Senior SAP HCM Functional Consultant/Practice Manager

• Certified SAP/ASAP HR Consultant area of expertise HCM v 4.0 ECC 6.0
• Extensive experience and knowledge of Personnel Administration and Personnel Development within HR Module, including Organizational Management, Master Data, Personnel Cost Planning, Compensation Management, Training and Events, Personnel Cost Planning.
• Extensive knowledge of Data Conversion from existing HR systems to SAP Legacy/ADP/Access/BRASS/PeopleSoft.
• Development/Testing of Technical Specification from Functional Blueprint requirements.
• Project Management and Team Lead experience on various PA/PD Organizational Management implementations.
• Experience in Public and Private Sector project implementations.

Confidential

• ECC 6.0 HCM PA/OM/BN/PY implementation Project Manager. PA/OM Lead.
• Leading a team of 12 consultants in a transformation project from existing mainframe into SAP HR/FI environment.
• Faciliated blueprint sessions for PA/OM with extensive client facing time.
• Assisted in development of data conversion, testing and training strategies.
• Re-configured existing PA/OM Actions, Dynamic Actions, Infotype table entries.
• Developed Functional Specs to all PA/OM related RICEFW items.
• Maintained and Approved project management related tasks: plan, issues log, gap analysis, timesheets, expenses, vacation requests, travel schedules and invoicing.

Confidential

• ECC 6.0 HCM migration of PeopleSoft HR data to existing SAP platform.
• Lead HR PA/OM/Benefits functional consultant working with joint CenturyLink and Qwest business experts on resolution to complex HR process definitions. Identifying major business decisions and developing executive summary reports for review.
• Facilitating all blueprint sessions around Master Data conversion, Organizational Management and Benefits
• Developing Blueprint, BPML and RICEFW documents.

Confidential

• ECC 6.0 Public Sector Implementation
• Personnel Cost Planning budgeting tool functionality for complex budgetary processes. Worked closely with
• Budgets Department BMB on business requirements, process definition, system design and resolution of
• non-standard SAP functionality.
• Resolved key Organizational Management and Personnel Administration related issues to support HR and Budgets business requirements. Conducted integrated work sessions to assist in common solution for multiple organizations.
• Integrated budgetary processes with Controlling and Funds Management modules of SAP.
• Worked closely on resolving and defining Security and Workflow roles/processes.
• Wrote functional specifications for complex budgetary State and Finance reporting.
• Convergys Johnson Johnson 03/2008 09/2008
• ECC 6.0 Global HCM implementation.
• Organizational Management global quality liaison. Worked with regional groups to successfully integrate OM objects into global templates allowing for key OM country specific data, without interfering with global HR/OM processes.
• Developed functional specifications for approved resolutions and documented business processes to support proper adhesion to global templates.

Confidential

• Provided on-going support to Personnel Cost Planning functionality.
• Re-design of key aspects of cost element gathering for budgeting proposals.

Confidential

• ECC 6.0 Personnel Administration/Organizational Management implementation.
• Lead PA/OM consultant and configuration expert.
• Provided Support for HR Mini-Master, Organizational Management components for SRM/FI functionality.
• Led client requirements gathering, trouble shooting initial design and configuration issues in the areas of PA/OM.
• Resolved complex design flaws and unresolved business processes.
• Worked closely with technical team to create and resolve complex custom development and programming specs.
• Areas of Configuration: Infotype tables, Infogroups, Actions, Dynamic Actions, Custom Infotypes specs , Concurrent Employment settings, Organizational Management settings/integration, Number Ranges, Wage Type Creation, Pay Scales/ Ranges, Objects positions, org. units, jobs .
• Clear understanding of integration points with Payroll, Benefits, Time, E-Recruitment teams. Resolved complex integration issues and provided viable redesign options.

Confidential

• ECC 6.0 Personnel Cost Planning. Proof of Concept phase for new PCP functionality. Upgrade from existing 4.5b System. Creation of Prototype as part of deliverable.
• Configuration of PCP components to meet current Overhead Projection budgeting process.
• Detail Planning of PCP via BSP window and Integration to CO of plan data via Cost Center/WBS Element objects.
• Set up Master Data PA and Organizational Management Data OM to support PCP functionality.
• Blueprint
• Lead Personnel Administration, Organizational Management and Benefits consultant in global upgrade effort from current 4.5b system to ECC6.0.
• Data gathering of current functionality, pain points, optimization and inventory of RICEF-W objects.
• Developed blueprint deliverables: Scenario Narratives and Flows, Process Narratives and Flows, RICEF-W inventory, Functional Specs, Gap Analysis, Pain Point Inventory, Requirements Inventory.

Confidential

• Lead Configuration Consultant for Personnel Administration, Organizational Management, Benefits and Personnel Development.
• Design and development of details Design Specification Documents. Development of Unit and Integration Test Scripts. Organized Unit Test and Integration Testing sessions.
• Configuration of PA Infotypes, Custom Infotypes, Actions, Dynamic Actions, Infogroup Modifiers, Organizational Object, Integration between PA and OM, Job Survey Results, Planned Compensation T510/T710 , Benefit Plans, Employee and Employer contribution attributes, Eligibility Rules, Package Programming.
• Design of Technical Specifications for Inbound and Outbound Interface files: Fidelity, Towers Perrin, and Aetna.
• Conversion lead for migration of data between existing PeopleSoft system and existing SAP system.

Confidential

• Internal Accenture SAP project performing analysis of compatibility of standard PCP 4.7E functionality and current business Rewards Modeling Tools for worldwide geographic units 110,000 employees.
• Data gathering of current business requirements and design of initial recommendations.
• Design of functional specifications for required reporting needs.
• Analysis of custom solution to fit business requirements in either SAP R/3 or BW SEM-BPS.
• Performed analysis on upgrade from 4.6C to 4.7E or mySAP ERP 2005.
• Design session lead for Personnel Administration/Organizational Management for British Columbia Hydro HR department into existing Accenture SAP system.
• Configuration of PA tables, Wage Types, Payroll Area and Default, ESG Grouping for Time processing, Actions, Organizational Management objects. Conversion Mapping from existing PeopleSoft and Legacy System to SAP HR Tables.
• Functional specs and configuration of business requirements and creation of prototype for business sign-off.

Confidential

• Public Sector 4.7e Personnel Cost Planning implementation for City Annual Budget.
• Scope, design and configuration of Labor and Benefit cost projections using Data Collection and Cost Plans in
• Personnel Cost Planning. Configured payroll data collection via mapping of Symbolic Accounts GL accounts to Cost Items and Wage Types in PCP. Data mapping and conversion from existing BIS Access and FAMIS Legacy System. Extensive trouble shooting to existing Human Resources and Organizational data to ensure accurate calculation of Labor Costs. Extensive validating of Payroll results feed into PCP via Payroll Simulation extract.
• Successful integration of Personnel Cost Planning with Payroll and Organizational Management modules.
• Worked on requirements for full data extract file from Personnel Cost Planning to Business Warehouse SEM- BPS .
• Created Unit and Integration Test Scripts, as well as PNP scripts to provide client knowledge transfer.
• Developed Security Roles for all transactional data and composite roles. Conducted positive and negative testing to ensure integrity of system data.

Confidential

• Public Sector 4.7e Personnel Cost Planning implementation with full integration to FI/CO for biennial budget.
• Design and configuration of custom solution, taking existing SAP functionality, to provide a viable budgeting tool. Components that were required to allow Labor and Benefit costs to be accurately calculated before transfer to FI/CO included Master Data PA , Organizational Structure object data OM , Personnel Cost Planning projected pay scenario tool PCP .
• Configuration of Personnel Administration and data conversion from existing PeopleSoft database. Configuration of Organizational Management and data transfer from existing PeopleSoft/BRASS databases. Design and configuration of Recruitment Module and data transfer from existing RESUMIX database. Responsible for Unit and Integration testing scripts for PA/PCP/OM/CATS functionality. Design and configuration of Training and Events module for citywide training and certification courses. Developed all HR security roles, created test scripts for positive and negative testing.
• Created Unit, Test, BPP scripts to provide client knowledge transfer. Created Technical Specification documents for all custom HR reporting requirements and custom HR functionality. Worked closely with technical resources to develop and test all custom reporting and programming needs.

Confidential

• Redesigned initial implementation of the Career and Succession Planning Module in v 4.6c.
• Provided functional expertise on Qualifications Catalogue, uploading qualifications to employee records, using tools within Career and Succession Planning Module, reporting and profile match-up.
• Developed Custom solution to Imputed Income calculation. Using existing employee Benefit Deductions and Master Data along with configuration of age groups and factor amounts a custom program was designed to provide deduction amounts per pay period stored on Infotype 0014.

Confidential

• Provided functional expertise, guidance, and instruction on test scripts/update configuration for initial implementation of PA/CATS/Payroll Implementation v 4.6c for US and Canada.
• Provided Subject Matter expertise for development of Configuration Scripts and Work Instructions for Super Users and end users. Created security matrix with all HR roles based on user access requirements tested all single and composite roles following security testing script in order to comply with GMP regulations.
• Worked on Conversion Plan for existing Master Data record conversion from Legacy Systems/ADP/Access to SAP.
• Successful implementation of Phase I in a GMP validated environment.
• Developed workshops and completed design of Recruitment, Organizational Management and Personnel Cost Planning along with Production Support requirements. Completed design and prototype of Compensation Mgmt.

Confidential

• SAP PA/Payroll data mapping to third party providers
• Provided functional expertise, guidance, and instruction on payroll data gathering and storing in SAP PA Infotypes
• Facilitated data mapping sessions with programmers and functional end users from external Data Systems into SAP tables.
• Convergys Data Systems,
• Provided end user training and documentation in the following modules: Benefits, Master Data and Payroll, v 4.6c
• confidential
• Lead consultant on PD Implementation and integration with existing PA modules and Manager's Desktop for a multiple site client this included integration of Compensation Management.
• Worked with client to optimize system functionality for future implementation of additional SAP modules
• Provide functional expertise, guidance, and instruction on PA/PD/Payroll Implementation v 4.6c
• Including: Personnel Administration, Organizational Management, Manager's Desktop, Compensation Management, Personnel Cost Planning, Time and Payroll.
• Facilitated steering committee strategic planning workshops and technical training for 25 members of implementation team including workflow development and design.
• Provide ongoing support on an as needed basis, as recent at May 2002.

Confidential

• Global SAP PA/OM Implementation v 4.5b, lead consultant on PA/PD implementation.
• Designed country specific Master Data: Actions, Infotypes, Dynamic Actions, Custom Edits using ABAP/4
• Designed and configured the components of PA/OM, Training and Events, Compensation Management and Recruitment modules. This included the creation of the Qualifications Catalog and proficiency levels per qualification. The Task Catalog was created to track requirements against Jobs and Positions. Configured compensation packages that included bonus, base pay increases. Created training material, User Guides and conducted end-user training for all domestic and international locations. Creating actions for data transfer of existing applicants into SAP and mapping to OM positions. Configured recruiting instruments/media and applicant structures for both internal and external candidates, as well as follow-up actions for processing into active status.
• Developed and created custom security and authorization profiles for domestic, South America and European locations to meet unique client needs

Confidential

• Guided client in the design and configuration of Master Data/PA including the configuration of personnel structures and ABAP/4
• Configured Master Data: Actions, Infotypes, Dynamic Actions, Custom Edits and components of PD
• Developed training material and User Guides and conducted training sessions for end-users in the United States, Venezuela and Cost Rica.
• Conducted and Provided knowledge transfer and on-going support for super user community.

Confidential

• Participated in the configuration of the SAP HR Benefits Module
• Configured Benefit Plans, eligibility rules, and benefits structure
• Created ABAP/4 programs to generate benefits reporting for client

OTHER PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

• SAP HR Consultant, Soft-Guide International 1997-2001
• Assistant Professor, Universidad Iberoamericana 1989-1991
• Interpreter/Translator, Arthritis Foundation of America 1986-1989
• Translator, St. John's College 1986-1989
• PROFESSIONAL CREDENTIALS AND TRAINING
• Certified SAP HR Consultant
• Certified ASAP Consultant
• SuccessFactors Introduction to Employee Mastery
• SuccessFactors Goal Management
• SuccessFactors Performance Management
• References Available Upon Request