Cara Fanion
Worcester
Summary
Experienced Workday Systems Manager with over 10 years in delivering HRIS solutions in Workday HCM, Absence Management, Leave Administration, and Time Tracking. Expertise in Workday configuration and business process optimization, leading cross-functional teams to drive HR technology transformation. Focused on delivering scalable solutions that enhance operational efficiency, compliance, and employee experience while maximizing Workday investments.
Overview
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1
Certification
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Workday Systems Manager
RSM, IncChi
Chicago
04.2025 - Current
- Spearheaded enterprise-wide Workday HCM, Payroll, Time Tracking, and Absence Management operations, delivering business process configuration, EIB integrations, system enhancements, testing, and advanced troubleshooting support across complex HRIS environments.
- Managed Workday inbound and outbound integrations, release planning, regression testing, and User Acceptance Testing (UAT) to optimize system performance and ensure compliance with workforce management standards.
- Partner with HR Centers of Excellence (COEs), third-party vendors, and cross-functional stakeholders to identify process improvement opportunities, implement scalable HR technology solutions, and enhance employee experience through Workday best practices.
- Led strategic HRIS initiatives, including Open Enrollment configuration for 14,000+ employees, while documenting business requirements and supporting Workday roadmap planning to maintain system reliability and data integrity.
Senior Workday Consultant
Capgemini
Chicago
10.2023 - 01.2025
- Advised and supported enterprise and Fortune 500 clients on post-production Workday Absence Management and Time Tracking solutions, enhancing workforce management and optimizing HRIS initiatives.
- Led complex Workday configuration projects including Canada Leave of Absence redesigns, employee-specific time off plans, and payroll-related absence tracking enhancements to improve compliance and operational efficiency.
- Led Workday Absence product, providing subject matter expertise and strategic guidance while troubleshooting issues to improve enterprise workforce management solutions.
- Collaborated with internal stakeholders and client leadership teams to optimize Workday functionality, streamline absence management processes, and enhance workforce technology performance.
Principal Consultant
Collaborative Solutions CVS
Remote
04.2022 - 10.2023
- Delivered post-production Workday consulting services specializing in Absence Management and Time Tracking for over 19 clients across Technology, Manufacturing, Education, Insurance, Municipal, and Life Sciences industries.
- Configured complex Workday solutions, enhancing global leave plans, payroll frequency transitions, calculated fields, EIB integrations, custom reports, advanced time calculations, and workforce compliance.
- Served as Workday Subject Matter Expert (SME), delivering troubleshooting support, client training, testing validation, and process optimization for scalable HR technology solutions in global enterprises.
- Led strategic workforce management initiatives, implementing paid family leave programs, custom work tags, payroll-related time tracking solutions, and automating enterprise HRIS processes.
Senior Analyst
Refinitiv
New York
10.2018 - 03.2022
- Supported operations of enterprise HR systems and enhanced Workday functionality, enabling effective service for over 40,000 institutions across 190+ countries.
- Led Workday Absence configuration initiatives across 60+ countries, supporting global workforce integration, compliance management, and enterprise HR technology scalability.
- Collaborated with global HRIS teams to integrate HR management systems and automate workflows, optimizing operational processes and advancing strategic workforce technology initiatives.
- Played a key role in the Refinitiv and London Stock Exchange merger integration, contributing to HR systems alignment, organizational transformation, and operational continuity efforts.
Senior Analyst
Thomson Reuters
New York
02.2014 - 10.2018
- Delivered Tier 2 Workday support and HRIS administration for global HR operations, resolving complex workforce management issues to enhance operational effectiveness.
- Developed workforce analytics, management reports, presentations, and data quality initiatives to support compliance, operational efficiency, and strategic business decision-making.
- Partnered with HR leadership and third-party vendors to implement scalable HRIS solutions, reporting enhancements, and global HR technology standardization initiatives.
- Provided training and reporting guidance, supported data management, and recommended process improvements while managing complex workforce data loads and employee system inquiries.
Human Resources Specialist
Bose Corporation
Massachusetts
2012 - 2014
- Supported HR operations including employee relations, onboarding, workforce administration, compliance documentation, and employee lifecycle management within a corporate environment.
- Assisted with workforce reporting, HR data management, employee communications, and HR operational support initiatives to improve organizational efficiency.
- Collaborated with internal departments to streamline HR processes, maintain compliance standards, and enhance employee support services.
- Maintained accurate employee records and supported strategic HR initiatives aligned with workforce management and organizational objectives.
Associate, Human Resource Generalist
LoJack Corporation
Massachusetts
2010 - 2012
- Assisted with recruitment coordination, onboarding, benefits administration, employee relations, and HR compliance activities across multiple workforce functions.
- Supported workforce reporting, employee documentation management, HR operations, and employee lifecycle processes to improve organizational effectiveness.
- Coordinated HR administrative functions and contributed to process improvement initiatives supporting workforce management operations.
- Maintained HR records and ensured compliance with organizational policies, procedures, and employment regulations.
HR Representative
Accounting Management Solutions
Massachusetts
2006 - 2010
- Coordinated onboarding, employee documentation, workforce records management, and benefits activities to streamline HR administrative support.
- Supported recruitment, employee communications, workforce reporting, and HR initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and employee support services.
- Maintained HR records and ensured compliance with organizational policies and HR standards.
- Collaborated with HR leadership to improve administrative workflows, internal HR processes, and workforce management operations.
Education
Master of Science - Communications With Focus in HR Management
Clark University
Worcester, Massachusetts, USABachelor of Arts - Elementary Education and Human Development
Boston College
Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, USASkills
- Workday HCM Configuration
- Workday Absence & Leave Management
- Workday Time Tracking Administration
- Business Process Configuration
- Data integration
- HRIS optimization
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Stakeholder Relationship Management
Languages
English
Native
Native
Affiliations
- HRIS Process Improvement Initiatives
- Cross-Functional HR Technology Collaboration
- Workday System Optimization Projects
Accomplishments
- Recognized for supporting global Workday implementations across 60+ countries
- Key contributor to enterprise HRIS transformation initiatives
- Successfully supported Open Enrollment configuration for 14,000+ employees
Certification
- Workday HCM Certification
- Workday Absence & Leave Certifications
- Workday Time Tracking Certification
Timeline
Workday Systems Manager
RSM, IncChi
04.2025 - Current
Senior Workday Consultant
Capgemini
10.2023 - 01.2025
Principal Consultant
Collaborative Solutions CVS
04.2022 - 10.2023
Senior Analyst
Refinitiv
10.2018 - 03.2022
Senior Analyst
Thomson Reuters
02.2014 - 10.2018
Human Resources Specialist
Bose Corporation
2012 - 2014
Associate, Human Resource Generalist
LoJack Corporation
2010 - 2012
HR Representative
Accounting Management Solutions
2006 - 2010
Master of Science - Communications With Focus in HR Management
Clark University
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education and Human Development
Boston College