Peoplesoft Functional Analyst Resume Profile
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Executive Summary
- Ibrahim is PeopleSoft Certified and has been working for the past Ten years as a PeopleSoft Functional consultant. He has recent experience as a PeopleSoft Business Analyst and QA working with PeopleSoft HCM 9.1.
- Designed the testing methodology for the various new tools created on the existing PeopleSoft functionalities.
- Developed test cases for UAT and system testing and lead the complete process.
- Designed and created testing for the tool developed to incorporate temporary employees as a part of PeopleSoft system.
- Performed parallel testing for the implementation of Roth 401K to PeopleSoft Benefits.
- Executed the testing scripts for HR core testing and made recommendations to eliminate some of the customizations.
- Extensive experience testing PeopleSoft HR including versions 8.9 and 9.1 and performed the end to end functional testing for MSS and ESS of eProfile, Core HRMS, ePerformance, eComp, eOnboarding and TAM in ver 9.1
- Familiar with Nvision, SQR, PS Query and Crystal reporting tools.
Project Experience
Business Integration Analyst
- Responsible for creating functional technical design specification documents, building complex system validation tools, and coordinating conducting system integration, user acceptance and parallel testing with the Randstad Front Office which is a customized PeopleSoft application.
- Responsible for planning, coordinating cross business area teams and managing HR Systems testing for data conversions, data validation processes, in addition to working with business areas and IT to achieve system reengineering, system updates change initiatives towards implementing the new search engine Burning Glass to the application.
- Develop test plans and coordinate testing procedures for new implementations or changing processes, including writing process documentation to the new eOnboarding process with changes to background check and other new legal compliances.
- Act as a proactive interface between the internal HR global business partners and the IT technical resources ensuring the success accuracy of HR Systems initiatives, data conversions, new upload programs, non-HR business area initiatives and system changes requiring a high level of complexity.
IT Environment: MS Project, Maestro, PeopleSoft HCM 9.1,Core HRMS, Talent Acquisition Mgt,PS Query, Toad,
PeopleSoft Business Analyst
Confidential
- Responsible for Requirement gathering from client and preparing requirements in regard to the customizations in the future system, Functional Analysis for the reports upgrade, Impacts on the data in Core HRMS and Payroll. Responsible for the analysis of Queries and inventory maintenance for the older reports prior to upgrade to 9.1. Prioritized them for upgrade delivery.
- Interacted with end-user and created the Business Requirement Documents, analyzed the interfaces, customizations and batch objects from applications for the reimplementation purpose. Provided the overall assessment of business operations and processes to understand procedures, information flows and provided decisions in determining if delivered PeopleSoft functionality can replace any customizations for the future state of these processes.
- Responsible for configuring the Setup the tables for Core HRMS, Compensation, Benefits in PeopleSoft 9.1. Point of contact for implementation of Onboarding module to integrate with PS using Taleo. Also executed the security maintenance i.e. user profile maintenance, user access, maintaining roles and permission list
- Lead the creation and maintenance of test plans and test scripts. Provided data validation and reconciliation of data between multiple sources as the project is about using a single source in the future state.
- Performed the UAT process with the business users and acted as the liaison between IT and HR to facilitate communication on requirements and testing results for the team.
- Performed as overall responsibility for creating and maintaining the test scripts in regard to the HR modules in the upgraded 9.1 version.
- Verify the online customizations and user Security setup at RowLevel and Pages for objects in QA and UAT environment. Setup PeopleSoft security i.e. row level , page level, security sets. Also performed the Page and Component audits.
- Created the configuration guides for the Payroll and WFA processes.
- Upgraded the custom reports by upgrading the queries with the relevance to 9.1 tables.
IT Environment: MS Project, Maestro, PeopleSoft HCM 9.1,Core HRMS, Taleo, eComp, SharePoint, Reports, AQT
PeopleSoft Quality Analyst
Confidential
- Responsible for Requirement gathering and preparing fit-gap analysis in regard to the new system, Functional Analysis for the reports upgrade, Impacts on the data in Core HRMS. Responsible for the analysis of Queries and inventory maintenance for the older reports prior to upgrade to 9.1. Prioritize them for upgrade delivery.
- Executed the setup of triggers and workflow in the upgraded version. Compiled the test scripts for the same to cover all the functional aspects of TAM, ePerformance and eComp in 9.1
- Responsible for configuring the Setup the tables for Core HRMS, Compensation, Benefits in PeopleSoft 9.1.
- Managed the integration testing for the third party tools like ImageNow, Taleo which were a part of the system and verified the data integration after the upgrade to PS 9.1.
- Lead UAT testing process with the business users and acted as the liaison between IT and HR to facilitate communication on requirements and testing results for the team. Complete responsibility for creating and maintaining the test scripts in regard to the HR modules in the upgraded 9.1 version. Guide the functional users as to identify their roles and execute their exact scripts and verify the results.
- Created the manual/ training material for the new system and defined the scope of training.
- Setup the workflow and configured the performance templates for North America.
- Performed the testing on the integration touch points of Corporate portal.
IT Environment: MS Project, Quality Center, PeopleSoft HCM 9.1,Position Management, Core HRMS, Taleo, eCompensation, AWE, SharePoint,Reports, Toad, Portal
Senior PeopleSoft Functional Analyst
Confidential
- Wrote system and end-to-end and integration test plans and test cases for the new reports.
- Defined the UAT testing process with the business and acted as the liaison between IT and HR to facilitate communication on requirements and testing results for the team.
- Facilitated JAD sessions for requirements gathering and gap analysis and executed the wire framing using EA created sitemap and story boards for the project.
- Designed and implemented simple workflows using SharePoint modules and email notification.
- Performed the setting up of the Establish Criteria Step and Revised Evaluation Criteria working with multiple managers and approvers for the customized ePerformance processes.
- Defined the ePerformance System Parameters, Set Up Rating Models, Content Catalog, Role and Section Definitions for creating templates for the customized processes.
IT Environment: MS Project, Quality Center, PeopleSoft HCM 9.0, ePerformance, Vignette Portal, SharePoint, SSRS Reports
PeopleSoft HCM Lead QA
Confidential
- Designed the functionality process flow in ePerformance, conducted workshop with the business users and mentored the development of test cases for UAT and system testing.
- Ensured its traceability back to the requirements using HP Quality Center.
- Configured the system tables and document templates for ePerformance process. Also cloned some document templates for multiple evaluators.
- Designed the testing methodology for the various new tools created customized on the existing PeopleSoft functionalities. The tools saved a big amount to the company by eliminating the mid-tier recruiters.
- Created documents from templates for managers, employees, and other approvers in the corporate eperformance process. Also established and modified the evaluation criteria. Also performed the set up, create and publish business objectives for the employee performances.
- Configured the custom notification through AWE and customized the approval process for approvals in ePerformance.
- Carried out the entire parallel testing for implementation of Roth 401K to PeopleSoft Benefits, for the employees and interface testing for Fidelity and United Way Benefits.
- Served as a BA for payroll upgrade with third party interfaces. Executed the testing scripts for HR core testing and made recommendations to eliminate some of the customizations.
IT Environment: MS Project, Quality Center, PeopleSoft HCM 8.9, Netegrity Siteminder, Vignette Portal, ESS/MSS, ePerformance, AWE, eCompensation, 401K, Payroll, Talent Acquisition, eRecruit, SharePoint
PeopleSoft HRMS Functional Lead
Confidential
- Performed functional verification of the PeopleSoft in future state and planned the complete testing of client's PeopleSoft 8.9 HR, benefits and other Legacy and web applications after outsourcing to partner company. Verified the accuracy of the PS interface functionalities.
- Performed gathering of business requirements, analyzed the functionality and created process flow and workshop with stakeholders to confirm the future state of the functionality. Discussed the customizations with business users.
- Configured the PS security for the test environment to execute the test cases. Performed the setups and verified the customizations of the integrations with the portal login through Site Minder.
- Analyzed the functional dependency on the other dependent application and scope to be accommodated in PeopleSoft 8.9 delivered features. Collaborated with the HR managers in documenting the new functionalities and processes and created new training documents.
- Analyzed the load testing methodology, planned the system requirements and verified the results for efficiency.
- IT Environment: MS Project, Mercury Quality Center, PeopleSoft HCM 8.9, MS Visio 07, Netegrity Siteminder, Portal, ESS/MSS, Legacy Applications, ClearCase, Robohelp, ePerformance.
PeopleSoft HCM Consultant
Confidential
- Led the entire functional fit-gap of client's PeopleSoft 9.0 for accuracy of custom functionalities, during the structural reorganization of the company and integration to portal.
- Brainstormed with technical and business teams to gather business requirements and communicated back the technical errors coming out of the application.
- Developed the BRDs for the end to end functional testing for MSS and ESS of eProfile, eBenefits Benefit Administration and ePay 9.0.
- Created and verified the modified payroll and self service test cases. Independently configured the payroll data setup, user access changes and payroll elements for test execution.
- Performed the end to end functional testing for MSS and ESS of eProfile, eBenefits Benefit Administration and ePay 9.0. Led the entire user acceptance and smoke testing of the project and the corresponding QC reports.
- Configured the workflows and triggers, and tested the workflows relevant to the ESS, MSS and organizational changes functionalities. Also performed the testing on Portal Integrations.
- Built a new QA Department from the ground up, including the hiring of staff, development of processes and procedures, and implementing testing methodologies in QA and Development.
IT Environment: MS Project, Mercury Quality Center, PeopleSoft HCM 8.9, Payroll, eProfile, epay, eLearning, Ben Admin, Oracle SQL Developer, PeopleSoft Self-Service
PeopleSoft HR / Payroll Functional Analyst
Confidential
- The project involved understanding and plan transition of PeopleSoft 8.3 and related application maintenance to the offshore center in India.
- Performed the evaluations of existing procedures, processes and tools related to reporting and managing project estimates, schedule control, risk management, and cost control.
- Analyzed the existing business processes, identified areas for process improvement, and guided with the business in the establishment of effective and efficient business practices.
- Oversaw testing payroll interfaces and conversion of data to ensure integrity.
- Performed functional analysis, documentation, training and resolving issues and data mapping for migration of new employee data to PeopleSoft HCM.
- Managed testing related to upgrades, fixes / patches and enhancement to the current functionality.
- Led testing of PeopleSoft SQR reports from pages through UNIX OS. Also tested PeopleTools work.
IT Environment: Microsoft Project, Visio, PeopleSoft HRMS 8.3, App Messaging, Remedy, eRecruit, Manager Self Service Workflow, ebenefits, Payroll, Benefit Administration 8.3, Toad
PeopleSoft HCM Analyst
Confidential
- This project involved Interfaces conversions from its legacy systems.
- Analyzed company's current development processes and methodology to determine and recommend course of actions for initiating and integrating QA best practices policies and procedures into their software development lifecycle and production support.
- Created analysis document for utilizing new/improved PS 8.9 features including how to use the person model to satisfy client's business requirements, and use of salary planning components.
- Identified changes needed to import data in PeopleSoft HR minimizing impacts to payroll and maintaining the HR Payroll relationship with PS to ensure minimal customization.
- Developed and executed test cases for the new enhancements in CRM. Also drove closure of test errors and coordinated changes.
- Led the team to parallel testing the payroll interfaces created for third parties including Cynergy, United Way and others.
- Performed QA on the sales workflow processes to follow a standard inside sales model, with specific rules, roles and responsibilities as well as event triggers.
IT Environment: Microsoft Project, Visio, PeopleSoft CRM, PeopleSoft HRMS 8.3, Payroll, Compensation 8.3, MS Excel, ClearCase, VSS, Remedy, Test Director
PeopleSoft Upgrade Consultant
Confidential
- Planned and handled the entire process of retrofitting Tax Update in NA Payroll 8.X to 7.5 and 7.0 for 03G, 04A, 04B 04C, 04D,04E,04F releases.
- Performed as project initiator, leading project planning, and scheduling, and monitoring and reporting activities for tax update projects.
- Worked as primary contact for production issues escalation and managed offshore support.
- Prepared upgrade process flow and supported the client during troubleshoot in the payroll run.
- Identified areas of risk, uncertainty, ambiguity and scope variance to maintain the direction and integrity of the project.
- Established standard techniques for comparing SQRs / SQCs, COBOL programs, Application Engines, Mass Change Statements, Queries and Crystal/Nvision.
- Performed data validation for the interfaces for State, Local and Federal tax balances.
- Excelled as a mentor for other team members and assisted in account and strategy planning where required, for team size 18.
IT Environment: PeopleTools 8.42 / 7.01/ 7.63, NA Payroll 7.01/7.51/8.8, Benefits, Security, Beyond Compare, Data Mover, Application Engine, Application Messaging Telnet, FTP, PVCS, SQL Plus
PeopleSoft HRIS / Payroll Analyst
Confidential
- Served as lead analyst for implementing SQR Reports in Global Payroll 8.8 for Standard Chartered Bank.
- Identified, assessed, and documented business requirements, recommending business priorities, and advising business on options and risks. Conducted research to determine if solutions to business requirements existed within or outside the business unit, and if not, whether new solutions were feasible.
- Performed analysis of the impact for the proposed solution across the business, developed use cases to explain/ demonstrate business requirements/specifications to IT team, and contributed to business and process perspective during design reviews.
- Oversaw the enhancements of several PeopleSoft delivered SQR reports, Payroll Table, elements and rules configuration.
IT Environment: PeopleTools 8.42, Global Payroll 8.8, Benefits, PeopleSoft Security, SQR, Oracle 7.x, Windows NT