SUMMARY:

• 5+ years of extensive experience on various Kronos modules like Workforce Timekeeper, Accruals, Activities, Advanced Scheduler, forecasting, Attendance and Kronos Workforce Central upgrade. Experience in Kronos WFC 8.0 workforce management which is responsible for solution delivers an unparalleled user experience.
• Strong business analysis skills and a sound understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) utilizing Rational Unified Process (RUP) methodology.
• Proficient in Technical and Business Writing, Business Process Flow, Process Diagram, Business Process Modeling, Business Analysis and Testing various methodologies.
• Create centralized system for outbound interfaces using PL SQL code. The same will be used Payroll and other outbound interfaces.
• Experience in Kronos support, analysis, change management, and implementation across the core WFC, calculated accruals, absence management, device manager, data collection manager, SDM, and WIM modules in various WFC environments.
• Experience as a Kronos Workforce Central analyst including Workforce Timekeeper, Workforce Scheduler. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications required as Excel, Power Point, Visio, QlikView, SQL, MS Visual Studio, Kronos, WIM or Connect.
• Payroll processing for a large Clients and serve as Kronos timekeeper consultant. Set - up of new user access in Kronos Timekeeping system. Provide payroll analysis of trend-based data.
• Good experience on Workforce Integration Manager (WIM) interfaces to channelize data and used WIM for the reconfigurations of system software, inspecting results for an accurate environment.
• Extensive experience in designing and implementing legacy migration solutions, upgrade and integration solutions for Kronos Workforce suite of applications.
• Experience in the utilization of relational databases such as Oracle, Microsoft SQL and fulfils tasks associated with data collection, DB creation, and DB review.
• Active participant in Project Teams for clients in gathering business requirements and configuration and implementation of Kronos WFC designed to enhance clients, functionality and end-user productivity.
• Familiarity with several other Timekeeping systems including Kronos Time and Attendance, Stromberg Time and Attendance as well as Kronos Workforce Timekeeper versions 5x to 7.0, 8.0 implementation and support.
• Heavy involvement in configuration & customizations, including WIM, Navigator processes, Attestation, Time-Off Requests, Delegation, HRIS, Advanced Scheduling, SDM (Record Manager), Accruals, Cutover Plans, System documentation.
• Researched, wrote, and edited test procedures used for upgrades; Modules include HR/Payroll, Timekeeper, Leave, Attendance, DCM, Connect, WIM, Scheduler, and Analytics.
• Expertise in Attendance History Import, Attendance Point Balance for time clock, PTO update based on Perfect Attendance, redistributes Shutdown Pay and Time to Vacation Pay and Time.
• Work collaboratively with team members to achieve common goals, while maintaining responsibilities and commitments.
• Proficient knowledge of MS office, SQL Server 2014, 2012, 2008R2, 2008, 2005 and 2000.
• Expertise in UML (class diagrams, object diagrams, GAP Analysis, use case diagrams, state diagrams, sequence diagrams, activity diagrams, and collaboration diagrams) as a data analysis methodology for application functionality designs.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Sr. Kronos Consultant

Confidential, Milwaukee, WI

• Installed Kronos 8.0 applications and upgraded Kronos database from 7.0 to 8.0 and responsible for performance and reliability of the Kronos systems. Extensive Experience on various Kronos modules like Workforce Timekeeper (WTK), Workforce Integration Manager, Workforce Device Manager (WDM), Setup Data Manager (SDM), Advanced Scheduler, forecasting and Kronos Workforce Central upgrade.
• Created Pay rules, Distributions, Wage Profiles, Labor levels and Labor Level Sets etc. Attendance History Import, Attendance Point Balance for time clock, PTO update based on perfect Attendance, redistribute Shutdown Pay and Time to Vacation Pay and Time.
• Worked with Kronos Workforce Scheduler, Timekeeper and Analytics for preparing dashboards, cubes, e-form etc. for store systems and operation division.
• Occupational/Management. Assisted SQL developers in writing Kronos queries using Workforce Integration Manager and worked with SQL developers to migrate the new configuration into a mass download for Kronos Application Systems.
• Worked on Data migration includes from SQL Server to SQL Server, SharePoint document library to SQL Server, and Excel to SQL Server.
• Work closely with HR and Payroll Department on resolving HR and Payroll issues concerning Kronos Interface and outbound Payroll file issues. Customized pay rules and created new tailored work rules to fit each transfer scenario in production Support & Maintenance.
• Responsible for full cycle implementation of Kronos v7.0 and created and modified configuration setup including but not limited to access profile, pay rules, scheduler and advanced scheduler
• Installing Kronos Workforce Central 6.0, 6.1, 6.2 and 6.3, Kronos Connect 6.0, 6.1, 6.2 and 6.3, DCM and Process manager on the client servers. Familiarity with several other Timekeeping systems including Jentech time and Attendance, Stromberg Time and Attendance as well as Kronos Workforce Timekeeper versions 3x to 7.0 implementation and support.
• Worked on all functional and technical support of Kronos ERP software including current live products (Kronos Workforce Timekeeper and HR/Payroll 6.1. Worked on Kronos 4500 Biometric & InTouch clocks.
• Installed and customized Stromberg Time and Attendance Software for corporate clients.
• Worked on employee engagement survey including org mapping, delivery, and customized reporting of data. Worked on the Maintenance and implementations of Time Clocks along with new and existing Kronos systems and software including Tele time.
• Worked as a Kronos Consultant to implement and configure Workforce Central Suite v.8 (Workforce Timekeeper, Accruals, Attendance and Leave, Workforce Integration Manager and Tele Staff) successfully for Department of Corrections.
• Configuration and maintenance of Data Collection Manager (DCM) for communication with over 250 Kronos wireless clocks. Configured Leave of absence, reasons, eligibility, documents, and Leave rules from HR practices, making recommendations for Kronos Timekeeping system best practices.
• Managed and monitored interface between Kronos and Performance Based Compensation Tool to ensure drivers are paid in accordance to the rules applied to their region and Fixed major issues with Employee missing accruals, accrual mismatch and Carryover balances by providing the data fixes
• Implemented software on several different platforms, including SQL, Windows 2000, NT, Novell, and Windows 9x. Successfully configured and rolled out Kronos 6.3 suite to 600 plus retail stores. Created and implemented store manager/district manager Kronos training for Kronos Scheduler.
• Built and developed analytics dashboards and reports for executive use. As well as track and report on payroll weekly.
• Developed Kronos Pay rules, Work rules, Pay-code Profiles, Pay-code, Wage Profiles, FAP's, Schedules, Labor Levels, Labor Level sets, and configuring Kronos 4500 and devices utilizing WDM and DCM.
• Worked on accruals setup from Holiday setup to Accrual Plans in a Multi org Environment and Upgrading Custom reports and WIM interfaces to Kronos 8.0.
• Maintaining Kronos WFC 8.0, troubleshooting connection issues, stopping and starting of services, applying service packs for WFC and connect and Internal-Workforce Central Configuration, Internal-WF Accrual core concepts and configuration.
• Gathered new Kronos business requirements, developing and testing Kronos pay rules, pay codes, work rules, Function Access Profiles, Data Access Profiles'.
• Designed and implemented Kronos 8.0 benefits, leave programs and ACA tracking. Assisted in creating functional and design documents for migration to WFC V8.
• Provided ongoing configurations and modification of Workforce Timekeeper, Attendance, Accruals, Scheduler, Hyper find Query and other Kronos modules and Created Pay Rules, Pay Codes, and Accruals to reflect company policies.
• Maintained clock communication servers, monitoring clock activity and balancing of clocks for timekeeping operations. Created Pay rule building blocks, including overtime, holiday, and rounding rules.
• Served as the primary contact for all critical Kronos & Work brain issues and lead the facilitation of the resolution.
• Performed SQL queries, updated, tracked and resolved technical challenges and Designed SQL queries to mine data, created reports and identified trends in data.

Sr. Kronos Consultant

Confidential, Owosso, MI

• Worked on MS office, SQL Server 2014, 2012, 2008, 2005 and 2000. Good command over MS excel as well. Designed integrations and configures interfaces using both Kronos API's and SQL and develops code by creating and executing queries in both SQL and Oracle databases
• Automated business processes by setting up workflow notifications and scheduling reports. Wrote PL/SQL statement and stored procedures in Oracle for extracting as well as writing data.
• Gathered new Kronos business requirements, developing and testing Kronos pay rules, pay codes, work rules, Function Access Profiles, Data Access Profiles, Labor Level Sets, Shift Guarantee's Holiday Rules and much more.
• Responsible in reviewing high-volume timekeeping data using Kronos Timekeeping System. Facilitated the "to-be" phase discussions that will define processes, roles and responsibilities in addition to security of the Kronos products.
• Maintained KRONOS Pay Rules, Pay Codes, Work Rules, Wage Profiles, Labor Levels, Schedules and Shifts as required by HR/PR. Responsible for installation, configuration and complete administration of different versions of SQL Server.
• Customized pay rules and created new tailored work rules to fit each transfer scenario in production Support & Maintenance. Created Pay rules, Pay codes/Distributions, Combined Pay code, Wage Profiles, Labor levels.
• Translated vendor and business requirements into flat file reports, working closely with vendor representatives, IT, and HR.
• Involved in the production support activities for Kronos application in Time and attendance, Absence management and Accruals modules.
• As a Kronos Analyst, I worked on implementing all building blocks of the Workforce Time and Attendance module as well configures the web server and app servers for the Kronos environment.
• Responsible for full cycle implementation of Kronos v6.3 and created and modified configuration setup including but not limited to access profile, pay rules, work rules, FAP, GDAP and scheduler.
• SQL experience in writing stored procedures, custom reports and providing database queries on the fly on a Kronos SQL DB. Involved in generation and execution of SQL queries with the Payroll coordinators to gather the requirements and implement them in the Kronos.
• Experienced in configuration & customizations, including WIM, Navigator processes, Attestation, Global Time-Off Requests, Delegation, Advanced Scheduling, SDM (Record Manager), Accruals, Cutover Plans, System documentation.
• Assisted payroll staff with identifying potential cost-saving opportunities via Kronos configuration options and Best Practices. Gathered Business Rules, Functional Requirements and Non-Functional requirements of HR department for implementation of Kronos (Timekeeper, Attendance, Accruals, Activities).
• Provided training to clients on Kronos Time and Attendance software. Performed technical support via phone, remote communication software, and travel. Worked as SME for time and attendance policies and configuration best practices within ADP.
• Prepared the requirement documents to configure the Workforce Timekeeper and Continuously looking for areas to improve the Kronos processes, configuration and user experience for a more efficient and accurate timekeeping solution. Creating and maintaining Application configuration related to Kronos Timekeeper and workforce scheduler.
• Managed support for Analytics, Attendance, Advance Scheduling, Time Clocks, day to day operations and pay issues. Technical Support for Pay rule configuration and comparison testing with the KRONOS application suite.
• Created interfaces to import employees, labor levels, employee groups and to export employee's hours to Kronos HR and Payroll system. Building, testing and maintenance of Kronos 4500 full wireless Time clocks.

Kronos Consultant

Confidential, New York, NY

• Effectively communicated with operations leadership, payroll, human resources, and Kronos end users to resolve Kronos timekeeping and scheduling problems.
• Involved in generation and execution of SQL queries with the Payroll coordinators to gather the requirements and implement them in the Kronos. Utilize SQL for one-time report requests and troubleshooting system issues. Performed SQL queries, updated, tracked and resolved technical challenges and Designed SQL queries to mine data, created reports and identified trends in data.
• Analyzed previous time pay rules, procedures and time applications of division or company. Pay Rule analysis dealt with understanding shift differential, overtime, holiday rules, accruals, reports and job transfer rates and identified change management issues and pay inconsistencies.
• Workforce Integration Manager: Supporting in the development of interfaces, deploying Analyzed user requirement and impact on exiting system caused by proposed changes and defined business needs.
• Have fixed major issues with Employee missing accruals, accrual mismatch and Carryover balances by providing the data fixes.
• Involved with all the phases of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) methodologies throughout the project life cycle; used agile methodology in implementing the necessary change in the Kronos Work Force Central.
• Worked on Upgradation, Configuration and implementation of Kronos Workforce Payroll, Benefits, Human Resources, and Workforce Central for Client. Time and Attendance module as well configures the web server and app servers for the Kronos environment
• Identified and corrected data set inconsistencies between HR and Timekeeping using Kronos. Worked on implementing all building blocks of the Workforce Time and Attendance module as well. Worked on web server and app servers for the Kronos environment.

Business Analyst

Confidential

• Interacted with the Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) and stakeholders at the JAR session, gathering business requirements to get a better understanding of client's business processes.
• Prepared BRD (Business Requirements Document), FRD (Functional Requirements Document) and N-FRD (Non-Functional Requirements Document.
• Actively involved in the creation of UML Sequence and Activity Diagrams for certain modules of the application in collaboration with design team by utilizing MS Visio.
• Worked on XML schemas for the Web Services and web methods while implementing SOA architecture.
• Audited data rows and columns for duplicates using MySQL, to eliminate information redundancy and time wasting. Conducted Joint Application Design (JAD) sessions for communicating with all project sponsors and stakeholders.
• Worked on Managing Custom Dashboards and designing of SDFC custom objects, custom fields, pick list, role-based page layouts, Workflow Alerts and Actions.
• Engaged in various business documents such as business Requirements Document (BRD), Functional Requirements Document (FRD), and Non-Functional Requirements Document (NFRD), business Process Documents, business Flow Documents, User Training Manuals, User Interface Specification
• Conducted current state study (AS-IS) which included data collection methodologies, data quality and data integration problems, data storage and infrastructure related issues and did GAP analysis.
• The Agile-scrum SDLC was used and, I participated in writing user stories to track requirements and used SharePoint to share and maintain the document versions.
• Resolved reported underwrote software issues from clients and internal teams regarding troubleshooting and any diagnosis.