Saurav Jha

About Saurav Jha

I am a seasoned IT consultant with 12+ years of enterprise HCM/ERP experience, including 5 years in Workday Integrations and 7 years in PeopleSoft. Over my career, I have delivered complex HR and Payroll solutions for global clients, combining deep technical expertise with strong stakeholder engagement skills.Currently, I serve as a Workday Integration Lead at IBM, where I design, build, and optimize integrations using Workday Studio, EIB, Core Connectors (CCW), PECI, PICOF, and web services (REST/SOAP). My focus is on delivering secure, scalable, and compliant solutions that streamline HR and Finance processes across multiple geographies.In addition to integrations, I lead IBM’s initiatives around Workday Illuminate (AI/ML for HR) — exploring how AI-driven insights can enhance workforce planning, engagement, and productivity. I have also presented Illuminate to an audience of 100+ non-technical professionals, translating complex technical concepts into business value.Key achievements include:Leading PeopleSoft → Workday migration projects across 3+ countries, ensuring smooth cutover and data accuracy.Building Studio integrations that reduced payroll processing time by 30% and automated compliance reporting.Driving adoption of Workday Illuminate, positioning IBM as an early adopter of AI-driven HR solutions.Mentoring junior consultants and engaging cross-functional stakeholders to deliver GDPR-compliant solutions.I am known for being calm under pressure, a collaborative leader, and a clear communicator. Beyond my technical expertise, I bring cross-cultural awareness and adaptability, developed through international project work, travel, and ongoing studies in Spanish and German.Specialties: Workday Integrations (Studio, EIB, CCW, PECI, PICOF)| Workday HCM/Finance | Workday Illuminate (AI/ML in HR)| Reporting & Security | Web Services (REST/SOAP)| XSLT | ERP Migrations (PeopleSoft → Workday)| Stakeholder Engagement | Team Leadership

Experience

1. Managing Package Consultant

   IBM

   Oct 2024 — Present · Gurugram, IN

   Lead Workday Integration Consultant driving HCM/Finance solutions, migrations, and AI initiatives. Specialize in Workday Studio, EIB, Core Connector (CCW), PECI, PICOF, and emerging Workday Illuminate (AI/ML) offerings. Deliver secure, scalable, and compliant integrations across multi-country projects, mentoring teams and engaging stakeholders to maximize business value.Key Achievements & Responsibilities:Workday Integrations & Automation Lead: Designed, developed, and deployed Studio integrations, EIBs, Core Connectors, and Workday Orchestrations, streamlining HR and payroll processes across 3+ countries.PeopleSoft → Workday Migration: Led multi-country migration projects, ensuring data accuracy, smooth cutover, and process optimization.Workday Illuminate (AI/ML): Spearheaded IBM’s AI-driven HR initiatives; presented Illuminate to 100+ non-technical professionals, translating technical concepts into actionable business insights.Automation & Efficiency: Built integrations and Orchestrations that reduced payroll processing errors by 30% and automated compliance reporting, improving HR operations efficiency.Stakeholder Engagement: Partnered with HR, Finance, and IT leaders to deliver GDPR-compliant solutions, ensuring alignment across business units.Team Leadership & Mentorship: Guided junior consultants on integration patterns, Orchestrate, AI adoption, Studio best practices, and client engagement.Technical Expertise: Hands-on with XSLT, SOAP/REST APIs, Workday Studio, Orchestrate, and reporting; continuously exploring new Workday features and best practices.Technologies & Tools: Workday Studio | EIB | Core Connector (CCW)| PECI | PICOF | Workday Illuminate | HCM/Finance Modules | SOAP/REST | XSLT | GDPR Compliance

Education

• Annamalai University

  Bachelor of Engineering (BE), Computer Science

  2008 — 2012