SUMMARY

• 6 + years of experience in different industries as Healthcare, Retail etc. working with implementation, upgrade, configuration, roll - out and Production Support in Kronos Workforce Payroll, Workforce Timekeeper, Accruals, Activities, Leave, Attendance, Advanced Scheduler and Forecaster. Hands-on experience with Workforce Connect, Integration Manager and Process Manager. Also worked as a Business Analyst collecting requirements, working on documentation and testing.
• Advanced understanding and experience with Kronos 6.0-8.14 WFC products and Implementation & configuration to include Workforce Analytics, Workforce Timekeeper, Workforce Connect 6.0, Advance Scheduler, Leave,payrules, Pay rates (Payroll Modules), Time &Attendance (T&A), Accruals and Device Manager (4500Terminals) and Experience in upgradation from 7.0 to 8.14 in Kronos module.
• Responsible for all functional and technical support of Kronos software including current live products (Kronos Workforce Timekeeper and HR/Payroll).
• Extensive Experience on various Kronos modules like Workforce Timekeeper (WTK), Workforce Integration Manager (WIM), Workforce Device Manager (WDM), Setup Data Manager (SDM), Workforce 4500, Advanced Scheduler, forecasting and Kronos Workforce Central upgrade
• Experience including implementation of Workforce Connect, Time & attendance, Scheduler, Accruals, HR, Payroll, Pay code, Payrolls and Pay Rules
• I have a good experience on workforce Dimensions module. I have been working with different modules of kronos which includes Workforce timekeeper, time and attendance, scheduler, advance scheduler and forecaster.
• Vast experience in Kronos Configuration and Support of all modules (WFSO - Workforce Scheduling and Forecasting, now known as WFS-Workforce Scheduling), time & attendance (work rules, pay rules, holiday configuration, display/access profiles).
• Experience in Kronos WFC 8.0 workforce management which is responsible for solution delivers an unparalleled user experience. Experienced in support and maintenance of User Account information including Rights, Security, Function Access profiles and User groups.
• Extensively worked on Data integration tools like Connect & WIM also versed in integration of systems between HRMS and various Payroll systems.
• Experienced with Installations and implementation of Kronos Workforce Central (WFC) V5.0- 8.0, Kronos Workforce Management (WFM) Timekeeper, Scheduler, Accruals, HR, Pay code, Payrolls and e-Time.
• Excellent knowledge of Kronos Time keeping, Kronos e time ADP Kronos Scheduling and Kronos people record / profile modules.
• Helped HR and Payroll departments transition outdated time and attendance systems to Kronos electronic system & Designed and developed project documents templates based on Agile SDLC methodology.
• Responsible for developing Kronos Pay rules, Work rules, pay code Profiles, Pay codes, Wage Profiles, FAP's, Schedules, Labor Levels, Labor Level sets, and configuring Kronos 4500 and 480 devices utilizing WDM and DCM. Developed designed documentation for the configuration of the software based on discovery and union contracts.
• Highly knowledgeable in Kronos support, labour management, 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.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications required as Excel, Power Point, Visio, Qlikview, SQL, MS Visual Studio, Kronos, WIM or Connect.
• Adept at preparing deliverables such as business process models, workflow diagrams, status reports, functional requirement Documents (FRD) and business requirement documents (BRD).
• Extensive knowledge of SDLC Methodologies Rational Unified Process (RUP) methodology, Waterfall model, Agile Development Methodology (Scrum), Iterative Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) releases and proven ability to grasp technical details.
• Familiar with WFC Version 7.2/ 7.3 cloud solution, provided virtual support to new and existing Kronos clients. Keep Integration Manager Lookup tables up to date after new rules have been added to the Kronos system, and to maintain Kronos Interface lookup tables
• Worked through the entire System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) starting from the proposal to the implementation of the system.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Kronos Techno Functional Consultant

Confidential - Schenectady, NY

Responsibilities:

• My responsibilities include support, analysis, change management, and implementation across the core WFC, Time and attendance, absence management, device manager, data collection manager, SDM, and WIM modules in both the WFC 6.1 and 8.0 environments
• 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.
• Configure, tested and rolled out Kronos WFR Accruals, Payroll, TLM and HR to meet clients' needs and wants.
• I have configured accruals setup from Holiday setup to Accrual Plans in a Multi org Environment. Worked through the entire System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) starting from the proposal to the implementation of the system.
• As a Kronos Consultant, I work on implementing all building blocks of the Workforce Time and Attendance module as well configure the web server and app servers for the Kronos environment.
• Configures all elements of the Kronos application to include: Pay Rules, Work Rules, Accruals, Scheduling, WIMs, Attendance, Access Profiles, etc.
• Providing subject matter expertise, guidance and recommendations to clients regarding application problems and solutions for Kronos WFR Workforce Ready and WFD Workforce Dimensions Payroll Module.
• Worked on creating and managing Pay rules, pay code distributions, work rules, breaks and all related block components for Pay policies.
• Responsible for testing KRONOS 8.1 (Workforce Timekeeper, Time & Attendance, Scheduling, Absence Management, Telestaff) timekeeping and workforce management system.
• Responsible for the Kronos WFC v8 system assessment for the Kronos Dimension Global Implemenation.
• Maintained and Supported Kronos Work Force Central Suite of scheduling, timekeeping, payroll and HR system.
• Worked on all functional and technical support of Kronos ERP software including current live products (Kronos Workforce Time keeper and HR/Payroll 8.0).
• Configured system settings to control how the Integration Manager engine performs certain operations or displays data. Worked on Workforce Connect/ Integration Manager, Time & Attendance, Activities implementation, Setup Data Manager, Advanced Reporting and Forecasting.
• Implemented ADP eTime/ Kronos Workforce core 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.
• Involved in business analysis and project management, coordinating between the team members, addressing budget issues and creating test plans according to the business requirements.
• Designed and developed Kronos WFC interfaces and applicable devices and generated reports summary, POS imports and WIM upgrades.
• Involved in the continuous enhancements and fixing of production problems. Designed, implemented and tune interfaces and batch jobs using PL/SQL.
• Build test cases and test scripts and test tracker for Kronos Dimension Timekeeper, Absence Management, Analytics
• Created centralized system for outbound interfaces using PL SQL code. The same will be used Payroll and other outbound interfaces.
• Auditing and fixing enrollment data errors and member information as well as managed the process for primary care provider assignments and Performing with SDLC process utilizing Waterfall and Agile to ensure simultaneous releases were implemented accurately.
• Involved in generation and execution of SQL queries with the Payroll coordinators to gather the requirements and implement them in the Kronos.
• Configured accruals setup from Holiday setup to Accrual Plans in a Multi org Environment and Upgrading Custom reports and WIM interfaces to Kronos 8.1.
• Worked on Installing, configuring, maintaining, monitoring and upgrading of Kronos Workforce Central suite. (6.1.12, 6.2.14,8.0.12), Kronos Workforce Analytics suite.(6.1, 6.3.4,8.0.9), Kronos Enterprise Archive, Kronos Attestation Tool Kit.
• Extensively worked on Data Integration tools like Connect & WIM and versed in Integration of systems between HRMS and various Payroll systems.
• Worked on Creation/maintenance of Kronos pay rule configuration, timecard calculation interpretation, schedules (basic scheduling).
• Performed parallel and end to end testing to validate configuration processes for HR, payroll, and benefits transactions.
• Worked on environment configurations necessary to successfully develop, deploy and maintain Kronos interfaces integrating HRMS and Clocks like Kronos 4500.
• Configured Leave of absence, reasons, eligibility, documents, and Leave rules from HR practices, making recommendations for Kronos Timekeeping system best practices.
• Managed Complex leave and benefit accruals using Kronos Workforce Tele Staff using configurations provided by unit bargain agreement and rules.
• 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.
• Configured Leave of absence, reasons, eligibility, documents, and Leave rules from HR practices, making recommendations for Kronos Timekeeping system best practices.
• Worked on various elements of Kronos Workforce Timekeeper such as Pay Rules, Work Rules Configuration, Hyper find Queries, Configuration and Performance.
• Involved in applying the patches to Kronos WFC, update firmware on Kronos clocks as needed; apply Windows patches to Kronos application server as needed.

Kronos Techno Functional Consultant

Confidential, Boulder, CO

Responsibilities:

• Maintained Kronos Pay Rules, Pay Codes, Work Rules, Wage Profiles, Labor Levels, Schedules and Shifts as required by HR/PR.
• Configured 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.
• Collaborated with internal teams as an Analyst for HR payroll policy, HRIS system configuration, and Kronos7.0 set- up.
• WorkInstalled, configured and upgraded Workforce Force Central, Workforce Accruals, Workforce Scheduling, Workforce Advanced Scheduling, KRONOS Connect, later title Workforce Integration Manager, Workforce Data manager.
• Expertise as the internal escalation point for technology issues related to WFR and payroll service application.
• Worked on creating and managing Pay rules, pay code distributions, work rules, breaks and all related building block components for Pay policies.
• 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. Automated key testing scripts via terms.
• Configured new functionality within Kronos to support changing business needs such as pay rules, customer reporting, attendance rules, and automated alerts.
• Worked closely with HR and Payroll Department on resolving HR and Payroll issues concerning KronosInterface and outbound Payroll file issues.
• Involved in the business strategy discussions around HR Process, work around, and facility HR/Union exceptions.
• Configured and maintained ADP HR, Benefits Administration and Talent Management application setup tables.
• Worked with WFM solution concepts such as Benefits, Time & Attendance, Entitlements, accruals and employee Scheduling.
• Designed, built, test and delivered custom solutions when necessary to accommodate client requirements and this includes custom reports, workflows, web pages, and SQL processes.
• Involved in the production support activities for Kronos application in Time and attendance, Absence management and Accruals modules.
• Developed configuration items in Time & Attendance like Labor Level entries, pay rules, Display Profiles, Access profiles, Accruals, Comments, Employee group and LL transfer sets when a new plant is launched.
• Perform technical configuration, interface, reporting, and other application technical tasks for Kronos Workforce Central Versions 7.3.
• Worked on Creation/maintenance of Kronos pay rule configuration, timecard calculation interpretation, schedules (basic scheduling) & Utilized technical ability to create, maintain, and support Kronos WIM Interfaces.
• Configured Leave of absence, reasons, eligibility, documents, and Leave rules from HR practices, making recommendations for Kronos Timekeeping system best practices.
• Included analysis work of Workforce Device Manager (timeclocks), WIM interfaces inbound (employee data) and outbound (payroll hours/wage), pay rules, accruals, reports, wage profiles, etc.
• Involved with all the phases of software development life cycle (SDLC) methodologies throughout the project life cycle; used agile methodology in implementing the necessary change in the Kronos workforce central.
• Worked on full lifecycle, client implementations for Huron with WFM Time & Attendance software and worked with timekeepers, managers and directors on the use of Kronos Workforce Timekeeper.

Kronos Functional Consultant

Confidential, Austin, TX

Responsibilities:

• Designed, configured, tested, debugged, documented and maintained complex Kronos applications to satisfy requirements for version 6.0 to 6.2.
• Involved in modifying and developing kronos related Interfaces and reports in PL/ SQL.
• Involved in implementation of advanced scheduler for employees of particular sites to reduce unnecessary costs of manual processing and possible employee relation's issue when schedule is not processed properly by the manager.
• Analyzing work of Workforce Device Manager (time clocks), WIM interfaces inbound (employee data) and outbound (payroll hours/wage), pay rules, accruals, reports, wage profiles, etc.
• Compiled and distributed accounting reports, detailing hours, cost per hour and travel expenses, as well as, labor forecasting reports to Project and Executive Managers, monthly, or as requested.
• Provided Supporting in the development of interfaces, deploying in hosted environment and defining Pay Tables of WIM.
• Involved in collecting the business requirements to set rules for proper data transfer from Data Source to Data Target in Data Mapping and performed Gap Analysis of the processes to identify and validate requirements.
• Worked on implementing all building blocks of the Workforce Time & Attendance module as well configure the web server and app servers for the Kronos environment.
• Assisted in fully integrating the PeopleSoft system with Kronos WFC into current business environments and provide input on best practices.
• Perform HRIS Implementation services for Kronos Inc. clients by configuring of their Workforce Ready ( WFR) product designed for SMB, as subject matter expertise and managing the day-to-day operations of the implementation.
• Work closely with HR and Payroll Department on resolving HR and Payroll issues concerning Kronos Interface Manager and outbound Payroll file issues.
• Assisted in planning and defining the system requirements to Wire Frame with Use Case, Use Case Scenario and Use Case Narrative using the UML (Unified Modeling Language) methodologies.
• Facilitated JAD sessions with management, development team, users and other stakeholders to refine functional requirements.
• Effectively communicated with operations leadership, payroll, human resources, and Kronos end users to resolve Kronos timekeeping and scheduling problems.
• Gathered new Kronos business requirements, developing and testing Kronos pay rules, pay codes, work rules, Function Access Profiles, Data Access Profiles, Labor Level Sets, Shift Guarantee's Holiday Rules.
• Manage and monitor interface between Kronos and Performance Based Compensation Tool to ensure drivers are paid in accordance to the rules applied to their region.
• Fixed major issues with Employee missing accruals, accrual mismatch and Carryover balances by providing the data fixes.
• Involved in generation and execution of SQL queries with the Payroll coordinators to gather the requirements and implement them in the Kronos.
• Followed the UML based methods using Rational Software Modeler/MS Visio to create: Use Cases, Activity Diagrams / State Chart Diagrams, Sequence Diagrams, and Collaboration Diagrams.
• Created in-house adhoc reports per requirement to include the full life-cycle for developing innovative solutions and maintaining those utilizing SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) and enhancing of new project requests to meet the business needs.