
  • Workday Security
  • Business Process
  • Workday Reporting
  • Calculated Fields
  • Core Connector
  • EIB – Inbound / Outbound
  • PICOF / PECI
  • Payroll
  • Workday Studio
  • Power Bi

Profile Objective

Having overall 6.7 years of experience, including 3.2 years as a Workday Consultant specializing in Workday HCM support projects. I possess demonstrated expertise across both functional and technical areas, with a strong track record in resolving production issues, enhancing configurations, and delivering end-to-end support for global clients. I am proficient in managing Core HCM, Absence, Compensation, Security, Business Processes, Reporting, Integrations, and Payroll modules, with a focus on operational excellence, compliance, and continuous improvement.

Timeline

Workday Consultant

QUESS CORP
01.2023 - Current

Workday Consultant

QUESS CORP
11.2021 - 08.2022

PeopleSoft HCM Support Consultant

IN TECHNET LIMITED
05.2018 - 10.2021

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

Anna University
Bandi Mahesh