Institute For Defense Analysis Work Values

Daily Duties at Institute For Defense Analysis:

• Managed the HR/Payroll system (PeopleSoft HRMS 6.0 and 7.5) for a non-profit government contractor. • Managed all configuration, design, development, security, maintenance and administration functions associated with the PeopleSoft HRMS system • Led all HR/Payroll application enhancements and upgrade projects • Provided support to end users on functional/technical issues involving: recruiting, core HR, benefits, compensation, pension, training administration, payroll, and system processes. • Implemented PeopleSoft Workflow. • Automated the system test process by creating test scripts using SQA robot PeopleSoft HRMS Upgrade Project Lead • Led the successful upgrade of PeopleSoft HRMS from version 6.01 to version 7.5 • Prepared project plan and conducted project team meetings • Outlined delta between versions 6.01 and 7.5 and educated users on new release functionality and 3-tier technology • Liaison between the functional and technical team to assist with the analysis of hardware/software requirements for new 3-tier environment, upgrade impact analysis on customizations and interfaces, and data mapping. • Assisted with data conversion using SQA robot and Import Manager. • Utilized the PeopleSoft Data Mover for data migration and the PeopleTools Application Upgrader to complete project migrations. • Reapplied system customizations using PeopleTools and reapplied modifications to SQRs • Created reports using SQR/SQL, PS Query and Crystal Reports • Led system testing using SQA products; developed test plan, test scripts and test cases • Develop end user training documentation and created user-input documentation • Conducted and coordinated Y2K testing between Human Resources, Payroll and Technical staff PeopleSoft Implementation Project Lead • Selected PeopleSoft HRMS as the “new” system of record for core HR data • Led the successful implementation of PeopleSoft HRMS 6.0 within one year utilizing “rapid” implementation techniques. • Successfully completed implementation of the PeopleSoft Human Resources, Benefits Administration, and Payroll Interface modules on time and within budget. • Successfully led the functional team through all phases of the system development life cycle including: configuration, design, development, conversion, testing and implementation. • Performed gap analysis and data mapping between multiple legacy systems and the PeopleSoft HR system to facilitate the conversion of historical, current, and future dated transactions for the external systems to the consolidation PeopleSoft HR application. • Coordinated all HR/Payroll system test activities and coordinated defect resolution. Human Resources System Administrator • Managed an integrated HR/Payroll system and Time reporting system prior to the PeopleSoft HRMS implementation • Conducted systems analysis and wrote specifications and requirement documents for customized reports and enhanced system functionality. • Performed key Human Resource and Payroll functions including: system set-up, system maintenance, system administration, ad hoc report generation, and security administration. • Converted and/or implemented several mainframe and legacy systems for HR, Benefits, Payroll, Time and Labor and Pension Administration • Developed an archive database, using Access, to store historical Human Resource legacy system data

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Tags

Human Capital Management, ERP, Business Analysis

Skills

PeopleSoft HCM versions 7.5 to 9.0, Crystal Reports, SQL, SQL Editor Tools: TOAD, Golden, Test Tools: loadrunner, test director,SQA, , Microsoft Applications: Word, EXCEL, Project, Powerpoint

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