SUMMARY:

PeopleSoft Functional Subject Matter Expert with expertise in PeopleSoft’s Benefits Administration module. Strengths include utilizing strong analytical, problem solving and organizational skills, handling multiple projects simultaneously, paying close attention to detail, and managing time wisely. Ability to use technical skills to work efficiently and be self - sufficient.

COMPUTER SKILLS:

Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access, PeopleSoft (HRMS), Query/Crystal

WORK EXPERIENCE:

Confidential, Minneapolis, MN

SENIOR PEOPLESOFT HCM CONSULTANT

Responsibilities:

• Provides project team member responsibility in the setup, design, configuration, implementation and deployment of PeopleSoft’s Job Profile Management and Leave Administration functionality.
• Supports system design and setup requirements for enhancement to current Profile Management Upload process.
• Develops Functional Solution Designs documents based on business requirements which included identifying specific fields in Job Profile Management that would be used globally across the company.
• Creates and executes test scripts for all testing phases.
• Tests and coordinates the development of Leave Administration files.

Confidential, Minneapolis, MN

SENIOR PEOPLESOFT BENEFITS CONSULTANT

Responsibilities:

• Provided project team member responsibility in the setup, design, configuration, implementation and deployment of PeopleSoft’s version 9.2 reimplementation.
• Supported system design and setup requirements for enhancement to current benefits and the roll out and maintenance of new benefits.
• Coordinated the functional design, development, and testing of vendor interface files including the HIPAA 834 file format.
• Executed test scripts for all testing phases.
• Managed the testing efforts of the Open Enrollment project from a functional perspective.

Confidential, Milwaukee, WI

SENIOR PEOPLESOFT BENEFITS CONSULTANT

Responsibilities:

• Provided project team member responsibility in the setup, design, implementation and deployment of PeopleSoft’s version 9.1 implementation.
• Supported system design, configuration and setup requirements for enhancement to current benefits and the roll out and maintenance of new benefits.
• Created and executed test scripts for unit testing, system testing, integration testing, and parallel testing.
• Utilized PeopleSoft to run special system jobs, such as Event Maintenance, Open Enrollment, Snapshot, Queries, and SQR reports.

Confidential, Columbus, OH

PEOPLESOFT CONSULTANT

Responsibilities:

• Provided project team member responsibility in the setup, design, implementation and deployment of PeopleSoft implementation.
• Supported system design, configuration and setup requirements for enhancement to current benefits and the roll out and maintenance of new benefits.
• Created and executed test scripts for unit testing, system testing, integration testing, and parallel testing.
• Managed production support efforts by providing PeopleSoft 8.8 Ben Admin/eBenefits and Payroll knowledge of all day to day transactions.
• Handled all Event Maintenance and production data clean-up efforts as well as Open Enrollment data cleanup found through testing efforts.

Confidential, Minneapolis, MN

FINANCIAL ANALYST

Responsibilities:

• Provided project team member responsibility in the setup, design, configuration, implementation and deployment of PeopleSoft’s version 8.8 to 9.1 upgrade for Benefits and Payroll.
• Managed production support efforts by providing PeopleSoft 8.8 Ben Admin/eBenefits and Payroll knowledge of all day to day transactions.
• Created reports using the PeopleSoft Query tool.

Confidential, Chicago, IL

SENIOR PEOPLESOFT HR CONSULTANT

Responsibilities:

• Provided project lead responsibility in the setup, design, implementation and deployment of PeopleSoft’s version 8.9 Benefits Administration module and have read 9.0 PS documentation.
• Provided PeopleSoft implementation support through building and maintaining such edit and control tables as Eligibility Rules, Event Rules, Benefit Program, Calculation Rules, etc.
• Created and executed test scripts for unit testing, system testing, integration testing, and parallel testing.
• Managed production support efforts by providing PeopleSoft 8.9 Ben Admin/eBenefits knowledge of all day to day Event Maintenance transactions.

Confidential, St. Paul, MN

SENIOR PEOPLESOFT HR CONSULTANT

Responsibilities:

• Managed production support efforts by providing PeopleSoft 8.3 Ben Admin/eBenefits knowledge of all day to day transactions.
• Managed open enrollment project by providing PeopleSoft Ben Admin/eBenefits functional knowledge.
• Supported system design and setup requirements for enhancement to current benefits.
• Handled all Event Maintenance and production data clean-up efforts as well as Open Enrollment data cleanup found through testing efforts.

Confidential, Hoboken, NJ

SENIOR PEOPLESOFT BENEFITS CONSULTANT

Responsibilities:

• Managed the testing efforts of the Annual Enrollment project from a functional perspective.
• Supported system design and setup requirements for enhancement to current benefits and the roll out and maintenance of new benefits on version 8.3.
• Tested and coordinated the development of vendor interface files.

Confidential, Bloomington, MN

HRIS SPECIALIST

Responsibilities:

• Supported the Associate Service Center services through technical innovations and advances to provide outstanding customer service and operational excellence.
• Supported system design and setup requirements for enhancement to current benefits and the roll out and maintenance of new benefits.
• Served as primary resource and project manager to the Associate Service Center for PeopleSoft upgrades (PeopleSoft 8.0 to 8.3) and new functionality (i.e.: eRecruit, eBenefits modules).
• Coordinated required technical changes to comply with government regulations.
• Developed and updated documentation of business processes along with shortfalls, and other problems identified during analyzing and/or questions from users.
• Demonstrated high degree of teamwork and collaboration between the various cross-functional teams.
• Oversaw audit procedures and implements new controls as identified.
• Improved vendor files to reduce manual maintenance.
• Managed the yearly Open Enrollment process from a functional and technical perspective.

Confidential, Denver, CO

SENIOR PEOPLESOFT CONSULTANT

Responsibilities:

• Analyzed and recommended ways to adapt business processes through changes and modifications to the system that most effectively utilizes PeopleSoft in order to improve efficiency.
• Assisted in the resolution of Ben Admin errors.
• Developed documentation of business processes along with shortfalls, and other problems identified during analyzing and/or questions from users.
• Initiated changes in office practices - eliminating paperwork, removing layers of approval, reorganizing duties, and streamlining processes - so as to make the most efficient use of the software.
• Assisted with the implementation and testing of the eBenefits module using the 8 self-service web applications.

Confidential, Houston, TX

CONSULTANT

Responsibilities:

• Provided project lead responsibility in the setup, design, implementation and deployment of PeopleSoft’s version 8.0 Benefits Administration module.
• Provided PeopleSoft implementation support through building and maintaining such edit and control tables as Eligibility Rules, Event Rules, Benefit Program, Calculation Rules, etc.
• Created and executed test scripts for unit testing, system testing, integration testing, and parallel testing.
• Analyzed and recommended ways to adapt business processes through changes and modifications to the system that most effectively utilizes PeopleSoft in order to remove customizations.
• Developed documentation of Future State Solution Portfolios and Design Decisions along with bugs, shortfalls, and other problems identified during testing and/or questions from users.
• Trained users in various aspects of the PeopleSoft system, including Basics of PeopleSoft functionality, Data entry, Table maintenance, Help screens and on-line documentation.
• Provided data mapping expertise for 7.0 to 8.0 conversion.
• Developed business processes for supporting a vanilla implementation.
• Conducted Conference Room Pilots by completing analysis on business processes for client while matching to PeopleSoft functionality.

Confidential, Minneapolis, MN

BENEFITS SYSTEMS SPECIALIST

Responsibilities:

• Implemented key PeopleSoft functional projects in a team oriented environment such as upgrades from 6.0 to 7.0 and 7.0 to 7.5, Snapshot process, Conversions, Manual loads, Open Enrollment, and the Canadian Flex Program from the system testing phase through to the go live date.
• Utilized PeopleSoft to run special system jobs, such as Event Maintenance, Open Enrollment, Query/Crystal, and SQR reports.
• Provided PeopleSoft implementation support to all businesses and locations in the US and Canada.
• Served as a primary contact with respect to the components of PeopleSoft HRMS, with particular emphasis on implementing the Benefits Administration module and assuring that decisions made with respect to Benefits are compatible with the other modules of the system (i.e.: HR and Payroll).
• Provided project lead responsibility in implementing benefit system enhancements and strategic business projects affecting benefit systems.
• Displayed cross-functional project leadership through being responsible for directing the work of others.
• Analyzed and recommended ways to adapt business processes through changes and modifications to the system that most effectively utilizes PeopleSoft, and methods and procedures for supporting the locations once the conversion from legacy systems were complete.
• Initiated changes in office practices - eliminating paperwork, removing layers of approval, reorganizing duties, and streamlining processes - to make the most efficient use of the software.
• Built and maintained such edit and control tables as Benefit Program, Benefit Plan, Eligibility Rules, Calculation Rules and Rate Schedules.
• Documented bugs, shortfalls, and other problems identified during testing and/or questions from users.
• Trained users in various aspects of the PeopleSoft system, including Basics of PeopleSoft functionality, Data entry, Table maintenance, Help screens and on-line documentation.
• Traveled as needed to end user/customer sites for activities such as process mapping, data mapping and analysis, training and project status meetings.
• Managed production support for the Canadian population.
• Developed PeopleSoft benefits training and manual for Canada.
• Completed PeopleSoft training courses: Intro to HR 6.0, Intro to Benefits 6.0, Query/Crystal, PeopleTools 1 7.5, and Benefits Administration 6.0, 7.5.