SUMMARY:

• Over 7 years of IT experience with strong techno - functional experience in PeopleSoft with hands on experience in Requirement Analysis, Fit/Gap Analysis, Customization, Upgrade, Testing and Maintenance of PeopleSoft HCM applications (8.8 and higher) for full life cycle implementations.
• Extensively worked on converting PeopleSoft HRMS/HCM designs into Functional and Technical specifications in clients.
• Extensively worked in PeopleSoft HCM - Core HR, CGW, Talent Acquisition Manager (TAM), Work Force Administration, Base Benefits, Benefits Administration, eBenefits, Performance Management, eProfile, eProfile Manager Desktop, eCompensation, Manage Competencies, North American Payroll, Time & Labor, ELM and Variable & Base Compensation, Integrated Talent Management (Manage Profiles, ePerformance Management, Planning Careers and Succession, ELM as related to Talent Management), Financial Modules - AP, AR and GL.
• Strong working knowledge of PeopleSoft HR application modules like Core HR, North American (NA) and Payroll, Base Benefits, Benefits Administration, Time & Labor, Absence Management, Position Management, Career/Succession Planning, Employee Self Service (ESS), Manager Self Services (MSS) in 8.8, 8.9, 9.1 and 9.2 versions.
• Extensively worked on Upgrade, Implementation, Customization and Data Migration focusing on PeopleSoft Enterprise Human Capital Management.
• Comprehensive experience in Integrating PeopleSoft System with third party applications (Onbase, SciQuest, Maximo) and PeopleSoft Systems (HCM, CRM) using application messaging and XML for both Synchronous and Asynchronous data transmission.
• Extensive experience in PeopleTools including Application Designer, PeopleCode, Application Engine, UNIX shell scripting, SQR, Integration Broker, Process Scheduler, Data Mover, PS Query, Approval Framework AWE, BI Publisher and PeopleSoft Upgrade Manager (PUM).
• Extensive experience working on Recruitment, Talent Acquisition Manager (TAM) and Career/Succession Planning.
• Proficient at writing Test Plans and Test Strategies and strong working experience in PeopleSoft Test Framework and HP Quality Center.
• Extensive expertise in Customization, Data Conversion, Development, Inbound/Outbound Interfaces and setup of applications using PeopleSoft Internet Architecture, and Object Oriented technologies.
• Worked as a team, on PeopleSoft HRMS System Development, Conversion, Customization, Migration and Support of HR, Benefits Administration, Payroll and Training modules.
• Extensive experience in development methodologies like RUP, SDLC, Agile, Scrum and Waterfall.
• Extensive experience in gathering and documenting Business and Functional Requirements (BRD, FRD), User requirements, Use Cases, System Requirement Specs (SRS). Prototyping, Surveys, User Stories, Joint Application Requirement / Design (JAR / JAD) and Brainstorming.
• Experience with developing Process Models, and BPM tools including Unified Modeling Language (UML), Context, Sequence, ERD, State and Activity diagrams. Participates in architectural design sessions. Communicates effectively with business sponsors, developers and QA engineers.
• Expertise in conducting requirement gathering sessions, feasibility studies and Impact Analysis, Cost/Benefit analysis and Risk analysis, Base lining acceptance criteria.
• Adept in data Extraction, Transforming and Loading (ETL) using various tools such as SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS), Data Transformation Services (DTS), Bulk Copy (BCP), creating Dynamic packages for Incremental Loads and Data Cleansing in Data Ware House.
• Expertise in data warehousing, ETL architecture, Data Profiling using Informatica PowerCenter - Client and Server tools and building Design and building Enterprise Data warehouse/Data Marts.
• Experience in Integration of various data sources like Oracle, SQL Server, Fixed Width and Delimited Flat Files, COBOL files & XML Files.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Confidential,CA

PeopleSoft Functional consultant

Responsibilities:

• Implemented PeopleSoft HRMS v9.2 by understanding the Functional and Technical aspects of various modules in PeopleSoft HRMS - Core HR, Payroll using Application Upgrade Assistant, Application Designer and Data Mover Scripts.
• Directly involved in analysis, design, testing and implementation of PeopleSoft Enterprise systems.
• Worked on PeopleSoft post go live project to identify and address the gaps brainstormed by the business users. Made system more cost effective and save time for the users.
• Worked sessions with business process owners to demonstrate application capabilities related to Talent Acquisition Manager (TAM) and Candidate Gateway.
• Created functional specs for configuration, Fit Gap analysis, created and executed test cases within HR including Payroll, Time & Labor, Time & Expense, Payroll, Self Service, Ben Admin, Base Benefits, TAM, and eRecruit.
• Created and ran Test Cases for PeopleSoft 9.2 Core HCM, TAM, ePay, eProfile, eRecruit, eBenefits, Payroll and Absence Management.
• Designed both collective and independent onboarding programs contingent upon role and departmental expectations.
• Executed orientation sessions and activities, led newcomer events, directed online learning programs and ensured newhire paperwork completion according to predetermined timelines.
• Created and assigned JIRA development tasks to ensure off shore team develop each enhancement with appropriate detailed information.
• Monitored and managed changes with latest PeopleSoft Upgrade Manager (PUM) versions & patches.
• Successfully worked on PeopleSoft Project Costing/HCM v9.2 joint efforts to, inactivate Time Reporting Codes in project Costing and HCM in order to save substantial labor cost.
• Designed and developed test strategies in PeopleSoft Test Framework and reviewing Technical test results for completeness.
• Working with functional and technical team, end users, offshore and third party vendors for PeopleSoft projects related to ELM, TAM, core HR, Security and Benefits.
• Performed QA analyst duties, data conversion validation, test script writing and testing. Key modules of expertise include HR Core, TAM, eProfile, eRecruit, MSS, ESS, Position Management, PS query.
• In the North American Payroll, calculated additional FUTA tax liability for credit reduction states on Form 940 Schedule A, and the total calculated credit reduction for all states is transferred to line 11 on Form 940, the Employer’s Annual Federal Unemployment Tax (FUTA) Return.
• Integrated Talent Acquisition Manager (TAM) with Payroll for North America for Employee Referral Program.
• Enhanced the security model by configuring the TAM Felxible Processes.
• Customized PeopleSoft SQR Payroll interface programs utilizing Data Mover/ Import Manager and wrote SQL scripts to build 'Test' databases and move data/applications between Production & Development databases.
• Created Interface between Absence and Time and labor System to report employees who have medical and FMLA time reporting codes.
• Helped client understand the PS HCM 9.2 changes with respect to Core HR, Base Benefits, Payroll, Compensation,TAM, eProfile, eRecruit, Succession Planning, Approvals, and Enterprise Profile Management integrations.
• Performed Functional Set up and Configuration of tables within PeopleSoft Enterprise Learning Management (ELM) module. Performed Functional support of ELM module to the Training and Organizational Development Department.
• Worked on the PeopleSoft Upgrade Manager (PUM) upgrade in modules like including Base Benefits, Workforce Management, Payroll, Employee Self-Service, Manager Self Service and Time and Labor.
• Created various Inbound and Outbound interfaces using SQR's and Application Engine's to send and receive data from ADP.
• Eliminated various 9.1 Talent Acquisition Manager (TAM) customizations by utilizing the 9.2 Flexible Processes, TAM security and AWE.
• Developed PeopleSoft scripts for validating data against ad hoc customer data. (People Tools, Excel VBA).
• Involved in annual performance review and Career/succession planning for Business Units using PeoplesSoft HRMS.
• Formulated document artifacts in JIRA including epics, user stories and other technical design deliverables, identified and documented system impacts, data flows and exchange between systems.
• Documented the Business Requirement Document to get a better understanding of client's business processes of both the projects using the Agile methodology.
• Extensively worked with Application Designer to retrofit Field, Record, Pages, Components, Component interface, Menus, People Codes, and Application Engine.
• Processed, calculated, and posted a variety of payroll processes including wage garnishments, benefits withholding, overtime hours, and worker's compensation claims.
• Created data conversion applications in PeopleCode/Application Engine to extract HR, Benefits, Payroll and Balances from ADP into PeopleSoft.
• Conducted JAD sessions with management, SME, vendors and other stakeholders for open, pending and critical issues.
• Developed reporting and data migration solutions on PeopleTools 8.54 using SQR, Application Engine and Component Interface.
• Created FSD ( Functional design documents), Configuration documents and to create and submit final documentation by understanding the functionality and integration of the PeopleSoft Absence Management modules and other PeopleSoft HCM modules like Core HR, TAM, eProfile, eRecruit, Benefits, Time and Labor and NA Payroll modules.
• Conducted and evaluated several Business Process Reviews (BPR) and Gap Analysis to resolve business requirements not addressed by the application.
• Developed Test Plans and Test Scripts from Functional and Design Specifications for PeopleSoft HRMS v9.2 (HR, Payroll, Benefits) Module.
• Created functional and system requirements, complex ad-hoc reports and queries in support of Field HCM PeopleSoft v9.2 system.
• Created Process Flows within ARIS Process Modelling application for HRMS Business Processes - Hire, Termination, Open Enrollment, Position Changes, Compensation Changes - PBA, ICP, Requisition to Hire, Onboarding etc.
• Responsible for Creation/Maintenance of Test Scripts and Scenarios and provided Triage Support for System Integration Testing (SIT), Functional Testing and User Acceptance Testing (UAT).
• Conducted daily scrum meetings to coach and mentor the self-organized, cross-functional Agile Project team on key principles of Scaled Agile (SAFe) competencies & practices including team ownership, commitment, effective user stories, agile estimation, and transparency.
• Created Business Requirement Document (BRD), Functional Requirement document (FRD) document, User Requirement Specification (URS) and Change Request (CR) document for system application development.

Confidential, NY

Sr. Business Analyst

Responsibilities:

• Customized PeopleSoft pages, records, menus, components, and People Code for user requirements.
• Performed fit gap analysis with the client to gain understanding of the current business process and recommending applicable PeopleSoft solutions based on decisions and discussions with upper management.
• Performed configuration changes for Talent Acquisition Module (TAM) and Candidate Gateway module.
• Developed online customizations to e-benefits, e-compensation, eRecruit and ELM modules as per business requirements.
• Create Functional and technical design document for new implementation (Procurement Card, Travel Card, Payment Request Form, Workflow, Par Location Replenishment, Fluid UI Approvals).
• Designed a custom Time and Absence Entry solution to replace PeopleSoft Time & Labor in v9.1.
• Involved in setting up test standards and test labs in quality center for proceeding with automated testing for Test Director and QTP in PeopleSoft HCM v9.1.
• Ensured compliance with policies, procedures and standards.
• Created PeopleSoft queries as well as generated Ad Hoc reports for internal and external resources such as eligibility files for outsourced FMLA vendor and data collection for compensation surveys.
• Created and executed various test scripts as per test plans and executed them in different environments for Talent Acquisition management (TAM) (eProfile, eRecruit, Candidate Gateway), Workforce Administration, Base Benefits, Benefit Administration, Payroll for North America, Performance Management, Compensation, and Succession Planning modules.
• Worked in all phases of test cycle including test estimation, test planning, test designing, scripting, execution and identifying/ reporting defects.
• Involved in completion and testing PeopleSoft Upgrade Manager (PUM) and for new functionality and performance enhancements.
• Worked on designing and development of Position Control which involves ADP as the payment vendor.
• Implemented PeopleSoft's Variable Compensation module for processing and approving eligibility awards and integrated with PIE system. Used integration broker, Component interface and Application engines for customizing and creating new objects for custom eligibility implementation.
• Responsible for maintaining the HRIS data current, by updating and auditing all aspects of HR and Workforce Administration.
• Enhanced the existing Learner Group Criteria to include Employee ID as search criteria in Enterprise Learning Management (ELM) module.
• Developed fit gap analysis for the Payroll, Time and Labour and Absence Management modules including business policy comparison to setup configuration.
• Interfaced program PeopleSoft to General Ledger analysis and modifications to accommodate new company, paygroup, deductions.
• Administrated appropriate JIRA access to both internal development team and external clients.
• Incorporated Rational Unified Process (RUP) to create Business Requirement Document Specifications using MS Visio, MS Word and MS Excel.
• Created new permission list and roles for granting the access to the custom process and custom components as a part of PeopleSoft Security.
• Facilitated Joint Application Design (JAD) sessions with the Project Management Office (PMO) leadership team this included proof of concept and "To-Be" business process workshops. Provided industry knowledge and expertise to clients.
• Created Data conversion mapping document to understand the whole process of converting from PeopleSoft v5.8, v8.9 to PeopleSoft v9.1 during the data conversion process.
• Involved in the process of identifying the PeopleSoft Definitions used in the existing PeopleSoft HCM 8.9 application that will be impacted during upgrade process and documented the same.
• Identified and developed test cases for deferred defects in 8.9 which are relevant to the Business process and executed various test cases for integration between PS and 3rd party applications using Application Engine, Excel-To-CI and Integration Broker.
• Involved in setting up PeopleSoft tables and data cleansing activities - SQL Backend support.
• Worked in the environment involving Agile PLM(Product lifecycle management) Administration and configuration and customization, this includes the discussion and understanding the customer issues and defining the Agile Users/ Workflows/ Roles and Privileges.
• Conducted User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and collaborated with the client stakeholders and QA team to develop the test plans, use cases and test data to be used in testing.

Confidential

Business Analyst

Responsibilities:

• Involved in company's Payroll system in various tasks including setup, design and define the Processing tables, tax tables, pay calculation & running reports and automate the manual Check on­ demand payroll processes.
• Supported PeopleSoft v8.8 HCM on a global level for all applications including core HR, Benefits, Talent Acquisition Management (TAM), Payroll Interface, Enterprise Learning, Security, Merit, ePerformance and other self service modules.
• Support the end User during Absence Processing.
• Created new Absence Elements, accumulators, schedules.
• Troubleshooted upgrade and data issues in the areas of TAM, HR and Benefits.
• Administered PeopleSoft Security, including ESS and MSS, by troubleshooting and maintaining Security Setup by creating Row level security, Roles and Permission Lists, and amending the security access based on approved requests.
• Developed test plan and test cases for Allocating Compensation for direct and indirect reports for Equity, Merit and Bonus in Compensation module.
• Post the implementation of HRIS software, was responsible for pre starts, starts, separation, alignment of employees under correct organizational unit, sending reports to the concerned authorities.
• Worked closely with business and developers to analyze the Business requirements, support, troubleshooting the error message during the test.
• Provided Production support for PeopleSoft finance modules (Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Cash Management, General Ledger and Billing).
• Worked on Field Mapping of legacy data with the corresponding PeopleSoft Benefits and Payroll data and prepared test cases for the interfaces.
• Executed Interface using Application Engine, Excel-To-CI and Integration Broker, Integration, System, Security, End to End and Regression test cycles.
• Collaborated with technical resources to resolve complex Field HCM PeopleSoft system issues.
• Provided daily support of the current HCM PeopleSoft (HR/Benefits/Payroll) systems including investigating and resolving more complex user questions.
• Created functional and system requirements, complex ad-hoc reports and queries in support of Field HCM PeopleSoft system.
• Performed gap analysis and structured walkthrough of workflow with Business Users to identify and fill the gap after the As-IS and To Be process.
• Prepare ELM functional documents to streamline with business requirements.
• Designed workflow messaging and routing network, coded online development on pages and components, programmed data conversion in Application Engine, and administered security for users, roles and permission lists.
• Designed and created reports for payroll, absence and time tracking as needed.
• Provided enhancements based on requirements including Application Engines, SQR, Workflows, Integration Broker.
• Worked with the complete SDLC, elicit, analyze and define requirements. Executed Agile SDLC project using offshore and onshore managed service model.
• Created the Excel to CI to load the Data Translate Mapping and Survey staged data to save hundreds of hours from entering the thousands of records online.
• Modified the delivered SQR that extracts actuarial data from the Pensions system.
• Maintained and provisioned role addition and deletion to User community in ELM Production.

Confidential,IN

Business Analyst

• Involved in peoplesoft admin tasks such as server maintenance, backups, install, troubleshooting the admin issues.
• Developed Methodology by creating business justification documents, business requirements document, development specs, test plans and procedure documents.
• Designed and developed Fields, Record Definitions, Pages, Sub Pages and Components based on the business requirements.
• Documented business requirements for all reporting (Processing schedulers, SQR) create to meet customer's information needs.
• Assisted in designing and developing Use Cases, Activity Diagrams, Sequence Diagrams, Object Oriented Design (OOD).
• Documented Business process flow as per the UML standards using Use Case Diagram, Activity Diagram and Sequence Diagram in MS Visio.
• Designed the proposed solutions (User Interface) by creating Use Cases (UML principles), Data models, Process/Workflows, Wire-frames/Screen mockups, and User Stories.
• Assisted in creating Business Requirement Document (BRD) and Functional Requirement Document (FRD) based on Business Requirements Document.
• Performed Data mapping, logical data modeling, created class diagrams and ER diagrams and used SQL queries to filter data.
• Worked in association with RUP mentors to ensure fidelity to the standard RUP practices of the institution.
• Performed Gap analysis to identify the gap between the optimized allocation and integration of the inputs, and the current level of allocation.
• Evaluated the work effort to complete requirements and UAT testing to provide project estimates, project plans, business impact analysis and project charters.