Human Resources Manager

Pascal A. Buhler 415-***-**** *************@*****.***

** ****** **** / *** *************** through release 12. 13 years of Oracle functional experience. 15 years of increasingly

challenging HR experience, supporting all Human Resources functions as an HR insider, as an internal IT resource and as an

external consultant. Global functional expertise in Oracle core Human Resources, Oracle Advanced Benefits (7-8

implementations), Compensation Workbench, Individual Compensation Distributions, iRecruitment, Talent Management, Time

& Labor, Self-Service Human Resources (13) with Personalization Framework and AME, and OTA/OLM applications. Extremely

solid knowledge of Oracle HRMS database schemas and applicable development tools. Proven ability to integrate the Human

Resources suite with other Oracle ERP products as well as third-party solutions. Project management experience. A passion

for improving, solving problems cost-effectively and sharing knowledge.

Telegent Systems, Sunnyvale, CA – Project Lead - Contract – August 2009 - Present

• Devised an Oracle HCM solution including an optional dual-Business Group, Multiple Language Support (with Traditional

Chinese), Individual Compensation Distributions, Compensation Workbench, Standard / Advanced Benefits, iRecruitment,

Performance Management, Employee Self-Service, Manager Self-Service.

Blue Coat Systems, Sunnyvale, CA – Subject-Matter Expert – Contract – September 2008 – June 2009

• Designed and built comprehensive, worldwide (24 currencies) Manager Direct Access solution based on Oracle Manager Self-

Service, complete with elaborate Approval Management (AME) rules, personalizations, Compensation (ICDs), Employee

Directory, custom security and integration with OrgPublisher. Prototyped iRecruitment and Compensation Workbench.

Intellisoft Technologies, Irving, TX – Subject-Matter Expert – Contract – May 2008 – August 2008

• Provided Oracle Advanced Benefits (OAB) expertise for a live site undergoing design changes prompted by Medicare laws.

Bimbo Bakeries USA, Fort Worth, TX – Project Lead – Contract – July 2007 – April 2008

• Deployed advanced, highly-custom Compensation Workbench solution to support the administration of multiple bonus and

incentive Plans for this 10,000-employee food business giant. Also delivered much of the required custom logic (database Views,

Functions, FastFormulas).

Real Networks, Seattle, WA – Interim Project Manager – Contract - March 2007 – May 2007

• Catching this local project midstream, acted as functional architect, off-shore team liaison and administrative manager for

this very fast-paced and exceptionally broad initiative entailing core Human Resources, SSHR (Employee and Manager),

OAB, Compensation Workbench, Talent Management, Oracle Learning Management, Oracle Time and Labor (OTL) and a

number of RICE components.

The Neiman Marcus Group, Dallas, TX – Application Architect – Contract - March 2006 – March 2007

• Implemented (and now stabilizing) the latest release of Oracle iRecruitment for this Fortune 500 luxury retailer with 20,000

employees and 60 facilities. The solution includes full Web-Services integration with third-party vendors as well as heavy

personalizations, customizations and analytics.

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, Livermore, CA – Sr. Principal Consultant - Contract - April 2005 –February 2006

• As functional lead, deployed full-fledge OAB and Compensation Workbench complete with personalized Self-Service,

application extensions, interfaces and reporting capability for this 10,000-employee-strong scientific institution. Facilitated

integration with the University of California systems (which ran this Laboratory for the US Department of Energy).

YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA – Functional Project Lead - Contract - February 2005 – August 2005

• Managed all aspects of the Implementation of the latest release of OA Framework-based Oracle Learning Management

(formerly OTA). Engagement included formal transfer of knowledge for this non-profit organization with 4,000 associates.

ViaSat, Carlsbad, CA – Functional Lead - Contract - October 2004 – January 2005

• Delivered Oracle Self-Service Human Resources solution with custom AME and Personalization Framework.

Postini, Redwood City, CA – Functional Project Lead - September 2004 – October 2004

• Performed an end-to-end Oracle Human Resources 11.5.9 implementation (with Position management) complete with

knowledge transfer.

Covad Communications, San Jose, CA - Functional Project Lead – Contract - Feb. 2004 – September 2004

• Acted as primary functional consulting resource for core Oracle Human Resources, Advanced Benefits (OAB), Employee Self-

Service, Manager Self-Service, Benefits Self-Service, as well as OTL and vendor interfaces.

Laserscope, San Jose, CA - Functional Project Lead - Contract - May 2004 – August 2004

• Performed an end-to-end Oracle Human Resources 11.5.9 implementation complete with knowledge transfer and integration with

TimeVision’s OrgPublisher.

Cap Gemini Ernst & Young, Manhattan, NY – Sr. Functional Consultant - Contract – Nov. 2003 – Feb. 2004

• Assumed responsibility for the large Merrill Lynch Japan component (Business Group) of this global project featuring 16

Business Groups, Oracle Human Resources, Advanced Benefits, Employee and Manager Self-Service, iRecruitment, multiple

interfaces and other custom logic, as well as MLS (Multiple-Language Support), including Japanese kanji and kana.

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Appshop, Inc., Oracle Application Service Provider (ASP)

Functional Project Lead, Consulting Manager (Feb. 2000 – Nov. 2003)

• Led 12 Oracle implementations of the HRMS product suite from release 11.0.3 to 11.5.9:

• 4 included OAB / Self-Service Benefits

• 2 entailed Oracle Training Administration (OTA) complete with its self-service interface

• Led multi-currency, global implementations (UK, Other EU, Canada, PR, India, China, …)

• Led 1 UK-based assignment for US company

• Led 6 projects included Self-Service Human Resources, complete with personalization

• Managed all aspects of the implementation cycle: formulation of the business requirements with project stakeholders,

advising on best/right practices, refinement of scope, planning, prototyping, software troubleshooting and patching in

collaboration with DBAs, configuration of pilots, testing, data migration, knowledge transfer, post-implementation support.

• Led first HRMS 11i implementation in western United States (early-adopter program)

• Offered flexible services ranging from 8-week rapid implementation to 8-month fully-integrated solution.

• Acquired Expertise in integrating HRMS products into existing Oracle ERPs.

• Delivered low-cost, low risk alternative solution to data entry using custom ComStar DataLoad templates to perform full data

conversion.

• Delivered custom solutions using Oracle Alerts, Oracle Workflow Builder, and database tools (custom views)

• Integrated leading organizational charting software, OrgPublisher with custom Oracle database views.

• As Project Manager, negotiated DBA and consulting resources, wrote project plan, devised contingency plans, set

acceptable degree of risk (patching, instance management), prioritized project activities, ensured timely delivery of

milestones, ensured efficient utilization of internal resources, facilitated conflict resolution.

• Engaged as advisor and presenter in pre-sales activities

• Authored project proposals and statements of work

• Authored site audits / assessments

• Authored setup documentation and training aids

Article I. Project List: Portal Software, Saba Software, CarStation, At Comm, BlueArc, Mahi Networks, Amber Networks,

Scios, Advanced Digital Information Corporation (ADIC), Riverstone Networks, Appshop, Symmetricom.

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AirTouch Communications, Inc. (acquired by Vodafone and Verizon)

Sr. Applications Support Analyst (May 1997 - Feb. 2000)

15,000 employees – 250 HR users

• As lead internal HRMS resource, ensured readiness of legacy Ceridian HRMS system for migration to Oracle ERP model

(Oracle Human Resources 11.0.3)

• Authored full functional specifications and test cases for customized Self-Service Human Resources applications

• Acted as a technical and functional resource to Deloitte & Touche Oracle implementation team: process mapping, data

mapping, data validation, interface and system integration, configuration of Oracle Human Resources application.

• Acted as technical resource for the Compensation function: enabled the transition to a best-practice compensation scheme

based on job families, broad banding and market pricing, an 18-month project.

• Acted as technical resource for the EEO/AA function: provided analytical support for diversity management and government

compliance

• Acted as technical resource for the HR Service Center. Identified broken processes, documented as-is and to-be

processes, proposed and implemented remedies.

• Designed, developed, marketed and supported an enterprise-wide employee directory dynamically published via Oracle

ODBC connection on Lotus Notes and Intranet platforms

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Information Access Company, Inc. (a Thomson Corporation Company)

Systems Analyst (Dec. 1995 - May 1997)

Assumed ownership of the HRIS function:

• Performed a comprehensive audit of the integrated HR/Payroll information management system (Ceridian’s Ensemble).

Assessed data and functionality deficiencies

• Restored data integrity through global data edits and development of data validation functionality.

• Increased user acceptance by performing look-and-feel enhancements

• Built a comprehensive library of reports and auditing tools for the end-user community

• Assumed responsibility for advanced reporting and data analysis activities (compensation, workforce analysis, EEO/AA, interface

files to third-party vendors and parent company

• Re-engineered broken processes: linked performance and pay; automated the processing of salary changes; integrated

recruiting, staffing and employee turnover activities through custom functionality and work flow re-design.

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Law Firm of Graham & James

Systems Analyst (Nov. 1994 - Nov. 1995)

Deployed, from an information system’s perspective, a new cafeteria-style benefits program for nearly 1,000 employees across multiple

offices worldwide:

• Performed what-if analyses to support pricing decisions (flexible credits and plan price tags)

• Translated benefits plan design into technical specifications

• Performed re-configuration, customization and testing of Ceridian Repertoire HRMS system

• Streamlined and automated paper flow associated with enrollment, confirmation and billing using cost-effective solutions

integrating HRMS system and Microsoft Excel / Visual Basic models

• Developed an Excel / Visual Basic module to administer Section 125 spending accounts in-house

• Orchestrated the logistics of the open enrollment process: personalized enrollment forms, data entry resources management,

data audit

• Wrote outbound interfaces to benefits vendors

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Pacific Bell Directory (contingent worker)

Revenue Analyst (Apr. 1993 - Aug. 1994)

• Provided analytical support. Collected, aggregated, and analyzed billing-related activity using advanced data modeling

techniques.

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Education:

MS, Business Administration, San Francisco State University, 1992

BS, Economics, Louis Pasteur University, France, 1988

Tools:

SQL Queries and Views (advanced), PL/SQL Functions (beginner), Oracle FastFormulas (Intermediate), Oracle Discoverer,

Oracle Human Resources Releases 11 to 12, iRecruitment, Compensation Workbench, Individual Compensation Distributions

(ICD), Oracle Advanced Benefits (OAB), Oracle Training Administration / OTA, now Oracle Learning Management / OLM, Oracle

Self-Service Human Resources Applications / SSHR, Oracle Alerts, Approval Management Engine / AME, advanced Microsoft

Excel, Microsoft Project, OrgPublisher, DataLoad. MLS / NLS, Oracle AIM and related project management methodologies.

US citizen.

Incorporated.

Based near Seattle, WA.

Will travel 100% Monday-Thursday.

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