Open to opportunities ยท Tampa, FL
Vamshi
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HRIS Analyst with 5+ years of experience in Dayforce and Workday HCM. Specialized in Reporting, Analytics Dashboards, Workforce Management, Benefits, Payroll Configuration, and Time Off Management.

Dayforce
Advanced ยท Primary Platform
Workday HCM ยท Proficient
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Platform Expertise

Dayforce
Dayforce HCM
by Ceridian ยท Advanced Proficiency
Proficiency
95%

End-to-end Dayforce expertise with a primary focus on Reporting, Analytics Dashboards, and Workforce Management. Deep configuration experience across all HCM modules from go-live through continuous optimization.

Core Focus โ€” Reporting & Analytics
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Reporting & Scheduled Reports
Advanced, matrix, and custom Dayforce reports with automated scheduling and distribution.
Use Cases
ยท Built automated payroll audit reports eliminating manual reconciliation across multi-location workforce
ยท Designed compliance-ready ACA, 401(k), and GL reports reducing Finance team review time significantly
ยท Created scheduled headcount and turnover reports delivered to leadership weekly without manual intervention
ยท Developed custom exception reports flagging time & attendance anomalies before payroll processing
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Dashboards & Analytics
Executive dashboards, calculated fields, custom objects, KPI tracking, and real-time workforce insights.
Use Cases
ยท Built C-suite HR dashboard providing real-time visibility into headcount, turnover, and labor cost by department
ยท Designed benefits enrollment analytics dashboard tracking participation rates and carrier feed status in real time
ยท Created WFM operational dashboards showing scheduling coverage gaps and overtime risk across all locations
ยท Developed payroll variance dashboards enabling Finance to spot discrepancies before GL posting
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Workforce Management
Scheduling, time & attendance, labor tracking, shift optimization, and WFM rules configuration.
Use Cases
ยท Configured WFM scheduling rules and shift patterns for multi-location field employees
ยท Automated overtime alerts reducing unplanned OT costs across field workforce
ยท Built T&A exception workflows catching punch anomalies before payroll
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Benefits & Payroll Config
Open enrollment, carrier feeds, payroll rules engine, GL validation, ACA 1095-C, and pay group setup.
Use Cases
ยท Led weekly-to-biweekly pay group conversion for entire workforce with zero payroll disruptions
ยท Configured automated carrier feeds eliminating manual benefit file transfers to vendors
ยท Built GL validation workflows enabling Accounting to reconcile payroll in real time
โ˜… Core Expertise
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Time Off Management
PTO, Sick, UTO entitlement configuration, accrual rules, and federal/state compliance automation.
Use Cases
ยท Configured PTO, Sick & UTO accrual rules ensuring compliance across multiple state laws
ยท Built automated leave balance reports flagging employees nearing accrual caps
ยท Resolved entitlement misconfigurations causing incorrect leave payouts on terminations
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Dayforce Hub
Role-based content, communications, and employee self-service configuration.
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Core HR
Employee records, org structure, security policies, and system administration.
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ACA & Compliance
1095-C, safe harbor codes, SECURE 2.0 Roth, and 401(k) nondiscrimination testing.
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Integrations & iLoads
Imports, exports, carrier feeds, GL interfaces, and third-party data flows.
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Releases & Upgrades
Release testing, post-upgrade validation, regression testing, and stabilization.
Workday
Workday HCM
Workday Inc. ยท Proficient
Proficiency
85%

Post-production and enhancement support across Workday HCM. Specialized in building advanced reports, integrations, and analytics that enable data-driven HR decision making.

Reporting & Analytics
Advanced Reports
Analytics Focus
Matrix Reports
Analytics Focus
BIRT Reports
Analytics Focus
Calculated Fields
Reporting
HCM Modules
Core HR
HCM
Payroll
HCM
Benefits Admin
HCM
Compensation
HCM
Absence Mgmt
HCM
Recruiting
HCM
Integrations & Technical
EIB Integrations
Integration
Workday Studio
Integration
Core Connectors
Integration
XML / XSLT
Technical
SOAP / REST
Technical
ServiceNow
ITSM
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Skills & Expertise

Dayforce Expertise
Reporting & Dashboards Workforce Management Benefits Configuration Payroll Processing Time Off Management ACA & 1095-C Open Enrollment Dayforce Hub GL Validation Carrier Feeds Go-Live & Stabilization iLoads & Imports SECURE 2.0 / 401(k) Releases & Upgrades
Workday HCM
Advanced Reports Matrix Reports BIRT Reports Calculated Fields EIB Integrations Workday Studio Core Connectors Core HR Payroll Benefits Admin Compensation Absence Management Recruiting People Analytics
Technical & Tools
XML / XSLT SOAP / REST APIs Power BI Advanced Excel ServiceNow Visio ChatGPT / Claude AI Power BI AI Visuals MS Word / PowerPoint Data Validation & Auditing Compliance Reporting
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AI in HRIS

AI is reshaping how HRIS professionals work โ€” from predictive analytics to intelligent automation. I actively use and implement AI-powered features within Dayforce, Workday, and supporting tools to make HR operations smarter and faster.

Dayforce Dayforce AI
Dayforce Co-Pilot

Hands-on experience with Dayforce's AI-powered Co-Pilot for workforce insights, automated recommendations, and intelligent HR workflows. Configured AI-driven alerts, predictive scheduling, and smart reporting triggers.

Co-Pilot Configuration AI Alerts & Triggers Predictive Scheduling Smart Dashboards
Workday Workday AI
Workday AI & Skills Cloud

Worked with Workday's AI-powered People Analytics, Skills Cloud, and intelligent automation for talent management, workforce planning, and HR decision support across enterprise environments.

People Analytics Skills Cloud AI-Driven Reports Workforce Planning
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AI Tools
AI-Assisted HRIS Work

Leverage ChatGPT, Claude, and Power BI AI features for report writing, process documentation, formula generation, compliance research, and HRIS data analysis โ€” significantly accelerating delivery timelines.

ChatGPT / Claude Power BI AI Visuals Prompt Engineering AI-Driven Docs
How I Apply AI in HRIS

Real use cases from day-to-day HRIS work

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AI-Generated Report Narratives
Use AI to automatically summarize complex payroll and workforce reports into executive-ready insights โ€” cutting documentation time significantly.
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Formula & Configuration Assistance
Leverage AI to generate complex calculated fields, Excel formulas, and XSLT transformations for integrations โ€” validated and implemented in production.
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Compliance Research & Policy Drafting
Use AI to research ACA, ERISA, FLSA, and SECURE 2.0 requirements โ€” then draft compliant policy documentation and system configuration guides.
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Integration & Data Mapping
Apply AI tools to analyze large employee data sets, identify mapping issues, and accelerate EIB and integration build and testing cycles.
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UAT Test Script Generation
Generate comprehensive UAT test scripts using AI โ€” covering edge cases that manual scripting misses, improving first-pass sign-off rates.
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Predictive Workforce Insights
Configure Power BI AI visuals and Dayforce analytics to surface turnover predictions, scheduling gaps, and compliance risk before they escalate.
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Work Experience

March 2025 โ€” Present
HRIS Analyst / HRIS Specialist โ€“ Ceridian Dayforce
Gulfeagle Supply ยท Tampa, FL, USA
  • Built and maintained complex Dayforce reports, scheduled reports, and executive dashboards for HR and Finance leadership across multi-location workforce
  • Led Dayforce go-live and post-go-live stabilization including payroll, time data validation, and testing
  • Configured and optimized WFM rules, scheduling, and Time & Attendance for field and corporate employees
  • Managed Time Off Management โ€” PTO, Sick, and UTO entitlement configuration ensuring federal, state, and local law compliance
  • Led Benefits & Payroll configuration โ€” open enrollment, carrier feeds, GL validation, and pay group conversions
  • Managed ACA administration including 1095-C updates, safe harbor validation, and SECURE 2.0 Roth compliance
  • Designed and maintained Dayforce Hub with role-based content and communications
  • Supported 401(k) nondiscrimination testing and prepared mock 5500 testing files for year-end review
  • Participated in Dayforce releases, upgrades, and post-release regression testing
January 2024 โ€” February 2025
Workday HRIS / HCM Analyst
Crothall Healthcare ยท Wayne, PA, USA
  • Designed and built advanced and matrix reports using calculated fields for HR and business stakeholders
  • Post-production support for Workday HCM across Payroll, Benefits, Compensation, Recruiting, and Time & Absence
  • Developed and supported EIB and Workday Studio integrations for inbound and outbound data flows
  • Led unit testing and UAT; supported Tier-2 HR Services issue resolution
December 2020 โ€” July 2022
Workday HCM / Reporting Analyst
Cigniti Technologies ยท Hyderabad, India
  • Developed advanced reports, calculated fields, and BIRT reports for HR and Finance leadership
  • Supported Workday HCM, Payroll, Compensation, Absence, and Integrations in production
  • Delivered post-implementation enhancements and UAT cycles with zero critical defects
May 2019 โ€” November 2020
Workday Consultant
Star Health Insurance ยท Hyderabad, India
  • Supported Workday HCM implementations across Core HR, Benefits, Payroll, Time Tracking, and Reporting
  • Built inbound and outbound integrations using Workday Studio and EIBs
  • Provided post-go-live production support ensuring system stability and end-user adoption
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Optimization Achievements

Key outcomes delivered by identifying inefficiencies and re-engineering HRIS systems to perform better.

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Reporting Architecture
Optimized Dayforce Report Design

Rebuilt the entire Dayforce reporting structure โ€” automated scheduling, distribution, and compliance-ready outputs. Eliminated ad-hoc manual report requests for leadership, saving significant analyst hours weekly and providing real-time workforce visibility that did not previously exist.

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Payroll Cycle Automation
Optimized Pay Group & GL Workflows

Re-engineered payroll cycle workflows in Dayforce โ€” converted weekly-to-biweekly pay groups, automated GL validation, and eliminated 3 manual steps per cycle. Payroll processing now runs significantly faster with consistent accuracy across every pay period.

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ACA Compliance Engine
Optimized ACA Module in Dayforce

Restructured the ACA configuration architecture end-to-end โ€” corrected safe harbor codes, affordability thresholds, and automated 1095-C generation with full audit trail. Eliminated significant IRS penalty exposure that existed due to prior misconfigurations.

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Open Enrollment Pipeline
Optimized Enrollment & Carrier Feeds

Redesigned the Open Enrollment configuration and automated carrier feed pipelines in Dayforce. Replaced manual spreadsheet file transfers with real-time validated data exchange โ€” significantly cutting processing time and resolving billing discrepancies that previously took weeks to untangle.

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Workday Integration Design
Optimized EIB & Studio Architecture

Built reusable EIB and Workday Studio integration frameworks in-house, replacing expensive consultant-built one-off integrations. Organizations now own their integration IP fully โ€” enabling rapid future changes in days rather than months, with no external vendor dependency.

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Time Off Compliance
Optimized Leave Entitlement Logic

Rebuilt PTO, Sick, and UTO entitlement configuration in Dayforce ensuring full compliance with federal, state, and local regulations across all employee locations. Resolved prior misconfigurations that caused incorrect leave payouts on terminations and accrual calculation errors.

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Certifications & Education

Ceridian
Dayforce Payroll Training Certified
Completed
Ceridian
Dayforce Benefits Training Certified
Completed
Workday
Workday HCM Functional Training
Completed
Workday
Workday Reporting Training
Completed
Indiana Wesleyan University
M.S. Information Technology Management
Marion, IN ยท USA
Tools
Power BI ยท Advanced Excel ยท Visio ยท ServiceNow
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Open to HRIS Analyst, HRIS Specialist, and HR Technology Consultant roles. Dayforce and Workday specialist โ€” available for full-time positions and implementation engagements. Based in Tampa, FL.

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