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Richard Black

Palm City,MA

Summary

Twenty-five years of consulting experience providing functional and some technical support to clients in Oracle Applications. Eight full Oracle Human resources implementations Twelve Oracle Advanced Benefits implementations Oracle HCM Cloud: Three Advanced Benefits implementations Two full Oracle Compensation Workbench (CWB) implementations. Extensive experience implementing Open Enrollments for OAB and OSB clients. Experience being utilized as an Oracle troubleshooter at several client sites, specifically to resolve problems with Benefits and HR setup issues. Facilitated training of client’s functional and technical implementation team. Created in-depth user training manuals specific to clients’ business requirements and needs. Excellent knowledge of both USA and Canadian HR and Benefits.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Functional Consultant

Wayne J. Griffin Electric Inc
02.2022 - 12.2022
  • Configured Oracle Cloud Advanced Benefits
  • Configured Open Enrollment for Cloud Benefits
  • Configured Oracle Employee Self Service
  • Documented Setups

Functional Consultant

Jacobs Engineering Dallas, TX (PWC)
12.2018 - 11.2020
  • Configuring and Implementing Oracle Advanced Benefits (OAB Cloud)
  • Configured three Oracle Advanced Programs for the US, Canada and UK Business groups.
  • Configured individual Plans not in Programs for US, Canada and UK Business groups.
  • Assisted Technical Team with data conversion
  • Created BR100’s for all Programs and Plans

Functional Consultant

City Of Philadelphia
10.2017 - 01.2018
  • I worked as a temporary Consultant configuring OAB to keep the project moving forward until a full time Consultant was found.
  • Configured Oracle Advanced Benefits (OAB)
  • Tested and documented setups in BR100

Functional Consultant

AZZ Galvanizing
06.2016 - 08.2017
  • Configuring and Implementing Oracle Advanced Benefits (OAB Cloud)
  • Configuring Oracle Self Service for OAB
  • Configuring Open Enrollment for 2017
  • Training AZZ Employees on OAB
  • Configured a Mid-Year Open Enrollment for Acquisition employees

Functional Consultant

University Hospitals Of Cleveland
06.2015 - 01.2016
  • Configured and Implemented (OAB) for 2016 Open Enrollment
  • Configured Compensation Workbench for 2015
  • Provided HR and Oracle Advanced Benefits Support
  • Created 2016 user setup documents for Compensation Workbench
  • Trained User to run Compensation Workbench for 2016 Plans

Functional Consultant

Genesis Energy
08.2010 - 12.2014
  • Gathered Requirements and created BR100 Setup Docs for all implemented Applications.
  • Implemented Advanced Benefits (OAB) Release 12.1.3
  • Conducted multiple Open Enrollments
  • Implemented iRecruitment
  • Implemented Compensation Workbench (CWB)
  • Implemented Manager Self Service
  • Implemented Employee Self Service for Open Enrollment
  • Modified Current Oracle HR setups
  • Modified Oracle Views that feed employee data to Ceridian Payroll
  • Created User Manuals and conducted User Training for all Modules
  • Created SQL Reports for HR, Benefits and iRecruitment
  • Created Fast Formulas for OAB and CWB
  • Currently providing ongoing support for all of the Oracle HRMS Apps

Functional Consultant

Telephonics
09.2013 - 06.2014
  • Conducted Open Enrollment for 2014
  • Modified Current Oracle HR and OAB setups
  • Modified custom views for Payroll Reporting
  • Modified Fast Formulas
  • Provided Oracle HR and OAB User Training
  • Providing ongoing support for all of the Oracle HRMS Apps

Functional/Technical Consultant

ADT Security
06.2010 - 08.2010
  • Responsible for the development of functional and technical specs for conversion of employees from an acquisition company.
  • Data Mapping of Lawsen HR to Oracle HR
  • Created detailed Functional Specs using MD50’s

Functional Consultant

Cameron
10.2009 - 02.2010
  • Gathered Requirements for US and Canada to convert NATCO Benefits to Cameron’s plans for a completely new OAB configuration.
  • Implemented US and Canada benefits in (OAB) Release
  • 12.0.6
  • Reconfigured Oracle Human Resources Release
  • 12.0.6 for US and Canadian Business Groups
  • Created detailed setup documentation using the BR100.

Functional Consultant

National Tank Company (NATCO)
06.2008 - 10.2009
  • Gathered Requirements for US, Canada and International HR/OAB implementation.
  • Documented As-Is, To-Be and BR100 using AIM Methodology
  • Implemented Oracle Advanced Benefits (OAB) Release
  • 12.0.6
  • Implemented Oracle Human Resources Release
  • 12.0.6
  • Created detailed setup documentation.
  • Provided Post Go-Live Support

Functional Consultant

Nabors Industries
04.2008 - 09.2008
  • Gathered Requirements for OAB Post Implementation Updates and Corrections to Configuration.
  • Configured Oracle Advanced Benefits Release
  • 11.5.10.2 for Canadian, USA and International Business Groups.
  • Created detailed setup documentation for configuration changes.
  • Providing Post Live Support onsite and remote.

Functional Consultant

Kennedy Krieger Institute
07.2007 - 04.2008
  • Gathered Requirements for OSB implementation.
  • Implemented Oracle Advanced Benefits Release
  • 11.5.10.2
  • Implemented Compensation Workbench
  • Created detailed setup documentation.
  • Provided Post Live Support
  • Created User Training Manuals
  • Configured Web ADI to load Salary Updates
  • Continued Ongoing Support

Functional Consultant

Alpha Natural Resources
03.2007 - 07.2007
  • Troubleshoot and correct OSB issues
  • Created new and updated existing Benefit Programs and Plans
  • Created User Training Manuals
  • Configured Web ADI to load Salary Updates
  • Configured new Programs for Retirees and Surviving Dependents

Functional Consultant

Lion Apparel
09.2006 - 11.2006
  • Created new and updated existing Benefit Plans for 2007 open enrollment
  • Providing Continuous Remote Support

Functional Consultant

Zales Corporation
08.2005 - 08.2006
  • Gathered Requirements for US/Canadian OAB implementation.
  • Implemented Oracle Advanced Benefits Rel
  • 11.5.10.2 for Canadian and USA Business Groups
  • Created detailed setup documentation.
  • Provided Post Live Support
  • Went through Open Enrollment

Functional Consultant

Lion Apparel
08.2004 - 07.2005
  • Gathered Requirements for US and Global implementation.
  • Implemented Human Resources Release
  • 11.5.9 for US and Global
  • Created detailed setup documentation for Oracle Human Resources.
  • Developed training documentation and manuals for Oracle Human Resources, specific to clients’ business requirements and needs.
  • Implemented Oracle Standard Benefits
  • Created Test Scripts for User Acceptance Testing
  • Providing Continuous Remote Support

Functional Consultant

Richard Black Consulting Services, Inc.
05.2004 - 08.2004
  • Assisted with the setup of Human Resources Release
  • 11.5.9
  • Configured Web ADI for Salary uploads
  • Configured Oracle Tutor
  • Created test scripts for User Acceptance Testing
  • Implemented iRecruitment

Functional Consultant

Richard Black Consulting Services, Inc.
01.2004 - 04.2004
  • Implemented Oracle Training Administration (OTA/OLM).
  • Assisted with the Implementation of Human Resources Rel
  • 11.5.9

Functional Consultant

Richard Black Consulting Services, Inc.
03.2003 - 04.2004
  • Assisted with implementation of Human Resources Release 11.5.7
  • Implemented Oracle Training Administration (OTA/OLM).
  • Created User Manuals for OTA
  • Conducted “Train the Trainer” classes.
  • Documented “As Is” ,“Future Process” and “Functional Specs” for interfaces and customizations
  • Used Forms Configurator and Custom Forms to provide needed security of sensitive information
  • Implemented Security Profiles, Menus and Responsibilities for HRMS

Functional Consultant

Rapidigm Consulting
08.2002 - 08.2002
  • Conducted an audit of their newly implemented Oracle HRMS 11i application.
  • Creating training manuals for HR and Payroll users.
  • Conducted Super User training classes.
  • Made changes to the HR and Payroll setup.

Functional Consultant

CIBER/ARIS Consulting
02.2002 - 05.2002
  • Implemented Oracle Human Resources.
  • Created detailed setup documentation for Oracle Human Resources.
  • Developed training documentation and manuals for Oracle Human Resources, specific to clients’ business requirements and needs.
  • Facilitated training courses for clients Super Users.
  • Modified ADP views for ADP Connection.
  • Created reports for managing change to the system configuration.
  • Uploaded employee data using Excel macros
  • Created reports for Human Resources using Oracle Discoverer 3.1.

Functional Consultant

CIBER/ARIS Consulting
11.2001 - 02.2002
  • Configured and implemented Oracle Advanced Benefits.
  • Assisted with the configuration of Oracle HR and OTA Release 11i.
  • Creating training manuals for OAB users.
  • Conducted Super User training classes for OAB and HR.

Functional Consultant

ARIS Consulting
01.2001 - 11.2001
  • Gathered requirements and configured Oracle HR to meet those requirements.
  • Performed detailed setup documentation for Oracle Human Resources.
  • Set up Application Data Extract (ADE) for Salary, and Hierarchy Diagrammer.
  • Developed training documentation and manuals for Oracle Human Resources specific to clients’ business requirements and needs.
  • Facilitated training courses for clients Super Users.
  • Created reports for managing changes to the system configuration.

Functional Consultant

ARIS Consulting
06.2000 - 01.2001
  • Completed Phase One of their Oracle HR implementation consisting of setting up grades, assisting with data cleanup, creating new address styles for international use, documenting and correcting set up errors in the application.
  • Set up Application Data Extract (ADE) for Salary Management and Hierarchy Diagrammer.
  • Resolved numerous outstanding TARs that were causing functionality problems.
  • Created company-specific User Manuals and System Maintenance manuals to be used for training user’s nation-wide and ongoing system utilization.
  • Created reports for Human Resources using Oracle Discoverer 3.1.
  • Documented the technical specifications for Oracle Human Resources to ADP interface.
  • Conducted Super User training classes.

Functional Consultant

ARIS Consulting
07.1998 - 04.1999
  • Performed detailed requirements document for Oracle Human Resources 10.7.
  • Completed a full Implementation of Oracle Human Resources.
  • Assisted with reports using Discoverer 3.1.
  • Conducted training classes for Super Users.

Functional Consultant

ARIS Consulting
03.1998 - 06.1998
  • Performed detailed requirements document for Oracle Human Resources 10.7.
  • Conducted training classes for Super Users.

Education

Skills

  • Business process understanding
  • Software Implementation
  • Business Process Analysis
  • Team Communication
  • Client training
  • User Training

Timeline

Functional Consultant

Wayne J. Griffin Electric Inc
02.2022 - 12.2022

Functional Consultant

Jacobs Engineering Dallas, TX (PWC)
12.2018 - 11.2020

Functional Consultant

City Of Philadelphia
10.2017 - 01.2018

Functional Consultant

AZZ Galvanizing
06.2016 - 08.2017

Functional Consultant

University Hospitals Of Cleveland
06.2015 - 01.2016

Functional Consultant

Telephonics
09.2013 - 06.2014

Functional Consultant

Genesis Energy
08.2010 - 12.2014

Functional/Technical Consultant

ADT Security
06.2010 - 08.2010

Functional Consultant

Cameron
10.2009 - 02.2010

Functional Consultant

National Tank Company (NATCO)
06.2008 - 10.2009

Functional Consultant

Nabors Industries
04.2008 - 09.2008

Functional Consultant

Kennedy Krieger Institute
07.2007 - 04.2008

Functional Consultant

Alpha Natural Resources
03.2007 - 07.2007

Functional Consultant

Lion Apparel
09.2006 - 11.2006

Functional Consultant

Zales Corporation
08.2005 - 08.2006

Functional Consultant

Lion Apparel
08.2004 - 07.2005

Functional Consultant

Richard Black Consulting Services, Inc.
05.2004 - 08.2004

Functional Consultant

Richard Black Consulting Services, Inc.
01.2004 - 04.2004

Functional Consultant

Richard Black Consulting Services, Inc.
03.2003 - 04.2004

Functional Consultant

Rapidigm Consulting
08.2002 - 08.2002

Functional Consultant

CIBER/ARIS Consulting
02.2002 - 05.2002

Functional Consultant

CIBER/ARIS Consulting
11.2001 - 02.2002

Functional Consultant

ARIS Consulting
01.2001 - 11.2001

Functional Consultant

ARIS Consulting
06.2000 - 01.2001

Functional Consultant

ARIS Consulting
07.1998 - 04.1999

Functional Consultant

ARIS Consulting
03.1998 - 06.1998

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