Vikram Ranadive

Experience

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  Hindustan Unilever Limited

  Jul 1997 - Sept 2004

  Projects Executed:Title Roll-out of PS HRMS modules (v 7.0) - March 1999Role:• Holds the credit of being selected on the team in February ’99 when PS HRMS (v 7.0) was due to be pilot released• Generated Ad-Hoc Queries (Using PeopleSoft Query tool) and generating Reports (Using Crystal Reports) for data correction and validation by HR managers• Performed system testing to validate workflows and identify bugs• Organised hands-on user training, handholding and awareness sessionsTitle Implement New Workflows & Modification of existing workflows - September 1999Role:• Led AS-IS and TO-BE process creation• Performed system testing• Developed user manual• Bagged a cash award in recognition of good performance (1999-2000) resulting in HUL going LIVE on Integrated HR System across ALL its 1500 ManagersTitle Migration to v7.5 January 2001Highlight : Led migration of data and ensuring successful functioning of the customizations already done in the previous version.Title Manage Global PeopleSoft interfaceBrief Unilever had developed UVPS with the intention of having a central consolidated database called as the Shared System located at Rotterdam (Unilever Head Office). A Data exchange Mechanism (DXM) process was set up to have to and fro transfer of data between the SS and local databases.Role:• Led installation of DXM programs received from Rotterdam• Ensured regular communication with the core team members based in Rotterdam in the form of video conference calls, e-mails, etc.• Resolved number of data related issues that were preventing data transfer• Was sent to Rotterdam in Feb’01 for establishing DXM between HUL and the PeopleSoft SS databasesTitle Migration to PeopleSoft v8.x May 2004Role:• Served as a member of the team involved in: o Studied the process flows implemented by Unilever in the Global HR database.o Performed gap analysis for PS implementation (v7.5) vis-à-vis Global HR (PS v8) Show less

  • Systems Officer - PeopleSoft HRMS

    Feb 1999 - Sept 2004

  • Systems Implementer - MFG/PRO

    Jul 1997 - Feb 1999
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  Hewitt Associates

  Sept 2004 - Mar 2006

  Sr. Software Test Engineer

  Role:• Accountable for tracking and monitoring the progress of the testing activities and ensuring that there is no schedule slippage• Served as primary point of communication with onsite Business Analyst and Test Coordinator• Assessed the Service Requests (SRs) in the Siebel System, checked for sufficiency of documentation to fulfil task of testing and identified gaps between Business Requirement Document and Technical Design Document• Conducted meetings with the functional users, BA & developers to get a better understanding of the functional flow of the process for which the SR has been raised• Ensured SIT Test Script writing and execution• Reviewed and validated test results and provided UAT assistance• Prepared Testing Problem Report (TPR) for defect reporting• Analyzed the training needs for the project Show less

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  Pantaloon Retail India Ltd

  Mar 2006 - Nov 2007

  Deputy Manager - SAP HCM

  Role:• Played a key role in:o Designing TO-BE process flow & defining structures for implementation in SAPo Providing assistance to the business users in the definition of requirements for new business systems.o Coordinating with SAP Project Manager and HR Project Lead for Project Planning for implementation of milestoneso Liaising with Infrastructure and Basis Team for setting up SAP HR landscape and other system related issueso Coordinating with ABAP team and Basis team for any changes in the system• Directed:o Configuration of the system based on the company-specific requirementso Coordination with Basis Team for Transporting the Configuration and other customizations to QA and Productiono System Integration and User Acceptance Testingo Creation of Roles & Authorization matrix and coordinate with Basis Team in creation of Profiles and assigning these to relevant Users of the system. o Configuration of master data Show less

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  Aditya Birla Retail Limited

  Dec 2007 - Apr 2010

  Manager - HRMS

  Role:• Played a major role in:o Rolling out various modules of PeopleSoft HRMS (Project named as “Poornata”)o Using Hyperion BI tool 9.3 for data analysis requirements of top management• Developed Ready Reckoner for administrators /end users of Performance Management, Recruitment & Enterprise Learning modulesHighlights:• Involved in:o Conceptualizing and created ABRL Organisation Structure in Poornata (Master Data)o Administering Data Administrator Team and ensuring availability of accurate data in Poornata system by conducting thorough testingo Ensuring timely launch of the Position Management and Workforce Administration Modules• Looked after rollout of Performance Management System, Recruitment Management System and Enterprise Learning Management System modules as per schedules Show less

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  Aditya Birla Group

  Apr 2010 - Mar 2013

  Manager - Production Support PeopleSoft HCM Ver. 9.1

  Role:• Managed the Helpdesk for PeopleSoft HRMS (Project named as “Poornata”) that has been deployed across Aditya Birla Group and covers all critical modules like Workforce Administration, Position Management, Recruitment, Performance Management, Enterprise Learning, Talent Management, Compensation and Leave Management• Accountable for:o Managing outsourced vendors supporting the helpdesk in an onsite/offshore modelo Ensuring that the services are delivered as per operating level agreementso Designing & implementing governance model and process improvement initiativeso Providing inputs for key problem areas and potential user training requirementso Ensuring that the tickets are managed by Helpdesk within defined SLA’so Monitoring quality of the helpdesk responseo Establishing problem resolution procedures• Successfully worked:o With HRMS Core Team for reducing incidents, enhancing user satisfaction and reducing cost of serviceo On Job Data issues, user security and row level security issues• Involved in:o Engaged with senior management for steering committee meetingso Collecting feedback from the users and implementing strategies for improving customer serviceo Assisting production deliverables for performing modifications to the applicationo Participating in application change control reviews and User Acceptance TestingHighlights:• Efficiently:o Designed & implemented action plans for vendor transitionso Ensured seamless transition without impacting incident resolution mechanismo Conceptualized, designed and implemented a module in PeopleSoft for maintenance of User Security and implemented the same that helped in reducing the number of tickets coming to the helpdesk• Holds the credit of implementing helpdesk tool coDesk (a web based automated helpdesk tool) from Netsol (An IBM Company)Other Projects Executed:• Data Mapping from PeopleSoft to Other Island Systems• Managed the Team of Data Entry Administrators Show less

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  Aditya Birla Group

  Mar 2014 - Mar 2018

  Manager PeopleSoft HRMS

  • Manage PeopleSoft HRMS modules: WFA, Position Management, Performance Management, Base & Variable Compensation, Absence Management• Administer the Annual Performance and Compensation Review process in PeopleSoft right from creation of Variable Pay Plans & Compensation Cycles to generation of Salary review letters• Conduct Data Audits regularly and make recommendations for changes. Ensure SOPs are adhered to• Provide key stakeholders with MIS Reports and support ad hoc reporting requirements• Look for new ways to improve processes• Support Unit HR Teams on general queries. Provide Training and prepare user guides Show less

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  UltraTech Cement Limited (Aditya Birla Group)

  Mar 2018 - now

  HRMS Lead UltraTech Cement Limited (Aditya Birla Group)

  • COE of Workforce Administration module that is linked to Employee Data• Managing HR Operations with a Team of three members: 1) Data updation in WFA module for pan India UTCL Business Units 2) Employee data and earning data upload in payroll system 3) Salary register validation basis uploaded inputs 4) Yearly activities like Leave Encashment, Statutory bonus payout, Annual Compensation Review validations and upload in payroll system 5) Ensure adherence of timelines and intervene for any exceptions, issues and escalations• Manage New module roll-out: Planning, Testing, Capability building, Launch and provide support for satbilising post go-live• Lead Projects for implementation of new requirements from HR Business Partners in WFA module: Preparing the Functional Requirement Document, coordinating with the SeamEx* Team for development, Conduct UAT, Launch and provide support• As Poornata Business Coordinator: 1) Liaise between Business and SeamEx to streamline processes transitioned to SeamEx 2) Facilitate SeamEx governance meetings with key stakeholders from business• Conduct Audits on the data captured in WFA module to ensure complete and accurate data in Poornata• Query Handling and Troubleshooting on queries raised by HR Teams on WFA and Absence Management modules• Partner with COEs managing JAE, Performance Management, Rewards in their projects pertaining to HRMS• Partner with IT Teams working on business application that has linkage to PeopleSoft HRMS (Project named as “Poornata”)* SeamEx is HR Shared Services Center of Aditya Birla Group that manages the Technology and HR services for all ABG companies. Show less