SUMMARY

• HRMS Techno - Functional consultant with 8+yearsof rich experience in requirements gathering, analysis, design, development, implementation, upgrade and testing of PeopleSoft HR applications.
• Worked on 4 Upgrades (8.3/8.8/8.9/9.1/9.2 ) & 2 Implementation’s.
• Highly skilled at full life cycle implementation, upgrade and support of PeopleSoftHRMS solutionscovering all major modulessuch asCore Human Resources(workforce administration, workforce development, position management, Job Data, competency management, global assignment, career/succession planning, compensation/salary planning,MSS,ESS,e-Performance,HRMS security, department security tree-design/redesign etc.), Base Benefits, NA payroll, Time and Labor & Absence Management.
• Experience in designing and implementing workflows for the business processes in the PeopleSoft Human Capital Management system modules.
• Self Service applications (ESS) such aseProfile/eProfile, eDevelopment, Talent Acquisition Manager/Candidate Gateway, ePerformance, eCompensation, ePay, eBenefits,
• Strongimplementation/upgrade skillsand high level business process knowledgestarting with versionPeopleSoft 8.x, 9.0, and 9.1. The most recent experience includes 9.2 on Tools 8.54.
• Excellent process orientation in performingproject scoping,business process re-engineering, fit/gap analysis, functional design, application configuration, user interactions, testing, and production support.
• Good Exposure in setting up smart HR Templates.
• Strong expertise inQuality Assuranceas part of full life cycle implementations with specific emphasis oncreatingsystem/integration test plans, requirements traceability;developingmanual test cases/test scripts creating tests and test plans for the PeopleSoft applications and executing tests for Unit Test and User Acceptance Testing.
• Technical expertise in PeopleSoft technologies. Developed PeopleSoft Applications using People Tools technologies and tool sets - App Designer, People code, Application Engine, SQR, Component Interface, Data Mover, File Layout, SQL, PS Query and XML Publisher.
• PeopleSoft Patch Management/Upgrades, researched & applied Patches and Fixes/Maintenance Packsmanually and usingChange Assistant.
• A keen communicator with ability to relate to people across all hierarchical levels in the organization and stakeholders communication (vendors, consultants, statutory authorities, etc.); efficient in evolving a culture for motivating employees towards achievement of operational excellence.
• Skilled in deploying various methodologies to analyze process, recommending modifications to minimize escalations, realize operational efficiencies, control variability, costs and reduce cycle-time for enhancement purposes.
• Hands-on experience in documenting Requirements, translating business requirements into efficient solutions.
• Prepare Training material, User Manual, checklist for the process, Online Training to business user using Microsoft Lync and Classroom.
• Good understanding in translating business requirements into functional specifications for medium to large projects, developing artifacts according to standard templates
• Proven experience in implementing approval processes in various HR modules using AWE functionality.
• Ability to work cross functionally with variety of people to accomplish goals and support others.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Operating System: Windows 7/8, Server 2003/2008, Linux, HP Unix, DOS

RDBMS: Oracle 8i,9i,10g,11i SQL Server 2k, 2005

Languages: SQL, PL/SQL, Transact SQL, VB

Scripting: VB Script, Java Script

ERP - Technical: PeopleSoft Technical - App Designer, Data Mover, Component Interface, Excel to CI, Web Services, PeopleCode, Application Packages, Integration Broker, Web Services

ERP - Functional: Core HR, Benefits, Payroll NA, Talent Acquisition, Absence Management, T&L

Methodologies / Models: ER, Fit Gap, Six Sigma, Agile, Compass, SDLC

Miscellaneous: Toad, SQL Plus, Query Analyzer, Microsoft Project, Visio, UPK 2.7 3.5

Reporting Tools: PS Query, Crystal, BI Publisher

Web: HTML, XML, soapUI, xmlSpy

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Confidential, Plano TX

PeopleSoft HCM Consultant

Responsibilities:

• Worked on HCM 9.1 to 9.2 Upgrade, Enhancement and production support for 9.2 system.
• Responsible for Requirements gathering and documentation, Business Process Re-Engineering, conducting Fit Gap sessions, Design, Configuration, Testing, Go-Live and Production Support.
• Created new and customized existing PeopleSoft objects (Pages, Page Groups, Menus, People Code, Process Definition) and applied Security
• Involved in creating jobs and scheduling it through third party scheduler and resolved any troubleshooting issues related to batch jobs.
• Worked on Employee contract pay setup, Contract pay calculations and Contract renewals.
• Track and route a personnel action request (PAR) through reviews and completion.
• Worked with the Client testing team and the users and helped them out in the testing process of different SQR’s.
• Employee Self Service (eProfile), Manager Self Service (eProfile Manager Desktop)
• Provided user support and training for the new upgraded system
• Involved in Data conversion from the legacy System in to Oracle using SQL Loader, DMS scripts and SQRS. Developed number of conversion scripts and uploaded data. Used Change Assistant tool to move the objects from 8.9 to 9.1.
• Handled complete and accurate documentation for all the new processes and interfaces of 9.2.
• Worked on PeopleSoft integration tools - like component interface, file layouts and integration broker (External interface)
• Conducted meetings with the Users and the testing team and involved in discussing their problems and helped them out in finding the proper solutions for their requirements.
• Worked on designing the workflow for position request from department chair and escalation to HR department and having it approved from Budget and on workflow notification for position request and position change request on title change and department change
• Worked on Global setup of the manager (MSS) and employee self-service (ESS) based on the job codes, salary plan admin and grade for various countries. These also include their payroll currently setup and pre-retirement or termination reimbursement criteria.
• Analysed business needs and worked with functional resources to develop, design and test the solution for customizations, interfaces, and reports.
• Facilitating Fit/Gap sessions to determine configuration and customized Benefits Administration (Benefit Programs, Benefit Plans, Benefit Events, Rates and Calculation Rules)
• Worked on gathering requirements on ESS and MSS modules and designing the business process for clients to request a requisition for open position, compensation, promotion and transfer of direct reports.
• Implementation e Benefits (Open Enrollment and Life Events)
• Created custom Dependent Ben verification page to check whether the Dependents/ Beneficiary has been verified or not by the approving manager..
• Developed several Ad-hoc reports using PS Query for department salaries, salary plans, and deduction, participants in Benefit Programs, salary change Report, salary Mass Updates.
• Configured and customized request approval functionality, including multilevel approvals and alternate approvers using Employee Self Service (ESS), Manager Self Service (MSS) and Approval Workflow Engine.
• Developed Queries using Query Manager Depend on theFunctionaland Business to see the reports.
• Executing processes to analyse the quality of the data imported from legacy systems using business rules and analysing the errors, performing configuration and conversion changes to eliminate them
• Provide post go-live 24 x7 support for the Global Workforce for the HR, Payroll and Benefits.
• Worked on managing leave module based on guidelines at state / federal level. Need for accurately showing available leaves for every employee based on criteria.

Environment: PeopleSoft HCM 8.9/9.1/9.2 PeopleTools 8.54 Absence Management, CoreHR, Benefits.

Confidential, Huntersville, NC

PeopleSoft HRMS Consultant

Responsibilities:

• Diversified experience covering all stages oflife cycleimplementation: Requirements gathering and analysis, Fit-Gap analysis, design, development,data conversion, unit, integration and system testing, end user testing/training, Implementation, upgrade, Post-implementation support
• Conducting an analysis of various options and recommendations of best-fit solutions within the core ERP system, as it existed then. This entailed feasibility of upgrading the current PeopleSoft HCM 8.9 suite comprising modules such as Position management, group level budgeting, Competencies, Talent Acquisition (e-recruit), Compensation Planning, Performance Management including e-Performance, Payroll, Base Benefits/ Benefits Administration, e-Time/Time and Labor, e-Pay, eCompensation, Contingent Workforce Managementto PeopleSoft 9.1 version.
• Configured and customized AWE approval process for Time Sheet approvals.
• Troubleshoot performance issues in Time Admin.
• Troubleshoot exception issues in Time and labor rules for Overtime, Comp Time, and Holiday Comp Time etc.
• Developed and designed an approval process using Form Builder to create Leave requests.
• Documented all the customizations for fit-gap and impact analysis.
• Worked on compare reports to identify retrofit scope.
• Utilized Workflow, Message Agent and Application Messaging to improve Business Applications.
• Supported System Testing and UAT phases for 9.1 & 9.2 upgrade.
• Automated Leave Donation, Leave Receipt, and Leave Return administration processes.
• Developed new reports using SQR, Crystal and PS-Query.
• Created custom exceptions for hours over or below scheduled hours, meal break, and overtime in Time and Labor.
• Analyse and apply PeopleTools and Application Patches - Patches & Fixes, Bundles, Tax Updates and Maintenance Packs to different environments DEMO, PTCH, UAT and Production environments.
• Worked on Contract Pay calculations like Payment terms, Calculation processes, Prepay for benefit deductions, back to back contracts and Contract pay taxation.
• Prepared the Mapping Template for the conversion team with the mapping rules for each and every NA Payroll record.
• Setup Time and labor rules for Overtime, Comp-Time, and Holiday Comp-Time etc.
• Document system enhancement proposals, outline issues, alternatives and provide recommendations detailing performance, costs, scheduling, time and benefits
• Create test strategies and plan for System Integration and User Acceptance Testing.

Environment: PeopleSoft HCM 8.9/9.1/9.2 PeopleTools 8.53/8.54 Absence Management, T&L, Payroll NA, Core HR, Benefits.

Confidential, Racine, WI

PeopleSoft Consultant

Responsibilities:

• Implementation of PeopleSoft HRMS 8.9, modules being implemented were HR, NA Payroll and Time & labor.
• Requirement gathering, analysis and estimation and provided Status of development to Manager.
• Design Requirement Document, Functional design document, flowchart..
• Notification and workflow document to design who would receive notification based on each actions.
• Worked on Manager desktop enhancement project (MSS) which would give managers new capabilities to choose different activities (promote, transfer, terminate and etc) under their organization structure. This includes creating a workflow process and setting up different events and members who need notifications
• Performed application of regularpatch/fix updatesfrom PeopleSoft in ahigh-availability infrastructure, along with major upgrade initiatives as needed.
• Involved in running Time Admin and Time & Labor Load process, Pay Sheet creation, performing Pay Calc & Pay Confirm, running Pay Check and Pay Advice generation process as part of Unit testing for NA Payroll, also involved in system testing
• Worked on compensation setup - associated salary plan with a location on the Location Profile, assigning a salary plan directly to a worker on the Job Data - Salary Plan page.
• Training material, User Manual, checklist for the process, Presentation for Training the Staff member
• Support on call to business Staff members on HRMS and CRM Application
• Core HR, Performance Management setup with Succession planning and Custom PS Query reports.
• UAT- User interactions and assigning of the tickets to the team.
• Analysing Issue and Providing Root cause and provide Solution.

Environment: PeopleSoft HR 8.9/9.1, Oracle 10g, NA Payroll, T&L, HR

Confidential

PeopleSoft Consultant

Responsibilities:

• PeopleSoft Application upgrade 8.8 to 9.1 HRMS, Payroll for North America.
• Requirement gathering and fit-gap analysis between PeopleSoft HRMS application 9.0 & HCM 9.1.
• Review functional requirement documents and Process design using MS Visio.
• Review SIT, UAT and Payroll parallel test plans.
• Prepare Payroll parallel and Payroll UAT test scenario and test cases.
• Worked on multiple job methods, Concurrent Jobs (separate job instances), Additional Assignment, Global Assignment Temporary Assignment
• Lead & execute PeopleSoft payroll parallel testing in 9.1 including defects tracking.
• Worked on e-pay and e-profile self-service (ESS) system implementation project in order to help employee view their pay checks on the online system and also pull up achieve checks. Along with this managers could also review their direct reports comp and make necessary requests through custom workflow setup.
• Data conversion from the legacy System in to Oracle using SQL Loader, Developed number of conversion scripts.
• Lead and execute user acceptance testing including defects tracking.
• Analysed and resolved payroll related issues in PeopleSoft.
• Performed object and code migrations of customizations andmaintenance patchesandfixes. Created and implementedpatch management procedures.
• Co-ordinate with HR/payroll person in various Belk stores to help them understand and resolve payroll issues in PeopleSoft.
• Work with development team for requirements & user acceptance testing of new enhancements and tax updates.
• Perform payroll data audits and work with end users to resolve data issues.
• Perform bi-weekly payroll schedule execution through JobTrac that includes end-to-end payroll processing.

Environment: PeopleTools 8.51, PeopleSoft 8.8/9.0/9.1, NA Payroll, HCM, Benefits

Confidential

PeopleSoft Consultant

Responsibilities:

• HCM Upgrade from 9.0 to 9.1
• Involved in all stages of HCM 9.1 Upgrade project
• Involved in Fit-Gap and requirement gathering sessions with Business Users
• Analysed Compare Reports to identify the customizations
• Explored various new functionality & demonstrated to business users, such as New Retro Pay features in NA Payroll Paycheck Modeler. Manager Dashboard Alerts & Announcements
• Involved in completing the Post Upgrade steps as part of upgrade process
• Absence Management Leave take, Entitlement Configuration and Leave validation.
• Created functional spec for e-performance and manager dashboard (MSS) and how documents created for period for group 11 and 12 employees and approval process for evaluation through reviewer and HR admin before updating the person profile.
• Retrofitted several customized objects such as Pages, People Code, Application Package, Application Engine
• Retro fitting for ESS and MSS base Customized and Delivered Page.
• Researched & applied Patches and Fixes/Maintenance Packsmanually and usingChange Assistantin the 8.51 PeopleTools versions.
• Preparing Test Script using Test Framework tool for Custom as well as delivered modules for Core HR, Payroll, Benefits and Absence management.
• Involved in running Labor Load process for Hourly employee, Pay Sheet creation, performing PayCalc & PayConfirm, running Pay Check and Pay Advice generation process as part of Unit testing
• Customized Direct Reports functionality to re-apply 9.0 customizations in 9.1
• Involved in Unit testing, System testing and fixing defects raised during SIT.

Environment: HCM 9.1/9.0, People Tools 8.51/8.49, Oracle 11g, Absence Management, NA payroll, HCM, Benefits.

Confidential, NY

PeopleSoft Consultant

Responsibilities:

• Provide solution to synch comp leave balance in the existing production environment with Base benefits
• Walkthrough of Position Management functionality
• Introduce Time and attendance reporting structure hierarchy for employee and supervisor security utilizing Position management
• This is a two stage upgrade from HCM 8.3 to 8.9 and then to 9.0. My role focused on upgrade of Core HR and new implementation of the entire Compensation suite comprising Salary Planning, Variable Compensation, Total Compensation and eCompensation applications.
• Analyse HR data for configuration
• Stage the data for opening the job opening using VCB new approved position and tying applicants (Internal Vs External) to opening and going through the interview process, routing the resume to hiring manager through making offer and acceptance of offer until hiring employee in the PeopleSoft core HR application.(MSS)
• Fit-Gap Analysis proposing solutions to develop new functionality and workarounds
• Business Requirements Mapping, Fit Gap analysis session for HCM Time & Labor
• Demo Employee and Manager self-service (MSS) components of vanilla PeopleSoft to the Executive Committee.
• Power point presentation of various time reporting methods available in PeopleSoft
• Introduce different time reporting methods by setting up employees and contractors for self service
• PerformedOracle database refreshesas needed so as to facilitate the implementation of patches and fixes as delivered by PeopleSoft.
• Create a working document to collect Pilot participant information and define configuration standardization
• Configure Punch & elapsed Shifts and schedules
• Introduce various methods of maintaining schedules for Manager and Timekeeper
• Configure Time and labor and Installation setups for Self Service (ESS)

Environment: PeopleSoft HCM 8.3/8.9/9.0, Base benefits, Absence Management, CoreHR, T&L.

Confidential

PeopleSoft Consultant

Responsibilities:

• Preparing requirements traceability for a detailed coverage of User Acceptance Testing.
• Developing test cases/scenarios for end to end test coverage.
• Developing Job Aids as part of user training.
• Developing test scripts for execution of functional tests
• Coordinating with users in unit testing and system testing for all the requirements.
• Adding value to user training with valuable tips and tricks for easy application usage.
• Worked on manager and employee self-service, stock Admin, benefit admin and compensation modules, which include taking requirements from the business users on Manager (MSS) and Employee Self Service (ESS)application and converting them to requirement traceability matrix
• Reviewing user’s level of comfort using applications with related metrics.
• Coordinating development of training materials using UPK
• Facilitating business policy orientation for users with internal policy/subject matter experts.

Environment: PeopleSoft 8.8, Core HR, Talent Acquisition Manager.