PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Confidential, Dover, DE

Senior PeopleSoft Consultant

Responsibilities:

• Provided PeopleSoft functional consulting services by acting as subject matter expert and assisting with the entire systems development lifecycle for a PeopleSoft upgrade to version 9.2. Work on project phases to include software validation and testing
• Assisted in fully integrating the new 9.2 version of PeopleSoft into current business environments and provided input on best practices for the new version
• Set up test scenerios for HR, Benefits, Payroll and Time & Labor modules and executed tests in HP Quality Center. Reported project status updates in daily SCRUM meetings.
• Assisted in defining PeopleSoft HCM functionality to be accessed through tiles in Fluid environment.

Confidential, Atlanta, GA

Senior PeopleSoft Benefits Analyst

Responsibilities:

• Lead Functional Analyst supporting all PeopleSoft HCM 9.2 Base Benefits and Ben Admin functionality and custom processes for U.S and Canadian populations. Responsible for Open Enrollment support which includes benefits outsourced to AON Hewitt and integrated with PeopleSoft for US employees and Open Enrollment processes managed within PeopleSoft HCM 9.2 for Canadian employees
• Configured new benefit programs, plans, options, rates for newly acquired Canadian properties migrating to PeopleSoft HCM 9.2 on 01/01/2017
• Serving as Project Lead for upcoming Confidential 1094c and 1095c processes to include employee health benefit coverage statement generation and Confidential federally mandated Confidential reporting requirements

Confidential, Lincolnshire, IL

PeopleSoft HR\Payroll Functional Lead

Responsibilities:

• Functional HR\N.A. Payroll Project Lead Analyst for PS HCM v.9.2 upgrade. Hands - on Lead Analyst to ensure successful completion of the following project phases; Planning and Initiation, Fit-Gap-business process definition and HR\Payroll functional enterprise design.
• Facilitated functional fit\gap sessions attended by client HR and Payroll SMEs focusing on PeopleSoft HR and Payroll functionality and best practice utilization in v9. Fit\Gap sessions structured to include client Q&A to obtain detailed information and confirm understanding of Confidential current business processes. Presented PS HCM 9.2 software capabilities in sandbox environment. Functionality included new 9.2 HR features (HR forms\approval build, mobile HR, matrix reporting), HR Onboarding, Position Management, MSS and ESS capabilities, T & L WorkCenters, Paycheck modeling and utilization of RetroPay and partial pay period processes. Created HR and N.A Payroll Fit-Gap Analysis Report and presented design options for client selection approval to facilitate Executive Sponsor signoff
• Produced detailed Functional design specifications for all client-approved software design options. Specifications included the following detailed information; HR business process and design overview, pictorial design for proposed pages, menus and reports, custom security and configuration needs as well as and budget estimates for costs associated with implementing solution.
• Assisted PeopleSoft Technical Lead(s) with identifying existing customizations in PS HCM 9.0 utilizing compare reports run against system. Estimated project hours required to retrofit and test HR to be brought forward in PS HCM 9.2.
• Contributed to overall PS HCM 9.2 upgrade project plan and schedule by documenting tasks and resource assignment needs for HR and N.A Payroll-specific functionality. Represented HR and Payroll team from technical perspective in weekly project status meetings. Provided Team updates and reported any information relevant to overall project, i.e. accomplishments, percentage of work completed, documented issues and potential project risks.

Confidential, Boston, MA

Functional Consultant

Responsibilities:

• Analyzed PS documentation, IRS documentation and industry best practice case studies relative to Confidential implementation, compliance, and IRS reporting. Facilitated requirements gathering sessions with HR and Benefits Directors, HR/Benefits SMEs, and Confidential regulatory compliance consultants in order to affectively design and configure Confidential solution.
• Created Functional design specification for processes in PeopleSoft HCM 9.2 to support the measurement period, eligibility monitoring process and Form 1094 - C electronic filing and the IRS Form 1095-Cs.
• Configured and modeled proposed design in PS 9.2 demo environment and presented functional walkthrough to Stakeholders and SMEs. Attendees included leadership team and SMEs following COB functional Teams; COB Benefits Office, COB Human Resource Office, COB Public Schools HR, Department, COB Treasurer’s Office and COB Payroll and Timekeeping offices.
• Created complex queries used to identify and load employee groups relative to Confidential Fulltime benefits eligibility. Data was required to determine variable and seasonal employees benefits eligibility under the IRS-defined Look Back method as well as determining proper assignment to PS Confidential eligibility statuses which was required to leverage PeopleSoft-delivered Confidential functionality. Ensured accuracy of employee data essential in producing 1095-C and 1094-C required to meet Confidential federal mandates.

Confidential, Denver, CO

HRIS Functional Implementation Lead

Responsibilities:

• Provided implementation services for PeopleSoft HCM and Confidential HCM cloud-based applications, including PeopleSoft HCM conversion expertise for multiple clients going live January 2015. All work performed in remote setting.
• Engaged with client project manager(s), defined client strategies and requirements, guided clients through the implementation process, configured Confidential Benefits application according to customer requirements and partnered with Payroll implementation team to balance benefit deductions prior to Payroll Go-Live.
• Led effort to identify and implement benefits eligibility and enrollment process in compliance with Confidential regulatory requirements. Client population consisted of several part-time employees under various work schedules with potential of becoming benefits eligible under Confidential rules and regulations.
• Recommended and facilitated change strategies to enable clients’ successful transition to the Confidential HCM system, including transition from PeopleSoft HCM.

Confidential, Albany, NY

PeopleSoft HCM - HR/Benefits/Payroll Analyst

Responsibilities:

• Evaluated fit\gap session notes in relation to PS HCM software capabilities and industry best practices. Provided client with solution design options for software gaps based on information gathered in sessions and best practice.
• Created Fit/Gap Analysis Report and presented design options to client for selection, approval and signoff by Executive Sponsors
• Contributed to Confidential project plan by developing implementation tasks and proposed resource assignments for Position Management, Benefits, NA Payroll and MSS modules. Approved by PM and integrated into master project plan.
• Content Manager for Confidential project SharePoint site housing all project documentation and deliverables.

Confidential, Raleigh, NC

PeopleSoft HCM Instructor

Responsibilities:

• PS HCM courseware instructor for implementation project teams. Trained users on PS HCM v9.1 platform in classroom and virtual environments for the following courses; Intro to PeopleSoft for HCM, PeopleSoft Human Resources, Benefits Administration, NA Payroll Performance Management, Recruiting Solutions (TAM and eRecruit) and ELM.
• Conducted PS HCM 9.2 functional fit/gap analysis, gaining the functional knowledge necessary to update existing courseware and create student labs utilizing v9.2.
• Developed new course curriculum for PeopleSoft HCM v9.x to v9.2 Delta, providing students with instruction and student labs specific to new or enhanced functionality on v9.2 platform. Course topics included the following functionality; HR, Benefits, Payroll, TAM/eRecruit, Performance Management, Time & Labor, Applications Portal, ESS, MSS, role-based Workcenters\Dashboards and report analytics.

Confidential, Madison, WI

PeopleSoft HCM Analyst

Responsibilities:

• Duties involved leading the analysis, cleanup and process improvement efforts for UW Benefits Deduction Prepay annual enrollment process.
• Customized process required analysis of employee historical, current and future-dated Job, Benefits, Benefits Billing, Compensation, Paycheck and Deduction Balance records.

Confidential, Long Island, NY

PeopleSoft HCM Team Lead

Responsibilities:

• PS HCM-Benefits Team Lead for PS HCM v9.1 implementation. Provided functional subject matter expertise for implementation of Benefits Administration; Base Benefits, eBenefits, Benefits Billing Leave Administration and Confidential .
• Created project plan, defined tasks and work assignments for the following SDLC phases; Enterprise Design, Application Design & Development, Testing, Training and post go-live.
• Responsible for planning and facilitating fit\gap sessions for heavily unionized organization.

Confidential, Charleston, SC

PS HCM Functional Lead

Responsibilities:

• Lead Analyst for Applicant to New Hire automation project as part Corporate Onboarding Automation project initiative. Created project scope deliverable, project task and resource assignments and tracked work effort.
• Created data mapping and technical specification deliverables for interface from PeopleMatter Applicant Tracking system to PS HCM v8.9. Built simple custom views for interface utilizing SQL Server 2008. Responsible for system testing interface with New Hires and Rehires.
• Conducted PS HCM v9.1 fit/gap analysis for the following functionality; Profile Manager, TAM\eRecruit, ePerformance, Monitor Health & Safety, MSS and ESS. Facilitated design sessions which were presented to audience of HR stakeholders and functional SMEs.
• Provided functional subject matter expertise, configuration testing and support for Benefits Open Enrollment and Payroll year-end processes. Included testing PS-tax updates required for year-end Payroll Tax reporting and employee W-2s. Responsible for all production support needs for W-2 generation\distribution for over 5,000 employees located in 18 different states.

Confidential, Denver, CO

Professional Services Consultant

Responsibilities:

• Provided clients with high-quality HRIS consulting services, specializing in the PeopleSoft HCM and iVantage HCM suite of applications. Clients included; St. Mary’s Hospitals of Michigan, American Society of Civil Engineers, City of Suffolk, VA, Ukrops Supermarkets, MW Industries, and Perkins School for the Blind. Displayed high level of expertise in software design, configuration and production support of Core HR, Position Management, Benefits Administration, Monitor Health & Safety, Learning Management, Recruitment Solutions, Compensation Management, ESS/MSS and Workflow functions. Project work included full life-cycle implementations, software upgrades and software custom development.
• Provided subject matter expertise on HCM applications and industry best practice standards to facilitate effective solution design discussions. Partnered with clients in software design to support automation of HR, Benefits, and Payroll-related processes. Hands-on configuration, data mapping and software design responsibilities.
• Managed unit, system, regression, and parallel testing efforts. Created and executed test cases. Tracked test results and obtained final signoff for completion of testing phase.
• Created client training materials utilized in classroom-style training for delivered and customized functionality. Provided go-live production support, managing transition to client support model.
• Recipient of 2009 Top Consultant Outstanding Achievement Award

Confidential, Virginia Beach, VA

Systems Analyst

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for project management, systems analysis and production support of Mercury Quality Center, LoadRunner, Pathlore LMS, Anasazi Human Services CMS, Minority Business Council Vendor Participation, Health & Safety\OSHA and Public Safety Communication applications
• Prepared project scope documents for all incoming city agency IT project requests.
• Documentation included project description, justification, budget and funding sources and project resource staffing needs.
• Content developed through interviews with project stakeholders, SMEs, and analytical assessment.
• Presented information tot Department
• Leadership Team for decision-making on project prioritization, planning and approval.

Confidential, Virginia Beach, VA

Defined Benefits Project Leader

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for project management, new development, configuration, and maintenance of PensionManager, TP’s proprietary software application.
• Worked with Confidential plan administrators to review SPDs and plan specs, plan offerings and pension calculations in support of Boeings’ pension admin IT initiatives
• Tested and coordinated promotion of pension calculators to Production developed by PenCalc programming team.
• Provided technical support for client pension payee data feeds transmitted to Prudential.
• Project Manager for a McDonnell Douglas pension plan data conversion and the Confidential Annual Accrued Benefit Statement distribution project.
• Facilitated Confidential Pension Project Team meetings to convey ongoing status, track, and document project-related issues.
• Of projects. Escalated issues to TP Leadership Team for resolution when potential for adverse effects on project existed.

Confidential, Norfolk, VA

Lead HRMS Functional Consultant

Responsibilities:

• Lead Functional Benefits Analyst for PS HRMS v8.3 Benefits Administration Data Synchronization project.
• Responsible for creating project plan and work schedule, analyzed employee HR, Benefits and Payroll current and historical data, and current configuration of Benefit Program, Benefit Plan, Event Rules, Eligibility Rules and Rate table data integrity and issue identification.
• Manually corrected data for clean-up effort to facilitate successful implementation of Benefits Administration module.
• Created functional specification for data clean-up requiring programmatic solution. Created BPMs in MS Visio for business process reengineering.

Confidential, Columbus, OH

Peoplesoft HRMS Functional Lead

Responsibilities:

• Led Benefits Project Team of two consultants and four SMEs for PS HRMS v8.3 implementation - Go-Live June 2003
• Created and maintained project work plan for the following software development phases: Enterprise Design, Application Design and Development, Testing, Training and Go-live
• Participated in Rapid Solution Workshops, partnering with client SMEs from seven retail-industry entities to define an enterprise design for all benefits-related functionality.
• Defined customization requirements and configuration parameters for Base Benefits, Benefits Admin, Leave Accrual and FMLA functionality. Participated in Testing and Training phases.

Confidential, Norfolk, VA

HRIS Functional Consultant

Responsibilities:

• Business Analyst for PeopleSoft 7.5 to PeopleSoft 8.3 upgrade fit/gap implementation study
• Documented gaps in application versions and provided recommendations for removing customizations to leverage new PeopleSoft functionality
• Analyzed compare reports and existing customizations\related-custom objects, documenting all through MS Access database application