Anjana Vivekanandan

Workday HRIS Analyst | Workday Core HCM | HR Transformation | HR Systems | Workday Configuration | UAT & SIT Testing | HR Technology | Business Process Improvement

Northampton, England, United Kingdom

About

Workday HRIS Analyst with experience supporting Workday HCM and HR technology initiatives across global organisations. My expertise includes Workday configuration, Core HCM administration, Reporting,business process optimisation, security support, HR transformation, system enhancements, testing, and stakeholder collaboration.I have worked closely with HR, Payroll, IT, and business stakeholders to deliver Workday solutions that improve operational efficiency, enhance the employee experience, and maintain data integrity. My experience includes supporting Workday implementations, HR system migrations, release management, user acceptance testing (UAT), system integration testing (SIT), regression testing, and production support.

Experience

  • Benefits Analyst at Barclays UK
    Dec 2025 - Present · 8 mos

    Key Responsibilities Provide functional and operational support for the Workday platform, ensuring the effective delivery of HR services across Core HCM, Security, and other Workday modules. Configure, maintain, and enhance Workday business processes, security roles, and system functionality to support evolving business and HR requirements. Partner with HR, IT, Payroll, and business stakeholders to gather requirements, analyse system enhancements, and deliver scalable HR technology solutions. Support HR transformation initiatives, including Workday implementations, system enhancements, process optimisation, and continuous improvement projects. Participate in HR technology migration and integration activities, ensuring seamless data flow between Workday and downstream applications, including payroll and third-party systems. Develop, execute, and coordinate end-to-end testing activities, including System Integration Testing (SIT), User Acceptance Testing (UAT), regression testing, and post-deployment validation for Workday releases and enhancement projects. Analyse and troubleshoot Workday production issues, collaborating with cross-functional teams and external vendors to ensure timely resolution and minimal business disruption. Support Workday biannual releases by assessing new functionality, performing impact analysis, coordinating testing activities, and implementing approved enhancements. Create and maintain Workday reports, dashboards, calculated fields, and data extracts to support HR operations, regulatory reporting, and business decision-making. Ensure data integrity, security compliance, and governance standards are maintained across HR systems through regular audits and validation activities. Support annual HR processes including compensation reviews, performance management cycles, organisational changes, and employee lifecycle events.

  • Workday Consultant at Freelance
    Dec 2023 - Dec 2025 · 2 yrs 1 mo

  • Human Resources Partner Specialist at Danaher Corporation
    Apr 2023 - Nov 2023 · 8 mos

  • Human Resources Operations Generalist III at ZoomInfo
    Jul 2022 - Jan 2023 · 7 mos

  • Senior Human Resources Coordinator at Yext
    Nov 2021 - Feb 2022 · 4 mos