SUMMARY:

• Taleo Consultant/Analyst with Functional /Business experience in all phases of Implementations, Upgrades and supporting of Oracle fusion HCM and Taleo.
• Experience and Knowledge of Taleo Recruiting, Taleo Onboarding, Taleo Learn, Taleo Performance, Taleo Connect Client (TCC), Business object /OBI reporting.
• Strong functional experience in Oracle Apps EBS HR modules (R12/11i) and Fusion (R9, R10).
• Extensive experience with design, development and deployment of business process integration using Oracle SOA - Fusion Middleware, BPEL (Business Process Execution Language), OSB (Oracle Service Bus).
• Partnered with two associates in the design, configuration and migration of data into new applicant tracking system (ATS) known as Taleo.
• Managing administration, configuration, reporting, and end-user support of Taleo Performance Management.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills along with outstanding learning capability.
• Involved in conducting a POC to the Client to show Oracle Fusion HR works, configured the entire setup in order to hire, terminate, promote and transfer an employee in Oracle Fusion.
• Configured Time and Labor and Absence Management in Oracle Fusion as per client’s business processes and showed the client how an employee can enter their time and absence in the fusion after getting hired.
• Experience in Oracle Fusion Governance, Risk, and Compliance applications deliver risk management.
• Implementing aspects of Fusion HCM functionality against business requirements as part of the development of a template Fusion Applications HCM implementation approach.
• Experience in integration of Taleo Learning Management System.
• Serve as system administrator for Taleo Recruiting, Performance, Reporting, and TCC Integration.
• Optimization of current configurations, conduct Taleo Health Checks, develop business case and justification, recommend best practices from global implementation experience.
• Analyzing current compensation structures and devised a program to improve employee incentive compensation and managing all Worker's Compensation Claims and general liability claims.
• Working on implementation and deployment of both the (TEE) Recruiting and (TEE) Transitions Modules within the Taleo global ATS.
• Implementing Fusion HR, Performance Management, Payroll and Absence Management.
• Mapped key legacy features to the OLF while using human resource information systems and PeopleSoft for implementation via Taleo Connect Client (TCC).
• Experience in Implementing Taleo Learning Management System with single sign-on integration, configured site, uploaded online courses, manage users.
• Prepare UAT Plan and Taleo/Regression Test Plans. Lead and own all Test deliverables, including creation of Test Scripts, Test Scenarios, Test Data Sheets and Test Reports.
• Serve as system administrator for Taleo Recruiting, Performance, Reporting, and TCC Integration.
• Extensive Business Intelligence experience using Oracle Business Intelligence EE 10g, 11g, Oracle Business Intelligence(OBI) Publisher 10g & 11g, and Informatica Power Center 8.x.
• Responsible for managing, identifying, documenting, and analyzing all recruiting related business processes in the area of HR Recruiting and Onboarding.
• Responsible for Design/Test/Sign Off on integrations from various systems (Workday, Taleo, HR Data warehouse).
• Completing goals management assigns in a timely fashion manner.
• Strong problem solving and troubleshooting skills with the ability to exercise mature judgment.
• Provide comprehensive HR database administration support for Oracle, Taleo and People fluent.
• Compose, modify, and update postings from job boards, social media platforms and various professional sites. Use Taleo software for applicant tracking.
• Work closely with hiring managers and HR Business partners to define and qualify requirements and to design and implement recruiting strategies.
• Responsible for installing Taleo Connect Client, System testing, FTP
• Mapped key legacy features to the OLF while using human resource information systems and PeopleSoft for implementation via Taleo Connect Client (TCC)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Sr. Taleo Consultant

Confidential, Providence, RI

Responsibilities:

• Consult with Taleo Onboarding team on integration details for TEE Recruit.
• Taleo trainer and administrator servicing all Taleo needs within the business. Implemented more than 200 Taleo User accounts and integrated.
• Interns on all aspects of Talent Acquisitions as it pertains to business growth and the HR function.
• Design and build robust and fault-tolerant Fusion Middleware components in BPEL and OSB using the Oracle Fault Management Framework.
• Configuration of Taleo Offer Letters, Candidate Selection Workflows, Pre-screening Questions.
• Managed vendor/agency agreements and coordinate Vendor/Manager relationships.
• Create and document a formal recruitment process also created a formal Taleo usage process.
• Responsible for making configuration changes based on Business need.
• Responsible for creating Taleo Connect Client (TCC) scripts for all the required integrations.
• Solution Design across the breadth of the Taleo Recruiting & Transitions cloud and lead Full Life Cycle implementation.
• Develop Functional and Technical Designs and related documents, current and future state process maps, gap analysis document.
• Lead development/configuration effort across Taleo SmartOrg, Recruiting, Evaluation Management, Advance E-Offer, E-Share, Contextualization’s, Career Section, Transitions and Learn.
• Created SQR to interface with Taleo Learning management system along with recruiting
• Leading the redesign of succession planning process to meet current and future talent pipeline needs .
• System Administrator for Taleo ATS, Taleo Onboarding and Taleo Performance Management.
• Provide on Recruiting/Onboarding/Learn and Taleo Connect Client(TCC),Maintaining Onboarding Processes. of products, promotions and sales procedures to staff in order to meet monthly sales goals Management of product inventory, displays and security.
• Solution Design across the breadth of the Taleo Recruiting and Transitions/Onboarding .
• Build and modify existing xml scripts in Taleo Connect Client(TCC). Resolution of errors using Taleo Connect Client(TCC).
• Enabled HCM Coexistence and integrated existing EBS Applications with hosted Oracle Fusion HCM.
• Developing Reports/Dashboards using OBIEE front end (OBIEE Presentation Services). Created Reports using different views like table, pivot, narrative, filter, compound etc based on the requirement.
• Support TCC integration and acceptance testing.
• Develop Business Requirement specification for various interfaces from between Taleo and PeopleSoft.
• Assist in configuration and maintenance of HR Systems - Supporting Oracle EBS, HCM Cloud, Taleo, Learning Management.
• Setup and configured Fusion HR, Talent Management (Performance, Goal & Profile Management & Payroll.
• Supervised the use of HCM File-Based Loader by the technical team in loading bulk data from Oracle EBS to Oracle Fusion HCM.
• Provide overall management of the Taleo Implementation Program, which included the Global implementation of the Oracle Taleo Talent Management Suite of applications.
• Lead associates in configuration decisions for Recruiting and Transitions modules.
• Worked on Performance Management, Pre-hire, On-boarding, Manager Evaluation, Succession Planning reports.
• Requirement analysis, Designed and implemented custom business intelligence solutions (Metadata and Dashboards/Reports) using the Siebel / Oracle Business Intelligence (OBI) Analytics platform.
• Provided functional and technical guidance to successfully implement their Taleo system.
• Hands on Experience in Configuring Taleo system & integration with ERP System.
• Extensive Knowledge in analyzing, planning, testing, support implementing of PUM images, Tax Updates & processing Year End Processing (US & CAN).
• Manage offshore testing team during System Integration and User Acceptance Testing during Taleo Performance Management upgrades.
• Proficiency with SQL and PS/Query for reviewing data, troubleshooting and testing/validating source system data.
• Used Payroll Batch Loader to load payment methods, bank details and tax details from EBS HCM to Fusion HCM.
• Oracle Weblogic SSL configuration for Oracle Fusion Middleware.
• Developed boot startup scripts for Oracle Weblogic Server and Oracle internet directory.
• Managed the User Acceptance testing, troubleshooting and reporting for the onboarding system.

Taleo Consultant

Confidential, TROY, MI

Responsibilities:

• Worked on Oracle Taleo deployments and supporting of Taleo Recruiting and Learn.
• Supported and deployed Taleo Recruiting and Learn including online configurations, with technical understand of the Taleo architecture and integrations.
• Responsible for installing Taleo Connect Client (TCC), System testing, FTP.
• Coordinated hiring processes including resume submittals to clients through Bullhorn, Fieldglass, Beeline and Pro-Unlimited, interview scheduling using Outlook and JobDiva; follow-ups and new hires orientations to assess and assist candidates.
• Managed the Requirement gathering and user acceptance testing, System Troubleshooting for the onboarding system.
• Technical and Functional Consultant with first-hand experience with Taleo Enterprise Edition full cycle implementation initiatives for multiple clients progressively through: requirements gathering, design, development, testing, and deployment
• Goal management, mentoring, and of employees and relationship building with outside contractors.
• Developing XML Schemas related to Client and reusable components using Oracle Fusion Middleware.
• Solution Design across the breadth of the Taleo Recruiting, Transitions and Learn clouds and lead Full Life Cycle implementation projects.
• Assisted in the complete on of a Fusion HCM Performance and Compensation Implementation.
• Interface and integrate Meter Readings using XAI and BPEL (11g Fusion); business modeling and documentation.
• Enabled HCM Coexistence and integrated existing EBS Applications with hosted Oracle Fusion HCM.
• Create Business Specific Reports in OBIEE, sample reports being: Applicant Tracking Reports, Offer Reports, OFCCP Audit Reports, Compliance Reports.
• Worked with offshore resources to develop and code solutions using a Taleo Connect Client (TCC). Unit tested and documented results.
• Have worked on multiple HCM modules including Recruiting, HR, Benefits, NA Payroll, ESS, Pension, E Performance.
• Involved in the planning and executing of the Taleo to PeopleSoft Integration for the learning management, compensation and recruiting modules
• Participates in effective delivery including analysis, implementation, testing and documentation of each and every Taleo session.
• Requirement Gathering from Super users for Oracle HR & OLM Reports, Alerts and Extensions.
• Provides recommendations or implementation of innovative solutions, modifications and enhancements to technology programs.
• Conducting recruiting by application tracking system (Taleo), referrals, and mass hiring, as required (quarterly) - hiring 50-75 new hires per quarter.
• Controlled store staff job results by coaching, counseling, and coaching employees; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results.
• Created Taleo performance management guide for managers and employees.
• Achieved financial objectives by preparing an annual budget; scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; initiating corrective actions.
• Worked with Oracle open Service request, get software upgrades and resolve system issues for PeopleSoft /Taleo.
• OBI Analysis and condition reports, scoping and building OBI Dashboards.
• Extensive Knowledge in developing various reports using PS Query manager and Xml Publisher
• Expertise in writing function Specifications, Business requirements documents, test plans, test cases, test procedures and test scripts based on requirements and specifications.
• Excellent Working Knowledge of automated testing tools like Quick Test Professional, Test Director, Win Runner, Load Runner, Mercury Quality Center

Taleo Business Analyst

Confidential, San Francisco, CA

Responsibilities:

• Support all talent acquisition and onboarding systems (i.e. Taleo ATS) and integrations with HRIS systems. Responsible for full project lifecycle, including gathering requirements, developing test plans, test scripts, process flows, testing,, and communication.
• Performed installation and setup of the Oracle Fusion middleware 11g software in development and test environment; configured WebLogic domain and SOA server.
• Incorporated Rational Unified Process (RUP) to create Business Requirement Document Specifications using MS Visio and MS Word.
• Contracted as an Oracle Fusion Compensation and Benefits consultant on a global Oracle Fusion HCM business transformation project.
• Deployed and monitor the Fusion middleware components using Oracle BPEL console, Oracle ESB console and Oracle Application Server Control.
• Performed benefits and work structures data population within Fusion HCM using spreadsheet based loaders.
• Participated in the implementation of new Taleo capability (e.g., Talent Review, Succession Planning, On-boarding, Dash-boarding, Mobile, etc).
• Made executive decisions to retain customer satisfaction meeting highest level of company goals Management duties.
• Responsible for creating, updating, maintaining, and executing manual test scripts for the Taleo Performance Management suite.
• Responsible for design and development of interfaces between Taleo and PeopleSoft
• Core Taleo applicant tracking system implementation project team member, responsible for evaluating vendors and participating in global planning activities, such as participating in vendor demonstrations, providing minimum system requirements, and reviewing RFPs.
• Collaborated with key business partners to determine ongoing recruitment needs
• Use the Moodle and Taleo learning management systems.
• Manage offshore testing team during System Integration and User Acceptance Testing during Taleo Performance Management upgrades.
• Supported and documented processes in Taleo, Oracle Learning Management, Oracle Purchasing, and Oracle Order Management modules.
• Providing industry specific guidelines for their Transitions process, with masking and restrictions.
• Involved in importing/exporting data from client's ERP to Taleo using TCC (Taleo Connect Client).
• Worked on AIM Documents like creating Technical Design documents - DS-140, Unit Test Cases and Installation Documents etc.
• Compared and reported the features, functionalities and limitations between Oracle HCM and Oracle Taleo.
• Was involved in creation of automated setup tool for end customer implementation.
• Utilized Taleo for requisition management, applicant tracking, offer, onboarding and reporting
• Provided analytics on job board usage, critical skill sets for employees losing coverage and special campaigns such as Wounded Warrior and referrals.
• Maintained data integrity in Taleo by running quarterly audits on the requisition life cycle and provided instructions on proper cleanup in the system.

Business Analyst

Confidential, NYC, NY

Responsibilities:

• Engaged in full life-cycle recruiting activities by managing an average of 25-40 open requisitions concurrently and meeting the set metrics.
• Participated in the creation of Business Process Workflow in creating and understanding the process.
• Followed Agile methodology guidelines and principles all through the SDLC process
• Conducted Business Process Review and Modelling, GAP analysis to develop, document and analyze "As is" and "To be" business processes - to develop migration strategy for transitioning from legacy-to-new platform
• Organized Joint Application Development (JAD) sessions with end users, developers, project manager, and quality analysts to resolve conflicts, schedule releases, prioritize tasks, and design the proposed application
• Conducted meetings with business users and SMEs to identify and gather Business Requirements.
• Worked on various Salesforce.com Standard objects like Accounts, Contacts, Opportunities, Leads, and Campaign.
• Coordinated with legacy application team for integrating data flow with Salesforce as centralized system
• Created various Custom objects, Tabs, Workflows, Reports, validation rules, approval processes and customizations within Salesforce.com
• Deployed, configured and supported the prototype application for its demo /UAT for various line of business from various cities, prepared deck for UAT & gathered feedback and followed up with further updates on the prototype and related documents.
• Customized Page Layouts for Salesforce.com Standard and Custom objects. Defined various Validation rules to validate the data in the application.
• Created custom report types and generated report using the report types.
• Good experience in Salesforce.com Configuration of roles, profiles, user accounts, implemented role hierarchies, sharing rules and record level permissions to provide shared access among different users.