SUMMARY:

• 7 years of hands - on experience working as a Lawson Consultant/ analyst in Lawson ERP systems - Lawson HRIS & Financial experience and proficient in planning and execution of projects in a time critical environment.
• Experienced in implementation of Infor Lawson v11.0 with S3, Payroll, Global Human Resources (GHR), Talent Management, APS System, and current client's payroll/HR processes and M3 environment (13.2) in premises and Amazon web services.
• Experience in scheduling of Lawson HR & Payroll, Benefits, Lawson Accounts Payable (AP), Lawson Work Flow, Absence Management, Time Accrual, Personal Administration.
• Supported EDI 834, Proprietary, TXT and CSV file formats and worked closely with benefit management system architects to test, create or modify EDI systems.
• Interfaces with Systems Merger to ensure timely accurate implementation EDI & Payroll import files
• Experienced with Healthcare Supply Chain (Purchasing and Inventory Management) MMIS systems, specifically SCM/PMM as well as Lawson.
• Experienced in ERP Software Implementations (Lawson HCM and Financial Module) in the roles of Consultant and Business Analysis working in a team environment or independently at client site using discovery processes to recommend best practice for building configuration, training, testing and support.
• Evaluated problem tickets and service requests, customer requests for system changes, data retrieval requests, system performance problems and optimization opportunities, and participate in the timely resolution of these activities.
• Extensive knowledge in Infor Business Intelligence (IBI), Infor Process Designer (IPD), Infor Process Automation (IPA), and Crystal Reports Designer for Lawson data.
• Treat all visitors, internal staff and external clients with company's core values by demonstrating excellence, respect, integrity, patient centeredness and community benefit.
• Decreased the total cost of care by enabling operational efficiencies, eliminating duplication and mitigating errors.
• Experienced with Lawson System Foundation (LSF), Landmark (LMK), Smart Office (ISO), Design Studio, Infor Lawson Add-ins, and Process flow (IPA / PFA) installations, patching, troubleshooting, and maintenance.
• Taught and assisted in end user training for Infor-Lawson modules in accounts payables, invoice matching, budgeting, allocations, cash ledger, asset management, project and activity accounting, general ledger, and report writer.
• Extensive knowledge of the Human Resource, Payroll, General Ledger, and report writing functions within the Lawson system.
• Strong experience in Waterfall and Agile methodologies and having in depth knowledge of Rational Unified Process (RUP) and Rational Requisite Pro in all phases of a project.
• Hands on experience in writing SQL code to provide enhancements to Lawson such as benefit enrollment, wage works, retro pay calculations, and Union clinics upgrade.
• Perform troubleshooting & technical support processes in real time using Enterprise Mobility Management applications such as SOTI MobiControl & VMware AirWatch
• Upgrade included many custom processes specific to the Financial suites (GL, AP, AR, BR, OE, etc.)
• Participated in Lawson HR/Payroll/Benefits implementation for world renowned clinic with remote DB2 database.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Confidential, Fremont, NE

Responsibilities:

• Upgraded Lawson system by writing and using multiple Lawson Add-Ins for short term disability benefit deductions, health savings account deductions, wage works deductions, etc.
• Maintained a global employee record, with optional employment contract management and flexible employment status definitions, such as contractor, volunteer, etc. in Lawson GHR V11.
• Implemented Infor Lawson v10 with S3, Payroll, Global Human Resources (GHR) Interfaces, APS System, and current client's payroll/HR processes.
• Implemented Core HR, SSHR, Payroll, Benefits, Compensation, Talent Management in a SAAS on - premise and Cloud environments.
• Worked closely with HR, Finance, Payroll, Purchasing, and Material's Management in providing support on all modules of Lawson LBI Dashboards.
• Implemented and maintained LBI with custom dashboards, Crystal Reports, Lawson Add-ins templates, MS Access ODBC databases, reports, uploads, and Process-Flows for Finance, PR and HR
• Evaluated current execution to make suggestions for EDI or system upgrades
• Created unique master ANSI 834 file to be used as reference for all future management & Implementation.
• Analyzed Payroll import files to ensure optimum enrollment efficiency and Facilitates Payroll import files with tests and production data
• Created modifications to EDI process to ensure problems or patterns are not repeated
• Serve as Technical Subject Matter expert regarding EDI transactions, Tests and organizes implementations of the EDI process
• Setting up Bargaining union by Set Up HCM, then select Product Related, select Workforce Administration, then select Labor Administration, then select Unions, then select Bargaining Unit, then select General Bargaining Unit Data.
• Enhanced functionality across Lawson applications (S3), including Enterprise Financial Management, Supply Chain Management and Human Capital Management.
• Responsible for software configuration, upgrade and/or maintenance (Lawson, Oracle, Unix, Linux) and provided application supports for Lawson Human Resource systems, as well as the Lawson Portal/Web products (including the Employee Self Service and Open Enrolment)
• Created and developed functional design documents for both training managers and online self-service module for employees (Lawson ESS and MSS)
• Enhanced functionality across Lawson applications (S3), including Enterprise Financial Management, Supply Chain Management and Human Capital Management.
• Worked on AME (Approval Management Engine) to set up Approval for SSHR Transactions.
• Provided ongoing trouble-shooting for Lawson Human Resources, Payroll, Benefits, Lawson Portal, and Lawson Business Intelligence (LBI)
• Worked closely with HR, Finance, Payroll, Purchasing, and Material's Management in providing support on all modules of Lawson LBI Dashboards.
• Monitored and informed IS department of "patches" necessary to maintain and improve the Lawson/Payroll system.
• Responsible for LBI security, LBI Administration and applying patches.
• Wrote SQL code to provide enhancements to Lawson such as benefit enrolment, wage works, retro pay calculations, and Union clinics upgrade.
• Currently implemented reconciliation invoice matching within the Lawson MA application including the use of the invoice messaging, cost messaging, and charge backs to insure the negotiated contract price is paid on the invoice.

Confidential, Portland, ME

Lawson Consultant

Responsibilities:

• Developed project plan and led the project team implementing Infor Process Automation (IPA) and Infor Security.
• Worked on Maintenance and updating of policies and procedures for Time and Attendance processes and implemented in Lawson HCM V9.
• Conducted training on Landmark Administration and IPA Process Flow development for developers.
• Maintained security for the Lawson system using Lawson User Security, lauan and Lawson Security Administrator.
• Design and Implement Lawson HR and UltiPro system security structure to ensure data confidentiality, privacy and EDI compliance with HIPAA.
• Responsible for reviewing all the Payroll and HR processes, creating documentation for all processes step by step, setup training classes and teach the client how to use the system Infor Lawson S3 v10 Payroll and Human Resources (GHR).
• Design build and test for Global HR, online benefit enrollment, testing and providing end user training for staff. Coordinating with OnBase team on the data.
• Responsible for all project management activities during the implementation of a major global ERP implementation.
• Provided production support to business HR users, tracked issues, documented enhancement requests and designed solutions.
• Utilized Lawson Business Intelligence (LBI) for publishing and maintaining custom report package.
• Delivered functional leadership solutions for the Lawson ERP S3 suite products and API Time and Attendance.
• Used Excel Export to export data from Dynamic Reports to an Excel template for further manipulating data into LSO (Lawson Smart Office).
• Developed, implemented and maintained LBI, Crystal Reports, Lawson Add-ins templates, MS Access ODBC databases, reports, uploads, and Process-Flows for Finance, PR & HR users.
• Designed functional and technical specifications to develop Lawson HR, BN, AP and GL system interfaces which satisfy IT project requirements stemming from corporate mergers/ acquisitions.
• Provided Lawson/Infor ERP day to day support and technical/functional assistance across multiple platforms.
• Enabled Employee Relations for an organization so that it can be used within Infor Talent Management (TM).
• Maintained a global employee record, with optional employment contract management and flexible employment status definitions, such as contractor, volunteer, etc. in Lawson GHR V9.
• Provided support for the ImageNow Imaging and Data Capture Application and the Lawson ERP System.
• Involved in analysis and risk assessment of EDI transaction sets based on an 834-companion guide.
• Modified the payroll process to pass checks to a desktop system for printing.
• Automated recurring multi step jobs and wrote shell scripts to do PGP, FTP to vendors and created forms to call scripts from Lawson Job Scheduler.
• Modified screen images using Lawson Design Studio and HTML.
• Involved in creating Lawson Report Writer Reports based off client's needs or existing legacy reports.
• Identified and analyzed business needs, touch points and requirements across HCM, Payroll for United States.
• Assisted with kickoffs, requirement gathering and knowledge transfer sessions that provide clarity and direction aligned with Infor Lawson deployment methodology, always considering current needs and rolling adoption.
• Test and deploy Infor Lawson system; including executing the pilot/implementation/deployment of new requirements or enhancements to the Infor Lawson application and integration support.

Confidential, Kansas, MO

Lawson Business Analyst

Responsibilities:

• Drafted Concept Papers for the enhancements identified during fit-gap analysis.
• Coordinated with off-shore team to get the Functional design and code development done for the enhancements.
• Provided training for Lawson HR/Payroll suite for new HR employees.
• Completed business systems evaluations for my client upgrading to new Lawson versions or for initial implementations.
• Created a comprehensive MS Access reporting for Human Resources that includes a compensation detail, compensation summary, pay increase summary, pay increase employee listing, pay increase rates summary.
• Provided analysis monthly to the CFO on compensation increases and decreases by division.
• Designed and produced monthly metric reports using SQL queries and tabulated in Excel.
• Have uploaded data using MS Add Ins for additions, deletions and changes within the database tables.
• Administered and maintain the Lawson modules, HR Payroll, General Ledger, just to name a few as all modules were used, in a clustered environment.
• Provided daily production support for the Image Now Imaging and Data Capture Application and the Lawson ERP System.
• Involved in the production support resolutions for custom programs, interfaces, Lawson and Crystal reports.
• Gathered and documented business requirements, business process flows, use cases using different business techniques such as interviewing customer & stakeholders, workshop facilitation, conducting seminars, presentations, storyboards, JAD sessions using RUP, UML technologies.
• Meetings with business and marketing team for requirements gathering in definition stage.
• Identified business needs and documented in the Business Systems Analysis Report with the help of JIRA.
• Prepared Activity Diagrams and Flow Charts based on User Specifications.
• Assisted and/or created Lawson Report Writer Reports based off client's needs or existing legacy reports.
• Monitored, supported and maintained Lawson Fax Integrator and EDI components.
• Worked as member of project team to analyses business requirements and implement solutions to meet information needs.
• Interacted closely with company executives regarding formulation and implementation of sound human capital management policies and procedures.
• Performed various special projects involving profitability modeling, merger modeling and equipment validation modelling.
• Performed some analysis on absence management and interfacing the data into Lawson.
• Supported the Business Information Systems Analyst and Programming Staff, Help Desk and Provisioning Team with all Lawson related issues.

Confidential, New Brunswick, NJ

Business Analyst

Responsibilities:

• Performed ongoing quality assurance to ensure accuracy and consistency of output in the system
• Implemented and maintained account benefit updates in system as part of National Health Care Reform mandates.
• Developed effective reporting tools for the business unit and completed existing projects from original concept through final implementation
• Organized chart-holding facilities and assisted in training staff. Assisted various projects from start to finish through the SDLC process.
• Participated in Code Reviews, System Testing and UAT followed by production verification, post production testing and support
• Performed internal & external reporting, cash management, cost reduction & efficiency
• Created requirement Specification (SRS) and FRD/FDS capturing Process Flows, Use Case Document, Use Case Diagrams, Activity Diagrams, and Sequence Diagrams.
• Performed Gap Analysis and recommended solutions for better practice
• Initiated the creation of a health benefits administration policy and procedure manual, and maintained its contents
• Serve as the day-to-day liaison for client contacts and their respective healthcare providers and vendors during implementation, open enrollment, and ongoing benefits administration

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Lawson ERP Applications: Lawson Software 7.25, 8, 8.0.3, 9, 9.0.1, 10, 11 Lawson 4GL, Lawson Case-Tools and LAUA, Infor Talent Management (ITM), Infor Spreadsheet Designer, Infor Smart Office (ISO), Infor Business Intelligence (IBI), Infor Process Designer (IPD)Lawson Modules: HR, Payroll, Financial, Procurement, Inventory, General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Received, Budget Management, GHX, Absence Management and Performance Management.

Languages & Scripts: JAVA, JavaScript, Shell Script, Visual Basic, XML, HTML, T-SQL, PL/SQL.

Databases: SQL Server, MS Access, Teradata, Oracle

Reporting Services and Tools: SSRS, Crystal Reports, MS-OFFICE

Operating Systems: Windows XP/Vista/7/8/10, Linux.

Modelling Tools: Visio, Rational Rose, Draw.io, Tableau