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Suneel Reddy

Sr. Workday Manager
Bengaluru

Summary

Workday Certified Integrations and Studio Consultant and IBM Certified Project Manager with over 14 years of experience, specialising in HR technology, payroll transformation, and automation across US and global clients. Led cross-functional teams and large-scale programs aligned with strategic business outcomes. Extensive expertise in US payroll operations, automation, governance, client engagement, vendor ecosystem, and integration delivery (EIB, Studio, Prism). Collaborative leader partners with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings. Experienced with team leadership, strategic planning, and operational management. Utilizes effective communication and organizational skills to drive project success. Track record of fostering productive work environments and achieving set goals.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
2018
2018
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work History

Sr. Workday Manager

Avaap
06.2024 - Current
  • Led enterprise HR and payroll transformation projects across HCM, Payroll, and Peakon
  • Designed SOPs, delivery roadmaps, and automation for payroll operations
  • Managed payroll disbursement timelines, vendor coordination, and compliance controls
  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
  • Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
  • Achieved departmental goals by developing and executing strategic plans and performance metrics.

Workday Manager

IBM
04.2018 - 06.2024
  • Delivered multi-country Workday payroll programs (US, EMEA, APAC)
  • Conducted risk assessments, QBRs, and talent engagement strategies
  • Delivered Workday Prism dashboards and automated reports for payroll data accuracy
  • Provided Workday expertise to develop configurations for new features for internal teams and third-party vendors
  • Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
  • Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.

Workday Lead

Sagar Soft
10.2017 - 03.2018
  • Developed custom and matrix reports for Workday Finance and Core HCM, ensuring data accuracy and compliance with client requirements
  • Resolved daily integration errors and failures, debugging in sandbox tenants, and migrating changes to production
  • Built Workday Studio integrations from scratch and shared UAT results with clients
  • Analysed client requirements, prioritised tasks, and provided estimates for solution development
  • Implemented end-to-end integrations using PECI/PICOF, CCW, CCB, and Workday Studio tools
  • Designed and developed complex studio integrations for Payroll and Finance
  • Created calculated fields and validation rules per Workday requirements
  • Designed Workday reports and dashboards using Workday Reporting tools, integrating data to support HR decision-making processes
  • Configured Workday Security roles and permissions to ensure compliance with organisational policies and data security standards
  • Utilised Workday Peakon to collect and analyse employee engagement feedback, providing insights to HR leaders to enhance workplace culture
  • Led a small team of 5 analysts, providing mentorship and ensuring successful delivery of reporting and integration projects
  • Collaborated with global stakeholders to align reporting practices with the client’s international operations, standardising report formats across regions
  • Environment: Web services (SOAP, RESTful), XSLT, EIB, CCW, CCB, PECI, PICOF, Workday Studio, Workday Reporting, Workday Peakon, Workday Security, Complex Calculated Fields, Document Transformations
  • Project: Point72
  • Modules: Workday Recruiting, Workday Payroll, Workday Finance, Core HR, Workday Reporting, Workday Peakon
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

Workday Payroll Lead

Iron Mountain
06.2016 - 08.2017
  • Created and edited earnings codes, deduction codes, and pay component groups
  • Managed Workday Payroll processes, including period schedules, pay groups, and eligibility rules
  • Built payroll and complex studio integrations, shared outputs with vendors, and secured UAT sign-off
  • Configured validations for earning and deduction codes
  • Worked on PECI/PICOF and Payroll integrations
  • Designed and developed studio integrations
  • Supported the development of self-service reporting tools
  • Created and debugged complex calculated fields and reports (Matrix, Composite, Advanced)
  • Configured and enhanced Workday core connectors
  • Managed requirements gathering and provided details for implementers
  • Environment: Workday Payroll, Workday Reporting, Workday HCM, XSLT, SDLC, Workday Payroll, EIB and Connector integrations, Calculated Fields, Cloud Connector (CCB), Workday Studio
  • Project: In-house Project
  • Modules: Workday Payroll, Core HR, Workday Reporting

Workday Consultant

POLARIS
09.2015 - 03.2016
  • Created advanced and matrix reports based on client requirements
  • Worked on PECI, PICOF, and Connector integrations
  • Designed and developed studio integrations
  • Created and debugged complex calculated fields
  • Championed HR’s reporting strategy and data governance best practices, recommending solutions for self-service improvements
  • Configured and enhanced Workday core connectors
  • Managed requirements gathering and provided details for implementers
  • Created custom reports (Simple, Advanced, Matrix)
  • Environment: Workday Time, Workday HCM, Workday Payroll, SDLC, DT (Document Transformation), EIB and Connector integrations, Calculated Fields, Cloud Connector (CCB), Workday Studio
  • Modules: Workday Payroll, Workday Time and Absence, Core HR, Workday Reporting

Sr. Workday Consultant

NTTDATA
03.2015 - 09.2015
  • Edited and created time codes, time-off policies, time code groups, eligibility rules, and conditional rules
  • Created custom reports for HCM, Time, and Absence
  • Developed calculated fields and conditional rules
  • Managed cases related to time-off plans, accruals, and leave-of-absence plans
  • Edited existing business processes and created new conditions/steps
  • Supported the development of self-service reporting tools
  • Developed integrations utilising SOAP, WSDL, XML, XSLT, and Workday cloud platform (Payroll and ADP integrations)
  • Worked on data migration using EIB, Core Connectors, and Workday Studio
  • Environment: SDLC, Business Process, Advanced Excel Techniques, Eligibility Rules, Report Writing, DT (Document Transformation), SOAP, WSDL, XML, XSLT, EIB and Connector Integrations, Calculated Fields
  • Modules: Workday Payroll, Workday Time and Absence, Core HR, Workday Reporting

Workday Consultant

BCFORWARD
02.2013 - 03.2015
  • Resolved Workday HR configuration issues, HCM configurations, and eligibility rules
  • Developed advanced reports for HCM and Time Module requirements
  • Handled BP changes and worker eligibility rule issues
  • Managed integration of time data from Kronos with Workday
  • Loaded accrual/time-off balance overrides and adjustments via EIBs
  • Identified and resolved recruitment issues
  • Handled issues with third-party agencies, job requisitions, and applications
  • Implemented business process strategies for end-to-end HR processes
  • Environment: SDLC, Business Process, Eligibility Rules, Report Writing, DT (Document Transformation), SOAP, WSDL, XML, XSLT, EIB and Connector Integrations, Calculated Fields
  • Modules: Workday HCM, Workday Core HR, Workday Time

HR Consultant

Zylog Systems
08.2011 - 01.2013
  • Sourced resumes using job portals to match client requirements
  • Conducted preliminary candidate screenings
  • Identified required skills and matched candidates to job descriptions
  • Uploaded resumes to the internal portal for jobs
  • Contacted candidates post-screening to confirm availability
  • Posted job descriptions to job boards and social media
  • Modules: Workday HCM, Workday Core HR

Education

MBA - Human Resource Management

JNTU University
Anantapur, India
08-2011

Bachelor of Science - Information Technology

S V University
Tirupati, India
04.2001 - 01.2008

Skills

  • - 15 years in payroll operations with end-to-end delivery for US clients

  • - Deep expertise in US payroll: processing, validations, disbursements, and compliance

  • - Strong knowledge of payroll vendor ecosystem, timelines, and automation

Certification

Workday Integrations

Playing Cricket, Listening Telugu Music

I love to play cricket with my kids and always be happy listening telugu songs

Timeline

Workday Integrations

07-2025

Sr. Workday Manager

Avaap
06.2024 - Current

Workday Manager

IBM
04.2018 - 06.2024

Workday Lead

Sagar Soft
10.2017 - 03.2018

Workday Payroll Lead

Iron Mountain
06.2016 - 08.2017

Workday Consultant

POLARIS
09.2015 - 03.2016

Sr. Workday Consultant

NTTDATA
03.2015 - 09.2015

Workday Consultant

BCFORWARD
02.2013 - 03.2015

HR Consultant

Zylog Systems
08.2011 - 01.2013

Bachelor of Science - Information Technology

S V University
04.2001 - 01.2008

MBA - Human Resource Management

JNTU University

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