What is Workday HCM?

• Workday HCM (Human Capital Management) is a powerful cloud-based software suite for managing all aspects of human resources.
• It covers processes like:
  • Payroll
  • Benefits Administration
  • Time Tracking
  • Talent Management
  • Compensation
  • Recruiting
  • And more

What is Fivetran?

• Fivetran is a leading cloud-based data pipeline service that excels in automated data integration.
• It simplifies and streamlines the process of moving data from various sources (like Workday HCM) into a centralized data warehouse or data lake.

How Fivetran Integrates with Workday HCM

1. Connection: Fivetran establishes a secure connection to your Workday HCM instance using Workday’s API.
2. Extraction: Fivetran automatically extracts relevant data from your Workday HCM modules (Compensation, Payroll, core HCM, etc.).
3. Loading: Fivetran loads the extracted data into your chosen data warehouse (such as Snowflake, Redshift, BigQuery, Databricks, or PostgreSQL).
4. Transformation (Optional): Fivetran, in conjunction with tools like dbt, can apply transformations to your Workday HCM data, making it easier to analyze and understand.
5. Maintenance: Fivetran continuously monitors and updates your data pipeline, ensuring up-to-date HR information is readily available in your data warehouse.

Benefits of Using Fivetran with Workday HCM

• Centralized HR Data: Consolidates HR data from Workday HCM with other data sources, offering a holistic view of the organization.
• Reduced Manual Effort: Fivetran’s automation eliminates time-consuming, manual data extraction and transformation processes.
• Faster & Better Insights: Easily build reports and dashboards on combined HR data, leading to actionable insights and informed decision-making.
• Scalability: Fivetran grows effortlessly with your Workday HCM implementation, providing a scalable analytics solution.
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