SUMMARY:

• HCM Business Analyst with in excess of ten years industry experience, possessing strong analytical and problem - solving skills coupled with a solid understanding of system development life cycle methodologies.
• My responsibilities include system implementation initiatives, developing business specifications, working with stakeholders and business teams to formulate and communicate the project vision while delivering cost-effective, high performance automated solutions to meet business demands.

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

• JD Edwards Enterprise One, SAP, EBS, Kronos, Micropay, Chris 21, Rebus
• OMW, SQL, Cognos, HP Quality Centre, OVSD, Sysaid, ServU
• Excel (Macros, VBA, advanced functions), Access, Visio, Project
• New system implementation management
• Upgrade implementation and training
• Integrations with ERP to third party applications
• Customization design, build and roll out
• Skilled at design specifications and analysis delivery to C-level management

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Confidential, Portland, OR

JDE IT Systems Analyst

Responsibilities:

• Provide team leadership through knowledge sharing utilizing JDE EnterpriseOne 9.0 best practice
• Work closely with in house JDE developers to tailor and deliver business specific enhancements where required
• Project manage and maintain integration initiatives including Kronos time keeping, ADP tax and Confidential ACA management
• Utilize SQL to provide complex data extracts and perform database updates
• Work closely with stakeholders to move towards JDE delivered and supported functionality
• Initiated and lead a successful Benefits optimization effort that greatly improved both user and end-user efficiency
• Recommended and implemented Vertex improvements including correct use of the Geocoder and associated setup
• Highlighted numerous cost efficiencies within the Payroll and Benefits areas through more efficient use of the system and related integrations
• Lead the year end initiative including coordination of Payroll, HR, Finance and Facilities testing together with an upgrade to Vertex 4.2
• Continually providing detailed assessments of current processes to utilize available technologies
• Work closely with external vendors to ensure the available resources are best utilized
• Lead the IT effort to comprehensivly outsource Payroll, Benefits and HR to ADP, both to budget and deadline.

Confidential, Houston, TX

JDE IT Systems Analyst

Responsibilities:

• Provide application support, system validation & training in areas of JDE EnterpriseOne 9.0 Payroll and Human Resources modules
• Analyze current systems and data to identify new requirements, recognizing the need for systems enhancements, automation, or modifications if necessary
• Utilize Object Management Workbench to design and configure system enhancements and administer those changes through the promotion process
• Lead and manage third party integration projects
• Liaise closely with Senior Management to identify areas of improvement / cost efficiency
• Collaborate with developers and subject matter experts to establish the technical vision and analyze the trade-offs between usability and performance needs
• Coordinate system patches, liaising with the business through their successful implementation
• Ensure the service meets the corporate quality, security and auditing/compliance standards
• Leading year end system initiatives including ESU research, testing and deployment
• Perform cross-functional duties within the Finance and Job Cost modules
• Training and mentoring team members through detailed knowledge transfer

Confidential

SAP Business Analyst

Responsibilities:

• Assessing data processing and configuration requests against common and Business Unit standards
• Assessing configuration requests according to their feasibility - questioning and challenging these with the requester through data analysis and testing
• Leading ERP conversion project for new acquisitions
• Advising best practice in relation to system implementations and upgrades
• Identifying and prioritizing system improvement initiatives via impact review processes
• Data analysis - problem solving and change recommendation
• Reviewing, questioning and challenging global configuration requests
• Reporting and presenting monthly business KPI’s
• SOP drafting and publishing
• Troubleshooting system issues; documenting for future reference
• Team member training and knowledge sharing / team member performance reviews

Confidential

Payroll & Accounting Supervisor

Responsibilities:

• Coached and mentored a team of three staff including performance reviews, team meetings, and training requirements to increase productivity output
• Contributed to the development and implementation of strategies and the operational plan for payroll and HRIS that align with legislative requirements and organizational values and goals
• Prepared periodic reports for all divisions including board and payroll cost reports
• Performed weekly bank reconciliations and maintained the Asset register
• Coordinated weekly, bi-weekly and monthly payroll for over 2500 employees
• Participated and advised in Kronos timekeeping implementation
• Redesigned and implemented a comprehensive payroll backpay system
• Provided project management and implementation support for key payroll and HRIS initiatives