SUMMARY:

• Over 7 years of hands - on experience working as a Lawson HCM/HRIS Consultant with expertise experience in Lawson Global HR, Cloud suite HR, Reporting, Absence Management, Payroll, Compensation, Lead tracking etc.
• Proficient in Planning, Implementing, Designing, Configuring and executing projects in a time critical environment, with hands-on experience in Lawson v11 and 10.
• Experience in Lawson/Infor Cloud Suite v11 with proficiency in Reporting, lead tracking, Lawson HR & Absence Management, Structure, time entry, Position and Compensation, Talent management, Payroll, Benefits, Lawson Accounts Payable (AP), Lawson Work Flow, Time Accrual, Personal Administration.
• Worked heavily in Designing, Implementing, Configuring, Planning, Troubleshooting and training.
• Experience at both the functional and technical layers of Lawson Application with working in a team environment or independently at client site using discovery processes to recommend best practice for building Designing, training, testing and support.
• Experience working with Infor Configuration Console to personalize GHR screens.
• Knowledge of 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.
• Extensive experience in Infor Business Intelligence (IBI), Infor Process Designer (IPD) and Crystal Reports Designer 2011 for Lawson data.
• Experience in Fit-gap analysis, design and enhancement of Lawson HCM.
• Working heavily with the following Lawson System Codes: BN Benefits, HR Human Resources, PR Payroll, LP Absence Management.
• Strong experience in SDLC and Agile methodologies and hands-on with various Functional Documentation including Use Cases, BRD, Traceability Matrix, FRD etc.
• Adept in multi-tasking and handling multiple tasks/projects at the same time and proficient in interviewing Client, SME and Stakeholder within JAD sessions.
• Well versed in Excel/Access/Crystal Reporting, Interface Designs for ERP Lawson.
• Strong experience in conducting User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and documentation of Test Cases. Expertise in designing and developing Test Plans and Test Scripts.
• Proficient in implementing all transformations available on the SSIS toolbox and well versed in Excel/Access/Crystal Reporting, Interface Designs for ERP Lawson.
• Strong experience in the creation of Test Plan and Test Cases from the Requirements document. Documentation of the Test Plans, Test Cases, Test Scripts, Test Procedures based on the Design Document.
• Proficient in implementing all transformations available on the SSIS toolbox and well versed in Excel/Access/Crystal Reporting, Interface Designs for ERP Lawson.
• Well acquainted with Workflows and UML (Unified Modelling Language) diagrams such as, use case diagrams and activity diagrams.
• 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.
• Extensive experience in leading and supporting multiple projects in onshore-offshore model under tight deadlines, often with competing priorities and complexities.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Confidential, Chico, CA

Sr. Lawson HCM/HRIS Consultant

Responsibilities:

• Centralized employee information on a single platform and Tracked all personnel workforce activity in Global HR with Infor Cloud Suite V11.
• Designed a Path for GHR and Payroll applications including Talent, HR, Payroll, Compensation, and Learning Management in Infor Cloud suite V11.
• Implemented compensation management to define Base pay, overtime wages, tip income, bonus pay, Recognition or merit pay and benefits along with pay for performance, salary planning.
• Generated standard and ad hoc reports from Lawson for analysis on compensation, benefits, statistics, and other topics as needed.
• Modified Lawson sub-program to properly display results of custom calculations on pay check stubs for Absence Management leave plans.
• Created documentation for all step by step processes, set up training classes, and taught clients to use system Infor Lawson S3v11 Payroll and Human Resources (GHR).
• Assisted in determining merit and variable compensation increases during the annual review process.
• Developed Test Plans and Test Scripts from Functional and Design Specifications for Lawson HR, Compensation, and Talent Management.
• Assisted Client with the configuration, implementation of the INFOR Global HR Cloud Suite system foundation for the Go-live.
• Worked with the Infor Spreadsheet designer to upload and extract Information to and from GHR.
• Maintained a global employee record, with optional employment contract management and flexible employment status definitions, such as contractor, volunteer, etc. in Lawson GHR.
• Provided ongoing trouble-shooting for Lawson Human Resources, Payroll, Benefits, Lawson Portal, and Lawson Business Intelligence (LBI).
• Implemented the Talent Acquisition to define workforce needs, tap into appropriate job-candidate sources, efficiently communicate offers and contracts, and effectively manage data about current and potential talent.
• Led multiple cross-functional corporate IT projects related to business analysis.
• Developed business processes and user documentation and scripts for the Healthcare Client, who also used the Infor-Lawson 11.x Portal and Lawson Smart Office (LSO).
• Assisted various teams to worked on Lawson Work Flow solutions using Lawson Design Studio, SQL Data Mapping tools.
• Assisted client with Lawson 10.x reimplementation Upgrade Testing and designed "Test Plan" and documentation.
• Performed processes in the Purchase Order, Invoice Matching, and Accounts Payable applications for creating Transactions.
• Enhanced on-boarding for all new and existing employees from the time of hire through the performance appraisal process within Lawson/Infor Talent Acquisition.
• Utilized Lawson Business Intelligence (LBI) for publishing and maintaining custom Crystal Reports for end- users.
• Enhanced functionality across Lawson applications(S3), including Enterprise Financial Management, Supply Chain Management and Human Capital Management.
• Worked together with SMEs, Designing, architecture group and technical team leads to detail the interface, customized based on different user roles and functions.
• Performed Gap Analysis and recommended solutions to implementation challenges which occurred during project in Human Resources, Personnel Administration, Benefits, Absence Management, Time Accrual, and Payroll in Lawson HCM.
• Helped project teams meet timelines and reduce project risks by facilitating uniform and efficient business consulting practices during Talent Management software implementations.
• Monitored and informed IS department of “patches” necessary to maintain and improve the Lawson HR/Payroll system.
• Performed Data Analysis, Data Conversions, and Data import during implementation phase of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
• Responsible for installations, modifications, upgrades, and trouble-shooting of Lawson Programs.
• Worked with business users to capture the business requirements by conducting interviews and hosting JAD Sessions (with all other stake holders) as required.
• Wrote SQL code to provide enhancements to Lawson such as benefit enrollment, wage works, retro pay calculations, and Union clinics upgrade.
• Conducted workshop to apply Lawson System Foundation administration best practices to client processes.
• Conducted workshop to determine how Lawson Process Flow could be used effectively to improve and automate processes.

Confidential, Hershey, PA

Sr. Lawson HCM Analyst

Responsibilities:

• Solely responsible for analysing the business function and defining the requirements for customization and development of new inbound/outbound interfaces to/from Lawson v9.0/v10.
• Worked closely with Global HR, Payroll, Purchasing and Benefits, Personal administration, compensation, Time accrual in providing support on all modules of Lawson LBI Dashboards.
• Created Interfaces (Employee Demographics, Census, Accruals, Labour levels and Time Detail) using Kronos connect interfacing with Lawson HR/Payroll and clinical systems and Configuration, maintenance and troubleshooting pay rule functionality.
• Involved in data entry of status changes, mass compensation increases, Merit increases, garnishments and other HRIS related data.
• Delivered a strategic approach for effective employee communications incorporation benefits, total compensation statements, and human resource policy information.
• Scheduled of Lawson HR & Payroll, Time Accrual, Benefits, Lawson Account Payable (AP), Lawson Work Flow, Lawson system shutdown/ start-up process.
• Created training manuals and led training for the staff on how to use the Lawson HR, Payroll, Ledger, Cash Ledger and Purchase Order System.
• Managed the Lawson LBI Crystal Report dashboard and responsible for LBI security, LBI Administration and applying patches.
• Created documentation for all step by step processes, set up training classes, and taught clients to use system Infor Lawson S3 v9 Payroll and Human Resources.
• Wrote API's for migration of Workday HCM to Lawson HR & Payroll (HRIS).
• Integrated Lawson Process Flow technology to trigger emails when users register for courses.
• Implemented a variety of SQL scripts to support four different applications in the following areas: Workflow automation.
• Impacted day-to-day workforce decisions by leveraging predictive talent analytics and turning data insights into actions by Lawson/Infor Talent management.
• Responsible for conversion and implementation of Lawson applications including customize modules to meet client's business processes.
• Worked with super users, system admin and Lawson support to troubleshoot application issues, identify patches, test patches and promote patches to production.
• Performed some analysis on absence management and interfacing the data into Lawson.
• Interacted with Business users to gather report requirements.
• Developed interfaces between Lawson and third-party systems using LBI.
• Integrated Lawson Process Flow technology to trigger emails when users register for courses.
• Provided additional Lawson support for SQL, Crystal Reports, Design Studio, LBI and Lawson Interface Desktop.
• Assisted in software application and environment testing for Lawson upgrades and patches.
• Performed Payroll day-to-day functional support including maintenance of pay codes and deduction codes, uploading of annual bonuses and merit increases.
• Created mappings between Lawson and legacy system files, and unit tested all interfaces with IT team.
• Provided Lawson/Infor ERP day to day support and technical/functional assistance across multiple platforms.
• Conducted the analysis, testing and resolution of Lawson software defects, while facilitating the administration of all performance and end-user training issues in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Developed and maintained custom Crystal Reports with Crystal Reports 2008 based on user requirements including ad-hoc reports as needed.
• Used employee evaluation data and 'best fit analyses' to assist individuals and teams fine-tune expectations and improved future performance in Lawson talent management.
• Conducted GAP analysis to regulate the gaps in the requirements and conveyed to various modules of the project.
• Created the GL (general ledger) structure for hospitals, clinics, and other healthcare facilities for large healthcare, public sector systems.
• Performed general accounting and bookkeeping duties, including journal entries and accrual, account reconciliation, maintenance of accounts receivables and payables.
• Established, maintained and participated in the development of LAWSON System values, user codes, system structure and parameters, system security and hierarchy, report writer characteristics, etc.
• Performed systems development and maintenance of the Lawson System.
• Developed test plans and test cases to enforce quality assurance of Lawson systems.
• Prepared and monitored annual and long-term multi-million dollar budgets in Hyperion Planning.
• Assisted in software application and environment testing for Lawson upgrades and patches.
• Created end-user training documentation for Lawson Software's HR, Accounts Payable, Payroll, Benefits and MS Add-ins.
• Have assisted clients balancing to all data conversions and legacy reports to Lawson reports.
• Supported the Business Information Systems Analyst and Programming Staff, Help Desk and Provisioning Team with all Lawson related issues.

Confidential, Urbana, IL

Lawson Application Analyst

Responsibilities:

• Upgraded to Lawson V8 to V9 and later v9.0.x and managed and mentored Lawson Support Team ensuring successful day to day operations of the libraries ERP.
• Migrated Workday HCM using modules such as HR, Benefits, Compensation, Personal-admin, Time accrual, Payroll, Custom Reports and developed Integrations and configured changes into Lawson HCM solutions to meet the business needs.
• Conducted GAP analysis by contrasting the conceptual view of the proposed business with the current system to upgrade.
• Involved in a large-scale upgrade of the Lawson HR applications from v8.0 to v9.x, including the implementation of the Lawson Portal and BSI Tax Locator and monitored the overall project status, facilitated status meeting with Executive Steering Committee, and approved project time and expenses.
• Wrote Ad-Hoc reports using MS Access, Crystal or Oracle SQL plus, SQL from Lawson, Kronos, and external data and analysed data to determine needed system enhancements or training opportunities, also performed data analysis using reporting tools and utilized Lawson Microsoft Add-ins for automating system uploads or data changes.
• Created and developed functional design documents for both training managers and online self-service module for employees (Lawson ESS and MSS).
• Created security profiles for new users and assigned Lawson Security Roles and groups to users. Created and developed new security rules for some Security Roles.
• Implemented Lawson Requisition Center including process automation and an online approval process to replace manual, paper-based process.
• Provided technical thought leadership to the Lawson space; works with teams to effectively resolve challenges.
• Provided Gap Analysis, documented business processes and directed UAT process.
• Generated reports in the Contract Management System and other database systems and spreadsheets as needed and worked on current state assessment to determine business need analysis, fit /gap, reconfiguration and redesign of application settings, parameters and Lawson Process Flow.
• 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 Enrollment).
• Worked with Director/President and end users to determine business requirements to identify opportunities to improve functionality of the Lawson ERP System.
• Assisted Lawson Support Manager with weekly cost reports, data tracking, and inventory tracking and provided production support resolutions for custom programs, interfaces, Lawson and Crystal reports.
• Participated in Lawson conversion Project requirements definition, testing and implementation using Excel spreadsheets.
• Supported the Business Information Systems Analyst and Programming Staff, Help Desk and Provisioning Team with all Lawson related issues.

Confidential, Township of Brick, NJ

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 analyse 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, Whippany, NJ

Business analyst

Responsibilities:

• Gathered business Requirements, analyse data/workflows and defined the scope and progressed from problem Statement to well-documented Designs.
• Identified and validated high potential business opportunities for stakeholders.
• Wrote business requirements document (BRD) and business/system process flows to meet the needs of all stakeholders.
• Performed Data mapping, logical data modeling, created class diagrams and ER diagrams and used SQL queries to filter data.
• Identified and documented the underlying concept and business case and creating detailed business and functional requirement specifications using Waterfall methodology.
• 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.
• Created standard test case template per the company requirements and standards.
• Worked with business analysts to deliver business use cases per the project requirements.
• Reviewed test plans and test cases for the applications.
• Reviewed and analyzed the Use Cases.
• Facilitated JAD sessions with management, development team, users and other stakeholders to refine functional requirements.
• Participated in weekly and monthly meetings with management team.
• Created business process workflow diagrams (Activity diagrams) in Rational Rose.
• Worked as an Interface between the users and the different teams involved in the application development for the better understanding of the business and IT processes.