Sandeepa Behera

Workday HCM Functional Consultant with 3 years of experience in Core HCM and 6.5 years in Talent Acquisition. Experienced in Workday configuration, Business Process Framework, worker lifecycle management, organizational structure setup, reporting support, and issue resolution, along with exposure to implementation and enhancement activities, EIB's and Core Connector concepts. Strong HR domain expertise with the ability to align business requirements with Workday solutions.

Workday HCM Functional Consultant - Fission Labs - Hyderabad

(2023-03 - 2026-01)

• Collaborated with business stakeholders to support end-to-end Workday Core HCM processes, including Hire, Job Change, Transfer, and Termination transactions.
• Configured and maintained organizational structures such as Supervisory Organizations, Companies, and Locations aligned with business requirements.
• Worked on Position Management staffing model, including creation and maintenance of positions and job profiles.
• Configured and supported Business Process Framework (BPF) for Hire, Job Change, and Termination, including approval workflows and routing conditions.
• Executed and validated worker lifecycle transactions, ensuring data accuracy and compliance with HR policies.
• Participated in implementation and enhancement activities including business process validation, organizational setup, testing support, and worker lifecycle process configuration.
• Supported end-users by resolving time-off and leave-related issues, ensuring minimal disruption to payroll and operations.
• Generated and analyzed Workday reports related to employee data, compensation, and job history for validation and audit purposes.
• Collaborated with HR and cross-functional teams to optimize HR processes using Workday, improving efficiency and user experience.
• Provided functional support and issue resolution, including troubleshooting stuck business processes, data inconsistencies, and security access issues.
• Gained hands-on experience in Workday tenant navigation, configuration, and real-time business scenarios through project-based exposure.
• Passionate about leveraging Workday to enhance HR operations, streamline processes, and support data-driven decision-making.

Lead Talent Acquisition Specialist (Head – TA Responsibilities) - Fission Labs - Hyderabad

(2022-03 - 2026-01)

• Defined hiring strategy with CEOs and leadership teams.
• Actively involved in business and workforce planning, working closely with hiring managers, delivery heads, and business stakeholders to understand talent needs.
• Leading a team of 3 recruiters, providing guidance, performance monitoring, and training to improve sourcing quality and productivity.
• Improved quality of hires by 20% through strategic sourcing initiatives and collaborative hiring discussions.
• Built ServiceNow hiring capability from scratch.
• Implemented Fabric.AI to speed up interviews, Instahyre for fresher hiring and used BarRaiser, JobTwins, and Incruiter for technical assessments.

Recruiter – SME - HCL Technologies Ltd. - Chennai

(2018-12 - 2020-02)

• Managed end-to-end recruitment lifecycle for niche technical roles
• Specialized in embedded systems and critical skill hiring
• Worked closely with business stakeholders across units

Assistant Manager – HR - Firstlead99 - Chennai

(2017-09 - 2018-10)

• Managed PAN India recruitment for IT and Non-IT roles
• Supported business development and client onboarding

Senior Consultant / Team Lead - Rujas Management Consultants - Chennai

(2013-07 - 2016-07)

• Lead the end-to-end recruitment for Auto, Industrial, and Manufacturing sectors.
• Managed Greenfield hiring projects for Auto OEMs in Gujarat.
• Handled onsite recruitment for Suzuki Motors (Ahmedabad)

B.Tech - Information Technology (2013)