SUMMARY:

• 7 + years of extensive experience in Taleo Functional Analyst, Business Analysis, and business process re - engineering with proven ability to articulate business values.
• Proficient to handle Taleo Connect Client (TCC) integration design, development and testing with imports/exports via TCC for Oracle-Taleo TEE products: Recruiting, Onboarding/Transitions and Performance Management.
• Experience in Oracle (OBIEE) Taleo deployments and supporting of Taleo Recruiting and Learn and troubleshot TCC Script issues with the assistance of Taleo Support and Technical resources
• Extensive Experience in supporting ATS application with TCC Integrations, created TCC scripts to enhance the current ATS system.
• Proficient in Technical and Business Writing, Business Process Flow, Business Process Modelling, Business Analysis and Testing various methodologies.
• Specialised in Oracle Taleo version 14A, 14B, 15A TEE and TBE Talent Management, implementations, System Administration, Configurations, Software as a Service (SAAS), PMO, Business Process Re-engineering for domestic and international clients.
• Experience working with business users to analyse and document business requirements and system functional specifications for projects that follow Service Oriented Architecture (SOA).
• Experienced in maintaining Implementation and Training documentation used for Taleo Implementations, supporting HR, Payroll, OTL (Oracle time & Labor), Taleo modules.
• Expertise in Oracle Taleo Recruiting On boarding Taleo Integration with Oracle HRMS using Taleo Connect Client.
• Have good Agile methodology experience (Scrum, RUP, XP, i.e. Iterative Development and Project Management).
• Upgraded high priority reports from legacy ATS to the Taleo Reporting and Analytics module utilizing Business Object.
• Administered and Maintained Taleo SaaS Talent Management System (Recruiting Module) along with full-cycle process planning and development.
• Expertise in gap analysis, documenting differences of client's current Taleo application. Documenting differences between the functionality and capabilities of the current Taleo implementation versus those that are available in the latest release, make recommendations on enhancements or configuration changes.
• Expertise in Preparing and presenting user guide for Taleo Recruiting module, created, customized, and validated, Taleo reports.
• Extensive experience in Configuration of Taleo Reports and Dashboards within OBIEE Reporting also experienced in working on the design of Functional Design Documents (FDDs) of all the absences.
• Specializing in Onboarding, Oracle Business Intelligence (OBI) reporting, Recruiting, upgrades, optimizations, Taleo Connect Client (TCC) integrations, and Taleo training for administrators and system users.
• Project Coordinator role for upgrading Taleo 7.5 to Taleo 10, Taleo Enterprise Performance Management implementation.
• Provided Oracle 11i, R12functional support for payroll, benefits and/or HR business users.
• Participated in the design, built, test and maintenance of global System in Oracle R12 with migration of data from Taleo.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Sr.Taleo Consultant

Confidential - New York, NY

Responsibilities:

• Conduct Requirement Gathering workshops; develop configuration workbooks and integration data maps at client location.
• Provide Transition/Transformation, Change Management Consultation and Business Process Engineering services to the clients to adapt to the changing technology landscape.
• 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, Contextualizations, Career Section, Transitions and Learn.
• Lead UAT, SIT, Train the Trainer, Cutover/Deployment and Post go-live activities Industry Focus: Law Firm, Insurance, Grocery Chains & Legal excellence
• Lead the Integration project on TCC with various HRMS systems including Peoplesoft, Fusion Peoplesoft & Taleo Integration High level Overview:
• Identification of type fields used in PS - parameters analysis, length & type. PS division into Legal Entities, Person ID, Person Number, Comp & Benefits, Payroll location identification
• Data flow review from PS to Taleo through TCC. Personal Info, Education, Emergency contact

Taleo Consultant

Confidential - Chicago, IL

Responsibilities:

• Managed the End-user support of Recruiters, Recruiting Coordinators, Hiring Managers, Executives and stakeholders.
• Facilitated requirements gathering sessions as well as oversee UAT for Taleo enhancements and modifications.
• Partnered with vendors and Taleo passport partners with integrations and configurations.
• Gathered requirements from executives, HR and hiring managers to define the requisition workflow and recruiting workflow.
• Worked on successful implementation and integration of Taleo Recruiting via TCC (Taleo Connect Client)
• Trained managers and the executive team on requisition and candidate approvals and workflow processes.
• Created and maintained all career sites, offer letter templates, updated and maintained data files, passwords and user accounts.
• Worked cross-functionally with IT and LOB teams to ensure effective execution of Oracle HCM software such as Oracle HCM Fusion & Taleo Applications.
• Worked integrating Workday with other applications such as Taleo and internal vendor systems.
• Developed test cases for Workday Integration testing of inbound and outbound interfaces to and from Workday modules and other third-party system.
• Developed Test plans to list out all activities based on the scope of business processes, integrations and Payroll.
• Provided Taleo support for field and store level hiring managers during the recruiting and onboarding process
• Created standard documentation templates and SDLC methodology used in the HRIS Department in compliance with SOX Requirements
• Addressed systems issues or opportunities with Oracle/ Taleo and other integrated partners or vendors; managed follow-up to ensure timely resolution.
• Maintained integrations between Oracle/ Taleo Recruiting and internal/external partners including background check, assessment, tax credit, CRM, and virtual interview.
• Gathered requirements and conducted needs assessments for stakeholders for system optimization and system replacement evaluations.
• Tested, troubleshot and analysed Taleo for current package and service upgrades, adding and configuring new functionality as it became available.
• Involved in the development and support of Taleo extract scripts created on Taleo's client server
• Collaborated with business subject matter expert to create technical documentation for financial application processes.
• Automated HR Reports in Oracle Fusion/Taleo, transforming Data into Excel and Access, Presenting Analysis in PowerPoint.
• Designed the HRIS business processes and supporting module elements, HRMS, Benefits, LMS, Applicant Tracking, and related business processes.
• Analysed and translated user stories into detailed requirements providing IT work estimates.
• Defined and communicated targeted functional solution via functional designs documents and specification documents
• Worked closely with Project Managers, design architects, developers, testing team throughout the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
• Performed business process improvement enhancements, which included both IT system improvements and streamlined manual business procedures

Taleo Consultant

Confidential - Manhattan, NY

Responsibilities:

• Worked on the Integration of Oracle Fusion HCM with other modules like Taleo Recruitment and Onboarding.
• Performed GAP analysis of business rules, business and system process flows, user administration to be used for the new merged platform.
• Also, performed the as-is and to-be Assessment to understand the underlying gap in the business process.
• Successfully created all the initial reports for the Taleo project go-live using OBIEE, after minimal training.
• Worked mainly on the functional based Taleo systems in Recruitment data and compensation data in data migration.
• Developed custom reports using Business Objects in Oracle-Taleo for leadership, human resources, and talent acquisition teams.
• Responsible for gathering and documenting requirements, designing, tracking, reporting and analysing key organizational and operational reports.
• Participated in developing ETL's for Data extraction, Data transformation and loading into Taleo systems.
• Developed reports in Taleo software for the tracking of applicants for job openings and onboarding of newly hired employees.
• Gather requirements and coordinate branding file updates with Taleo team and external vendors.
• Conducted product discovery sessions with technical team to plan incremental releases of Taleo application.
• Maintained all relevant dates, statuses and candidate information in the Applicant Tracking System (Taleo) and Case Management system (PeopleSoft).
• Extensively used MS Visio to develop the solution concept, business timeline and wireframes.
• Involved in the project for implementing Best Practices for Business Analysis in the organization and instrumental in the transition plan for Agile Development methodology using SCRUM.
• Partner with Taleo and internal IT teams to understand, document and present process around job import failure troubleshooting workflow to wider cross-functional team.
• Work closely with Talent Management leadership and HR leadership on strategic planning, projects and prioritization efforts.
• Adhere to standard project methodologies; manage, document, and execute tasks and timelines and project team members to successfully complete projects on time and within scope.
• Responsible for management and integration of third party onboarding process for Talent Management team.
• Developed metrics to track and analyse financial, operational, and/or statistical performance of key Talent Management dashboard aspects.
• Collected and analysed data, evaluate department processes and procedures and recommend strategies designed to solve issues.
• Facilitates User Acceptance Test sessions with customers, assigning defects to appropriate project team members and tracking resolution to completion.
• Worked effectively with the customer business to quickly learn the culture and relationships.
• Business Analyst experienced in software modeling tools for documenting requirements, business modeling and use cases.
• Facilitates User Acceptance Test sessions with customers, assigning defects to appropriate project team members and tracking resolution to completion.

Taleo Consulant

Confidential - Quincy, MA

Responsibilities:

• Worked with offshore resources to develop and code solutions using a Taleo Connect Client. Unit tested and documented results.
• Designed Organizational Data Mapping Process Flows between HRMS, Global Data Warehouse and Taleo.
• Started and developed the Center of Excellence for all Taleo projects. Includes functional, technical, and warranty support for TEE projects. Create process and automation standards for zone configuration..
• Developed, transformed and resolved user issues with Taleo reports for Granite Telecommunication, in both Business Objects and Oracle Business Intelligence (OBI) platforms
• Configured system (Taleo Recruiting) based on documented requirements and perform tests as needed.
• Collaborated with international human resources leadership and talent management technical team to implement Taleo recruiting software in EMEA region
• Developed custom reports using Business Objects in Oracle-Taleo for leadership, human resources, and talent acquisition teams.
• Expected to become an inherent part of the client's operational team, as well as the in-house Taleo expert.
• Provided recorded and live training for end-users and involved in Taleo Recruiting, TaleoReporting (Business Objects), etc.
• Maintained integrations between Oracle/Taleo Recruiting and internal/external partners including background check, assessment, tax credit, CRM, and virtual interview.
• Assisted in ad-hoc projects within the Taleo Enterprise Application; (i.e.; service pack/latest version release, new feature/product roll-out, etc.).
• Interfaced between multiple cross-functional teams that includes IT, HR business, InfoSec, Taleo consultants and purchasing.
• Assisted with incident submittal & management with Taleo Customer Support and served as an internal knowledge resource for other members of the Taleo organization.
• Worked closely with the solutions team and the development team to map client requirements to Taleo standard products.
• Participated in all areas of QA and UAT testing. Managed 2 QA resources, developed test plans and scripts.
• Initiated running of and supporting HR programs such as Total Compensation Statements (TCS), Employee Survey and performance reviews.