Divya K

About Divya K

Over 8+ years of experience in Workday implementation, configuration, integrations, and support. Expertise in Core HCM, Payroll, Compensation, Benefits, Recruiting, and Absence Management. Skilled in Workday Integrations (EIB, Core Connectors, Studio, PICOF, PECI), Security, Reporting (Advanced, Matrix, Prism, BIRT), and Talent Management. Strong background in HRIS optimization, payroll compliance, and business process automation. Passionate about Workday innovation, system enhancements, and end-user training.

Experience

1. Hris Specialist i

   Core Laboratories

   Jun 2025 — Present · Houston, TX, US

   Leading testing and configuration of Workday Time Tracking and Payroll. Focused on building and validating time calculations, eligibility groups, and work schedules to support accurate premium pay. Partnered with Payroll and HR teams to validate eligibility groups and align Work Schedules with active cost centers, ensuring only relevant employees were impacted.Designed and tested Time Off carryover logic and resolved discrepancies in PTO/Sick accrual balances post-rehire and pay group moves.Troubleshot and fixed bump-up calculation errors by adjusting rule priorities between Holiday blocks and Bump-Up logic, ensuring accurate payouts.Collaborated with stakeholders to set up alerts and notifications for accrual and approval errors, improving visibility and proactive corrections.Streamlined business process approvals by reviewing conditions for Manager vs. Absence Partner steps, ensuring auto-approvals where applicable.Validated changes in Sandbox vs. Production environments post-refresh, identifying security mismatches and BP logic inconsistencies.Supported Payroll in running retro pay calculations after configuration fixes to ensure corrected balances and payouts reflected in PROD.Guided managers and admins on timecard open/close best practices, preventing employees from modifying past timecards while maintaining compliance.Coordinated end-to-end testing in Sandbox and Production, engaging HR partners and Payroll to sign off on accruals, approvals, and reporting accuracy.Conducted detailed rotation alignment sessions with site leads to validate 4-on/4-off and on-call scheduling logic.Enhanced Workday pay calculation accuracy by fixing EAV setups, retro triggers, and aggregator limits.Partnered with HR and Payroll teams to analyze 401(k) deduction and retro audit alerts, ensuring compliance and clean payroll results.

Education

• Amrita Sai Institute Of Science & Technology

  Bachelor

  2010 — 2014

• PRASAD V POTLURI SIDDHARTHA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

  Master of Technology - MTech

  2014 — 2016