Implementation Consultant Resume
Detroit, MI
SUMMARY:
- Possess more than 13 years of experience in analysis, design, development, testing and implementation of PeopleSoft 9.x/8.x/7.x HRMS/HCM ((HR, Payroll, Time & Labor, Benefits and Benefits Admin, eBenefits, eProfile, eRecruit, eCompensation, ePay, ePerformance, eDevelopment), Workday HCM
- Involved in pre/ post - production support, which involves maintaining integrity of systems through problem prevention, detection and resolution techniques. This includes performance analysis, tuning, backup/recovery, debugging and security design.
- Proficient in all phases of software development life cycle including System Analysis, requirements gathering, Gap-analysis, design and development, Implementation, system testing, acceptance testing and end user training. Involved in full length Life-Cycle implementation of PeopleSoft modules.
- As part of the design team defined coding standards and performance optimization.
- Excellent skills in modifying/customization of PeopleSoft 9.x/8.x/7.x applications using PeopleTools, PeopleCode, SQR and Crystal Reports .
- As part of the deployment team performed code reviews, prepared and supplied documentation and trained to effect knowledgeable use of application systems.
- Ambitious and motivated, with a positive attitude. Ability to work within a fast paced and ever changing environment.
- Excellent problem solving/decision making skills with the ability to make key recommendations. Possess a weighted balance between strategic and tactical thinking.
- Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills. Able to establish strong business relationships with clients as well as co-workers.
TECHNICAL SKILLS:
PeopleSoft: Versions 9.x/8.x / 7.5 / 7.0 / 6.0
Tools: Application Designer, PS Query, Crystal Reports, XML/BI Publisher, Process Monitor, Process Scheduler, LDAP Mercury Test Director STAT Autosys
HRMS: HR, Base Benefits, Benefits Admin, Payroll, Time & Labor, Pension, Contract Management, Variable Compensation, Contributor Pay
Methodologies: IBM RUP UML AGILE SCRUM Waterfall and Spiral methodologies
RDBMS: Oracle 11g/10g/9i/8i/7.x MS SQL Server 2012/2000/7.0, DB2, MS Access
Languages: People Code SQR PL/SQL XML JCL C C++ Java COBOL HTML JavaScript VBScript.
Operating Systems: Windows 98/NT/2000/XP/7 UNIX AIX HP-UX MS-DOS 6.22 OS390
Software Packages: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) MS Visio Microsoft Project Visual SourceSafe and UML.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Confidential, Detroit, MI
Implementation Consultant
Responsibilities:
- Implemented/Converted Custom RFIS Module into PeopleSoft.
- Analyzed the existing system, presented with the pros and cons of moving to PS.
- Configured the new system to meet the existing functionality and provided with new enhancements to reduce paper work and seamless use of the system.
- Provided with the documentation for seamless transition of the use of the new system.
- Conducted unit testing and user acceptance testing (UAT).
Environment: PeopleSoft 9.2 HRMS, XML/BI Publisher, PeopleTools 8.54, Windows 7, Oracle 11g
Confidential, Los Angeles, CASr. PeopleSoft Developer
Responsibilities:
- Implemented Self-service (e-Pay, e-Profile, e-benefits and ePerformance), Onboarding Solution, Contract Management, Variable Compensation, Contributor Pay, I9, Taleo (Recruiting, Performance and Learning) projects.
- Implemented Workday for LatAm.
- Modified and created new reports and interfaces.
- Converted the Check Printing process from Crystal to XML/BI publisher.
- As on-call/Production support we ensure the entire batch payroll completes successfully which includes various inbound/out bound interfaces (Direct Deposit, ADP tax reporting, Check Printing) other than the regular payroll Calc/Confirm jobs.
- As on-call/Production support we support the day to day glitches just not related to data but server issues by involving the environment and admin team.
- Applied Tax updates / Patches / Bundles
- Conducted unit testing and user acceptance testing (UAT).
Environment: Work Day, PeopleSoft 8.9/9.2 HRMS, Crystal Reports 8.0, XML/BI Publisher, PeopleTools 8.45/8.52, Windows 7, Oracle 11g/10g/9i, SQL Server 2012, STAT, Autosys, Remedy, Taleo, Virtual Edge.
Confidential, Oakland, CAPeopleSoft HRMS Consultant
Responsibilities:
- Completed full-life cycle implementation of PeopleSoft 8.8 Sp1; gathered business requirements and collaborated to prepare functional designs; developed Tech designs and obtained approval from functional team.
- Did review sessions of requirements with end-users, created process flowcharts, diagrams and data mapping with Visio and Microsoft Excel.
- Involved in several online customizations for Benefits and HR to meet business needs for clients of different regions.
- Played a major role in applying the Tax updates / Patches / Bundles. Ran compare reports for tax updates; analyzed compare reports, retrofit customizations, and assisted DBAs in applying tax updates.
- Conducted unit testing and user acceptance testing (UAT).
- Implemented ePerformance module
- Documented attributes of performance management systems, including performance metrics, benchmarks, gathering statistical information. Data mining using pattern and classification algorithms and fundamental analysis.
- Interfaced with offshore team to secure business users’ approval on specific customizations.
- Provided technical / pre-production support for testing of Release1. Assisted in enhancement work for release2, involving additional customizations to in corporate changes for regions without breaking release1 work.
- Prepared job track for 14-day scheduling system. Worked on LDGL customization.
- Was On-Call for Post Production support ensuring all the HR-Payroll/Jobs/Reports/Interfaces completed successfully
- Performed release manager roles by functioning as a bridge between the new requirements that are moved into release 1 as part of production support and retrofitting it to release2.
- Change Management experience using Remedy for issue tracking (RFC), analysis, testing, quality assurance and deployment and migration to production environment. Testing includes Mercury Test Director (Quality Center) suite.
Environment: PeopleSoft 8.8 Sp1 HRMS, Crystal Reports 8.0, PeopleTools 8.45, OS390, Windows NT, DB2, SQL Server 2000, JCL,UML,STAT, Mercury Test Director, Remedy.
Confidential, West Palm Beach, FLPeopleSoft HRMS Consultant
Responsibilities:
- Responsible for business user review sessions, requirements gathering, UAT test scripts, project planning and resource planning.
- Mapped data dictionary, Reference Data set, use cases, Visio diagrams and flowcharts.
- Developed online customization for On-Demand Termination of employees in Managerial Self Service (MSS).
- Built custom batch program to distribute paychecks / advices across payroll printers.
- Created SQR process for paying certain earnings on a separate check with no deductions taken from earnings.
- Developed custom batch program for disaster recovery payroll. Custom batch program reads the last confirmed payroll and advances 80% of net pay using an advance pay earnings code.
- Designed custom payroll to GL/Projects interface based on the PAYGL001, as well as a custom Workers’ Comp to GL/Projects interface based on FOWC0009.
- Created end-user queries and reports to readily and efficiently report current and historical positions and open interest.
- Built a custom batch program that determines mail drop ID, ensuring paychecks / advices are mailed to the last location from which the employee reported time.
- Developed an interface to generate flat files to be sent to Mellon, including files with HR / payroll data.
- Created an interface for Mellon for 401K savings; Risk Labs; and reports for Benefits, HR and Payroll.
- Changed “Date of Birth” to a required field on the eligibility / identity page on PS PERSON record; changed “Action Reason” to a required field on PS JOB for hire, transfer, and termination actions.
- Customized hire process to utilize social security number as the emplid.
- Customized online process to check hourly compensation rate, ensuring it met minimum wage for the state.
Environment: PeopleSoft 8.8 Sp1 HRMS, SQL, Crystal Reports 8.0, PeopleTools 8.44, Succession Planning, MS SQL Server 2000, Windows, JAVA, UNIX.
Confidential, Cincinnati, OHPeopleSoft HRMS Consultant
Responsibilities:
- Prepared detailed project plan, utilizing Microsoft Project software to outline all steps required to implement FLSA processing at Provident Bank.
- Advised Provident Bank team members on “best practice” methods for implementing FLSA processing.
- Designed and developed various new and existing online pages and components for HR, Payroll, and Benefits.
- Configured and maintained all tables involved in Payroll processing, such as pay calendar, job code, and deductions; and processes such as pay sheet creation, PayCalc, PayConfirm, Tax Tables, etc.
- Assisted in setup of tables involving FLSA processing; created detailed go-live plan and coordinated execution with PeopleSoft team members. Provided post go-live support following implementation.
- Processed multiple FLSA-calculated payrolls and verified results for compliance with FLSA regulations. Led implementation review meeting with Provident team members to discuss setup steps and calculation results.
Environment: PeopleSoft 8.0 Sp1 HRMS (HR, Payroll, T&L), PeopleCode, SQR, Crystal Reports 8.0, PeopleTools 8.16, MS SQL Server 2000, Windows 2000
ConfidentialPeopleSoft Consultant
Responsibilities:
- Analyzed existing applications and assisted in fit/gap analysis and customization evaluation.
- Assisted in setup of Earnings Table, Benefits Tables, and Deduction Tables.
- Defined W-2 form to use tax, earnings, and deduction records.
- Participated in writing the inbound and outbound process for 401K, life insurance, and disability.
- Ensured customized SQR reports worked in new release. Modified SQR Interfaces for version 8 compatibility.
- Installed and used Upgrade Assistant tool during the upgrade to submit jobs to the process scheduler.
- Worked with pay sheets, pay calculations, pay confirms queries, payroll taxes, data entry for new hire, rehires, garnishments, and many other processes.
- Developed SQR to read vendor data from legacy (csv-file), and inserted into PeopleSoft Vendor tables.
- Conducted unit & integration testing of customized/modified applications and PeopleSoft delivered fixes & patches.
- Used Process Scheduler for scheduling recurring processes and for setting up reports to run at specified time.
- Worked with cross reference reports and system audit reports to compare data structures defined in People tools tables against the underlying database to uncover inconsistencies.
- Participated in the upgrade of HRMS 7.5 to HRMS 8.0 SP1 (HR, Payroll, Base Benefits, Benefits Admin, and Time and Labor).
Environment: PeopleSoft 7.5 and 8.0 HRMS (HR, Payroll, Benefits, Benefits Admin and Pension Admin), PeopleCode, PeopleTools 8.12, SQR, Crystal Reports, PS/nVision, Oracle 8.1.6 and Windows NT