Replaced outdated systems with Workday for scalability, efficiency, and M&A readiness
Location
San Antonio, TX
Workday Footprint
Benefits, Learning, Help, Journeys, Performance Reviews, Advanced
Compensation
The Groove Service
- Application Managed Services (Integration Support, M&A Support, Change Management)
- Deployment Services
THE CHALLENGE
Operating on an outdated system
Pape-Dawson was operating on an outdated system, using a finance platform adapted to support HR needs, which limited efficiency and scalability. This approach made it difficult to keep up with the organization’s high volume of mergers and acquisitions and delayed integration and decision-making.
THE SOLUTION
The Groove's Application Managed and Deployment Services
The project stood out for its fast-follow delivery approach, allowing Pape-Dawson to maintain momentum well beyond initial go-live. The Groove supported Pape-Dawson with a combination of technical troubleshooting, configuration improvements and advisory guidance across Workday
Benefits Configuration & Enrollment Support
Revolved enrollment, eligibility, HAS, leave, and open enrollment configuration issues to stabilize Benefits operations.
Accelerated Capability Expansion
Rolled out Benefits, Learning, Help, Journeys, Performance Reviews, and Advanced
Compensation within a single year.
Compensation within a single year.
Integration Design and Stabilization
Built and expanded integrations for supporting carriers, payroll, and acquisitions.
Acquisition-Ready Workday Foundation
Enabled seamless post-go-live acquisitions with repeatable integration patterns
and scalable design.
and scalable design.
Recruiting, Talent, and Reporting Optimization
Enhanced recruiting, talent, and reporting capabilities through workflow refinements, performance review support, dashboards, audit reports, and custom metrics.
AT A GLANCE
INDUSTRY
Civil Engineering
ENGAGEMENT
AMS and Deployment Services
EMPLOYEE SIZE
1,001-5,000
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BENEFITS
Benefits of Working with The Groove
Reliable Benefits and Carrier Processes
Improved reliability across critical benefits and carrier-related processes
Scalable Workday Foundation
Created a scalable Workday foundation that supports long-term growth and acquisitions
Optimized Workday for Insight and Growth
Enhanced reporting, visibility, and scalable Workday design
Smoother Workforce Management
Streamlined recruiting, hiring, and onboarding experiences