SUMMARY:

• 7+ years of experience Sr. Kronos Business Analyst/Consultant Implementation including Kronos Configuration, Implementation, Upgradation experience
• Highly knowledgeable in Kronos support, labor management, Development, business analysis, documentation, software configuration, scenario testing and deployment (including change management) as well as implementing, upgrading, and maintaining Kronos with vast experience in Kronos Configuration and Support
• 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
• Subject Matter Expert in numerous ADP Applications including PayForce, ADP reporting and ADP Portal.
• Expert in WIM with building multi - national system integrations with Kronos for HR, Payroll and other systems
• Experience in creating Kronos Connect interfaces using XML and API to Import employees. Labor levels, employee groups and to export employee's hours to Payroll Software.
• Experience on various Kronos modules like Workforce Timekeeper, Accruals, Activities, Leave, Attendance, Advanced Scheduler and Forecaster. Skilled in creating Kronos Connect interfaces using XML and API to Import employees
• Extensively worked on Data integration tools like Connect & WIM also versed in integration of systems between HRMS and various Payroll systems
• Familiar with WFM solutions concepts such as Payroll, Benefits, Time & Attendance, Entitlements, Accruals and Employee Scheduling
• Solid understanding of Business Process definition, Detailing, SDLC methodologies proficient knowledge of SQL and Hyperfind.
• Extensive experience of HRIS Systems like ADP, Kronos, PeopleSoft, Oracle, SAP, Workday
• Extensive technical experience in workforce management and partnering with other departments (HR, HRIS, etc.) specializing in Kronos application implementation, business analysis, trouble-shooting, upgrades, and production support of large scale software and hardware distributed systems.
• Implemented Kronos Workforce Central time management software on multiple platforms including SQL, Oracle, and AS/400 for multi-state employers with more than 5,000 employees.
• Worked on environment configurations necessary to successfully develop, deploy and maintain Kronos interfaces integrating HRMS (PeopleSoft), and Clocks like Kronos 4500.
• Hands on experience in Workforce Management (WFM) Implementation for the different clients and experience in working with Workforce central components like Scheduling, Time and attendance, Time and Labor and Absence management.
• Providing technical support in testing and installation of Kronos Payroll System, performing customer support, enhancements and data loads for customer sites using Kronos WFC 7.0
• Extensive experience in Kronos WFM end to end configuration, implementation, integration, installation, upgrade, migration and support.
• Hands on experience in debugging general database SQL code, dynamic SQL, stored-procedures, user-defined functions.
• Researched, wrote, and edited test procedures used for upgrades, Modules include HR/Payroll, Timekeeper, Leave, Attendance, WDM, WIM, Scheduler, and Analytics
• Payroll processing for a large multi-union hospital, as well as medical group payroll processing, and serve as Kronos timekeeper administrator.
• Experience including implementation of Kronos Workforce Centre Timekeeper, Scheduler, Connect/Workforce Integration Manager, Data Collection Manager/Workforce Device Manager, Kronos terminals
• Experience in data collection from multiple sources, interpretation, presentation, and management of Custom reporting and decision making

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Kronos WFC, WIM, WFM, Time and Attendance, Custom Reporting, PL/SQL, SQL, XML, API, Payrule, ETL tools, Inbound/outbound Interface, HR, Payroll, ADP Software, SAP, Timeclocks, Hyperfind, Navigation, Data Collection, Labor Level, Union Labor etc.

Kronos Version: v5.2, 6.0, 6.2, 7.0, 8.0

WORK EXPERIENCE:

Sr. Kronos Business & Technical Analyst

Confidential, New Brighton, MN

Responsibilities:

• Hands-on upgrade, implementation and configuration of Kronos Work Force Time and Attendance System 8.0
• Provided support for ongoing Kronos Workforce timekeeping, ADP payroll, and Kronos HR systems.
• Production support of Kronos included analysis work of Workforce Device Manager (time-clocks), WIM interfaces inbound (employee data) and outbound (payroll hours/wage), pay rules, accruals, reports, wage profiles, etc.
• Data exportation from kronos to multiple Payroll Systems (Like ADP, SAP).
• Implementation across the core WFC, Time and attendance, absence management, device manager, data collection manager, SDM, and WIM modules in both the WFC 7.0 to 8.0 environments.
• Involved in the production support activities for Kronos application in Time and attendance, Absence management and Accruals modules
• Time and attendance, Device Manager and WIM modules in WFC 8.0 environments.
• Responsible for Implementation, Upgradation, Configuration and Customization of WFC, WIM (Workforce Integration Manager) and the whole Kronos Module
• Worked with Kronos implementation team to complete a successful implementation of Kronos eTime and implemented Kronos applications on various mobile platforms; worked with Work Force Device Manager (WDM)
• Development and modification of both export and import interfaces and integration of Kronos with HRMS and various Payroll systems using WIM tool
• Excellent ability to manage medium to large-scale accounts successfully
• Involved in the blue print design phase for the Oracle HCM Cloud implementation for modules like Core HR and Talent Management.
• Responsible for developing Kronos Pay rules, Work rules, Paycode Profiles, Paycode, Wage Profiles, FAP's, Display profiles, Assignment Rules, Schedules, Labor Levels, Labor Level sets, and configuring Kronos 4500 devices utilizing WDM and DCM.
• Perform upgrades to KRONOS WFC solution and added our consumer division and also upgraded to KRONOS WFC 8.0 to include attendance and leave modules
• Served as functional analyst by analyzing Peoplesoft system functionality and partnered with the financial teams to review system functionality to ensure accuracy in conversion.
• Developed and automated interfaces between KRONOS and ADP HRizon to update and add employees using ORACLE SQR/SQL.
• Designed SQL queries to mine data, created reports and identified trends in data.
• Worked with Kronos WFM end to end configuration, implementation, integration, installation, upgrade, migration and support. Requirement gathering, functional and technical design documentation, test cases, UAT support along with ITIL processes and best practices.
• Supported existing Workforce interfaces, performed interface redesign and new interface development/implementation using WIM versions 7.0 and 8.0.
• Support multiple databases on Oracle and SQL Server. Create and maintain Stored Procedures, Packages, DTS, tables and views.
• Worked on Data migration includes from SQL Server to SQL Server, SharePoint document library to SQL Server, and Excel to SQL Server.
• Created Kronos Connect interfaces using XML and API to Import employees and Labor levels, employee groups and to export employee's hours to Payroll Software.
• Interacted with HCM Team to gather the requirements to start the Testing process by understanding the Business process and Blue Print for implementation.
• Production support of Kronos included analysis work of WIM interfaces inbound (employee data) and outbound (payroll hours/wage), pay rules, work rules, scheduler, accruals, reports, wage profiles.
• Responsible for upgradation & installation of Kronos 6.0 to 8.0
• Responsible for all functional and technical support of Kronos ERP software including current live products Kronos Workforce Time keeper and HR/Payroll
• Configured accruals setup from Holiday setup to Accrual Plans in a multi org environment and Upgrading Customreports and WIM interfaces to Kronos 8.0
• Designed, developed and tested data mart prototype (SQL), ETL process (SSIS) and OLAP cube (SSAS) for Computer Maintenance Management System.
• Worked with internal Kronos and ADP conversion teams to ensure data accuracy and delivery of all legacy data for WFM
• Provided ongoing configurations and modification of Workforce Timekeeper, Attendance, WIM, Accruals, Scheduler, Hyper find Query and other Kronos modules.
• Recreated pay codes and work and pay rules from WFC 6.1 production database to Kronos WFC V8 development database
• Set-up of new user access in Kronos Timekeeping system. Provide payroll analysis of trend-based data.
• Integrated external systems with Kronos WIM.
• Wrote and maintained many ETL packages moving and transforming data among our ERP, MES, and Data Warehouse tables.
• Researched, wrote, and edited test procedures used for upgrades; Modules include HR/Payroll, Timekeeper, Leave, Attendance, WDM, WIM, Scheduler, and Analytics
• Performed analysis work within Workforce Device Manager (time clocks), WIM interfaces inbound (employee data) and outbound (payroll hours/wage), pay rules, accruals, reports, wage profiles, etc.
• Worked as Developer using Kronos Workforce Central 8.0 Time & Attendance implementation
• Designed and implemented data integration modules for Extract/Transform/Load (ETL) functions.
• Involved in the production support activities for Kronos application in Time and attendance, Absence management and Accruals modules
• Worked with the onsite PeopleSoft Consultant to configure system architecture and system development to ensure the "future" could withstand the growth and current practices of Oregon Metro.
• Composed system recommendations for other Kronos modules and enhancements, including PeopleSoft table mapping, to create efficiencies through all payroll and finance systems.
• Include supporting, analyzing, change management and implementation across the core WFC, Time and attendance, absence management, device manager and WIM modules in WFC 8.0 environments.
• Facilitate training programs on-site and via GoToMeeting/WebEx to provide effective system usage for end users across all levels of the organization on a weekly basis.
• Responsibilities encompassed: processing payroll, benefits administration/human resources, and provided Workers Compensation claim administration, all of which resulting in highly efficient and smooth flowing payroll operations; utilized SAP and Kronos Timekeeper
• Implement new Kronos WFC 7.0.9 for the company's payroll & timekeeping system/ project assistant for new benefits portal
• Maintained KRONOS Pay Rules, Pay Codes, Work Rules, Wage Profiles, Labor Levels, Schedules and Shifts as required by HR/PR.
• Management and technical support for Kronos training enrollment, broadcast communications, learning design and delivery, and coordinating online and classroom trainings to ensure smooth logistics of training sessions.
• Support training programs including attendance and registration, managing assignments and requirements, and setting up webinars.
• Configured & supervised pay rules in SAP to map Kronos WTK setup. Proficient in defining, communicating and fulfilling the project's goal and breaking complex issues into manageable parts.
• Provided Subject Matter Expertise and Kronos Work Force Central (WFC) Application Support for Basic and Advanced Scheduler, Timekeeping, Payroll, Human Resources, Analytics, Attendance
• Created Pay Rules, Pay Codes, work rules, scheduler and Accruals to reflect company policies and had evaluated QA / data conversion MS-SQL for logic problems.
• Responsible for collaborating with the training and development team and gaining as much knowledge as possibleRetrieved data from the server and transferred it into the Kronos system to update personal data (employee name, number, etc.) using SQL.
• Solid understanding of Business Process definition, Risk Analysis, Detailing, SDLC methodologies proficient knowledge of SQL.
• Independently configured the Kronos Workforce Central time-keeping system to ensure accurate time-keeping through maintenance of pay rules, schedule groups, security profiles, labor levels, and accrual profiles
• Retrieved data from the server and transferred it into the Kronos system to update personal data (employee name, number, etc.) using SQL.
• Implemented ADP eTime/ Kronos Workforce core v3.x - v8.x, Navigator, Leave, Calculated accruals, Attendance, Activities, Advance Scheduler, Timecard Attestation, Calendar, Time Off Request, Org Maps & Jobs, Process Manager, WIM - Workforce Integration Manager, and Setup Data Manager.
• Programming and scripting includin CMD, PowerShell, and Perl
• Experienced in Kronos eTimeintegration, Time and attendance along with various SAP modules of Payroll, Organizational Assignments & Time and attendance.
• Worked closely with the ADP Project Team to manage training opportunities and eTIMEinformation.
• Created scripts using PowerShell and cmd/batch scripting

Sr. Kronos Business Analyst

Confidential - Bannockburn, IL

Responsibilities:

• My responsibilities include support, analysis, change management, and implementation across the core WFC, Time and attendance, absence management, device manager and WIM modules in WFC8.0 environments.
• Worked on Creation/maintenance of Kronos pay rule configuration, timecard calculation interpretation, schedules (Advanced scheduling)
• Extensively worked Data integration tools like Connect & WIM also versed in integration of systems between HRMS and various Payroll systems
• Participated in the training and sessions for basic timekeeping functions to timekeepers and addressed issues that needed to be met before the biweekly payroll run.
• Performed technical configuration, interface, reporting, and other application technical tasks for Kronos Workforce Central Versions 7.0
• Involved in generation and execution of SQL queries with the Payroll coordinators to gather the requirements and implement them in the Kronos.
• Troubleshot and solving all problems in software and configuration in WFC suite specializing in Workforce Scheduler (WFS) in addition to Workforce Time Keeper.
• Create SQL queries against Oracle tables to troubleshoot, develop metrics, and create ad-hoc reporting as needed.
• Involved in the continuous enhancements and fixing of production problems. Designed, implemented and tune interfaces and batch jobs using PL/SQL.
• Design SQL procedures and Complex Materialized views.
• Indulged in implementation of Kronos Workforce Central time management software on multiple platforms including SQL, Oracle, and AS/400 for multi-state employers.
• Performing upgradation to Kronos WFC solution and added our consumer division also upgrade to Kronos WFC 8.0 to include attendance and leave modules.
• Upgrade Custom reports and WIM interfaces to Kronos 7.0.
• Worked on the PL/SQL packages for Inbound and outbound data ETL.
• Developed and rewrote multiple Interfaces utilizing Kronos Workforce Integration Manager (WIM)
• Performed WFM solution concepts such as Benefits, Time & Attendance, Entitlements Time & Attendance, Entitlements, accruals and employee Advanced scheduling
• Provide production support to Kronos Workforce Central (WFC) Suite and Workforce Accruals (WFA).
• Configuration of Workforce Timekeeper Pay Rules, Accruals, Wage Profile, Schedule Rules and Adjustment Rule, per DSR, in Kronos WFC v 6.3 and currently 7.0
• Tested Complex ETL Mappings and Sessions based on business user requirements and business rules to load data from source flat files to target tables.
• Worked with ETL to develop source to target data mapping with transformation rules, physical naming standards, datatypes, domain definitions and corporate Meta data definitions.
• Performed data validation testing writing SQL queries. Tested ETL batch processes using UNIX shell scripting.
• Developed interface from Timekeeper, attendance to HMS payroll for attendance reporting.
• Workforce Device Manager: Configuring Clocks, Devices and Device groups, Data collection Manager
• Developed and wrote/rewrote multiple Interfaces utilizing Kronos Workforce Integration Manager (WIM)
• Made configuration changes based on the business requirements for WFC, WAT and other Kronos modules
• Researched, wrote, and edited test procedures used for upgrades and modules include HR/Payroll, Timekeeper, Leave, Attendance, WDM, WIM, Scheduler, and Analytics.
• Worked with Kronos implementation team to complete a successful implementation of Kronos WFC.
• Maintained Kronos issues log pre-implementation and parallel testing of Kronos Timekeeping, payroll and Basic Scheduler
• Performed software upgrades to KRONOS multiple time clocks and maintained KRONOS pay rules, codes, work rules, wage profiles, Labor levels, schedules and shifts as required by HR/PR.
• Worked and analyzed the complete functionality of Peoplesoft to suggest Recommendation and assist the technical team for Data conversation activities from Peoplesoft to Kronos Payroll System.
• Created reports of the data conversion activities from Peoplesoft to Kronos and help to set up complete Kronos system.
• Configuration and implementation of Kronos Workforce Payroll 6.2, Benefits, Human Resources, and Workforce Central for two hospitals.
• Worked also in process with respect to Time and Attendance, Leave Management, Payroll, provided after hour support
• Involved with all the phases of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) methodologies throughout the project life cycle; used agile methodology in implementing the necessary changes in the Kronos Work Force Central
• Created new punch export (out of eTime), punch import (into WFC6), and maintained terminals in Kronos Device Manager
• Served as data management expert in data migrations from Peoplesoft to Kronos and delivered data mapping and transformation documents.

Kronos & Business System Analyst

Confidential, Atlanta, GA

Responsibilities:

• Implemented new time keeping system. Built Security access, Schedules, Pay codes, accruals, set up interfaces going to the payroll system.
• Created views that managers, employees and outside payroll.
• Created the necessary interfaces via WIM to import historical data in addition to the daily employee interface between Kronos & Oracle v11 DB.
• Solely supported over 300 devices, Kronos 4500 clocks; including troubleshooting all clock issues, application of firmware, programming of the building blocks for each device, introduced Smart View's and punch restrictions.
• Proficient in defining, communicating and fulfilling the project's goal and breaking complex issues into manageable parts.
• Identified and corrected data set inconsistencies between HR and Timekeeping using Kronos. Connect and MS SQL Query Analyzer.
• Managed a complete overlay of HR employee data after the client had abandoned HR maintenance for well over a year, all in a production environment with ongoing payrolls.
• Created test scripts for unit and integration testing using HP Quality Center Test Tool and coordinated ITC testing for the user in the same environment.
• Validate the menu verbiage plays as documented and menu options route as indicated in call flow documentation.
• Worked with the Technical/functional Team and Business Users to design HR customizations.
• Worked on HCM setup for company information, location, department, salary grades, job codes, benefit programs, plan types, pay groups and other payroll related issues.
• Involved in testing various inbound and outbound files.
• Worked on the PL/SQL packages for Inbound and outbound data ETL.
• IVR tests and screen pop to validate accurate data transfer into the Siebel application for call flow testing efforts.
• Verification of EDI-837 transaction and invoice verification for Accounts payable department.
• Extensively worked with the ETL developers and coordinated on data issues.
• Analyzed existing time and labor configurations, which include time reporting codes, programs, work group and value lists to make sure the configuration has been set up correctly
• Co-Ordinate Daily Stand -Up calls and working on User stories by the tech team /Use cases for Pegasus Project team.
• Provided support for ongoing Kronos Workforce timekeeping, ADP payroll, and Kronos HR systems.
• Designing custom reports using stored procedures and interfaces as add-ons to the existing Kronos reports.
• Fixed major issues with Employee missing accruals, accrual mismatch and Carryover balances by providing the data fixes.
• Ensure Kronos WFC and Sage FAS Premier Depreciation applications, logical access, and environments comply with SOX and respond to internal and external Audit requests
• Worked on data integration between Kronos, SAP, ADP and Oracle HCM Application.
• Identify and responds to requests for Kronos training needs. Develops and provides both group and individual Kronos training to end users.
• Maintained and administered the Kronos/eTime application with knowledge of SQL.
• Worked as functional analyst using eTime Workforce Central v6.1, v6.2 and v6.3 for eTimeTime & Attendance implementation.
• Developed interfaces and reports between the PeopleSoft system and Kronos/eTime to automate processes and gather data that managers would need to better track their employees.

Business Analyst

Confidential - New York, NY

Responsibilities:

• Worked on implementing all building blocks of the Workfor ce Time and Attendance module as well configure the web server and app servers for the Kronos environment
• Configure Leave of absence, reasons, eligibility, documents, and Leave rules from HR practices, making recommendations for Kronos system best practices
• Work with Kronos implementation team to complete a successful implementation of Kronos eTime
• Maintain clock communication servers, monitoring clock activity and balancing of clocks for timekeeping operations
• Provided Subject Matter Expertise and Kronos Work Force Central (WFC) Application Support for Basic and Advanced Scheduler, Timekeeping, Payroll, Human Resources, Analytics and Attendance
• Developed workflows and provided Kronos Training for HR/Payroll Staff and Management Teams to improve their use of the Kronos systems
• Worked with Kronos implementation team to complete a successful implementation of Kronos eTime and implemented Kronos applications on various mobile platforms.
• Participated in the full lifecycle of the Kronos upgrade project including Business Analysis, Functional Specification, System Configuration, Design and Testing
• Review for accuracy, identify, and resolve any pay/leave codes and overtime errors found on employees' time cards
• Researched, wrote and edited test procedures used for upgrades; modules include HR/Payroll, Timekeeper, Leave, Attendance, WDM, WIM, Scheduler, and Analytics
• Provides support to HRIS end-users for Timekeeping, Scheduler, clock, Time and Attendance, Talent Acquisition and Management and Employee Self-Service.
• Worked on implementing all the building blocks of Work force Time Keeper and Attendance module as well to configure the web server and app servers for the Kronos environment.
• Have worked on creating and managing Pay rules, pay code distributions, work rules, breaks and all related building block components for Pay policies.