Vinay (Kumar) M.

Senior Specialist – Package Implementation SAP HCM

Hyderabad, India

Experience

Oct 2022 - Present
2 years 11 months

Senior Specialist – Package Implementation SAP HCM

LTIMindtree

  • ALNG (Angola LNG) AMS Project**

  • Currently serving as Subject Matter Expert for SAP Employee Central Payroll (ECP) support in Angola, ensuring compliant and accurate payroll processing for a complex and diverse employee population.

  • Led the configuration and maintenance of Angola-specific payroll elements, including wage types, PCRs, and schemas, with a focus on statutory contributions such as INSS and Lunch Allowance calculations.

  • Oversaw the resolution of high-impact payroll issues and data replication errors between SuccessFactors Employee Central and ECP, ensuring timely payroll execution and data integrity.

  • Partnered with local HR and Finance stakeholders to analyze payroll requirements and implement legal updates, such as social security rate changes and retroactive payroll adjustments.

  • Managed end-to-end testing cycles for Angola payroll during HR Support Package upgrades, legal change notes, and system enhancements.

  • Provided governance and documentation for Angola payroll operations, including SOPs, functional specs, test scripts, and audit support materials.

  • Mentored junior consultants and coordinated with global AMS teams to drive standardization while accommodating local Angolan payroll nuances.

  • Drove continuous improvement initiatives by analyzing recurring issues and implementing long-term configuration or process fixes.

  • Configured SAP SuccessFactors Time Tracking module in an existing EC environment, enabling centralized attendance and working time management.

  • Set up Time Types, Time Recording Profiles, and Work Schedules to support country-specific and shift-based working models.

  • Implemented Time Valuation Rules using Time Collectors to automate overtime.

  • Enabled Clock-In/Clock-Out (CICO) functionality with mapping of terminal events and rules for missed punches and grace periods.

  • Customized Time Sheet UI and configured role-based permissions (RBP) for employees, managers, and time admins.

  • Deployed Document Generation in SAP SuccessFactors to automate creation of HR documents such as Bank related, Credit card, and confirmation letters.

  • Mapped with Employee Central data fields and custom MDF objects to ensure real-time data accuracy in generated documents.

  • Coordinated testing and UAT for document formatting, multi-language support, and field population consistency.

  • Colgate-Palmolive (tHRive) Project**

  • Working on SuccessFactors Rollout project for 105 countries and over 40 infotypes.

  • Handling data replication & migration for Employee data (PA & OM) and standard & custom infotypes.

  • Responsible for data migration, data quality, conversion methodologies and process between on-premise and SF EC.

  • Worked on templates for OM objects and value mapping entities.

  • Mexico address and compensation replication was corrected.

  • Configured country specific templates using BIB configuration steps. Created value mapping entities.

  • Greece specific infotype for social security and local language. Created templates using BIB configuration.

  • Configured country specific PERID and mapped the same using value mapping.

  • Configured and mapped region of birth other country like Brazil, Argentina, Peru using BIB.

  • Worked on Social security Data (Mexico) infotype 0369.

  • Worked on Expat (CRA) scenarios (Local to Local, Global Expat & Home-Based Expat). Prepared FS document, Test cases and carried out various tests on difference scenarios.

  • Prepared FS for 4 custom requirements.

  • Also worked on defects/issues reported by business on daily basis.

May 2022 - Sep 2022
5 months
Hyderabad, India

Sr HCM Associate

Conneqt Business Solutions India

  • Worked on HCM with S4/HANA conversion and implementation project.
  • Prepared Master and transactional data objects for migration.
May 2021 - Mar 2022
11 months
Hyderabad, India

Sr. SAP HR Consultant

Teva Pharma

  • Led Global Implementation: Spearheaded the successful implementation of SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central (EC) across multiple regions, including Poland, Hungary, Russia, Netherlands, and Slovakia.
  • Stakeholder Collaboration: Partnered with Business Owners and Local HR teams to gather detailed requirements for employee data migration and system configuration.
  • Data Migration Expertise: Designed and executed data migration queries for the seamless transfer of organizational, position, and personal data (mini master) into SuccessFactors EC.
  • Configuration of Employee Mini Master: Configured and maintained the Employee Mini Master in ECC, ensuring alignment with SuccessFactors EC, and conducted Functional Unit Testing (FUT) and Factory Testing (FTT).
  • Integration Coordination: Collaborated with the SAP PI team to ensure smooth data replication from SuccessFactors EC to ECC, ensuring seamless integration across systems.
  • Documentation & Knowledge Sharing: Created comprehensive configuration and functional design documentation, uploading it to local portals in accordance with business process requirements.
  • Sensitive Data Security: Implemented robust data masking solutions to safeguard sensitive personal and banking information, ensuring compliance with privacy regulations.
  • End-to-End Process Testing: Led testing efforts for key HR processes, including Hire to Retire, Separation, Rehire, and Local to Local Transfers, using HP ALM for defect tracking and issue resolution.
Mar 2021 - May 2021
3 months
Hyderabad, India

SAP HCM Consultant

Cognizant Technology Solutions (Merck Pharma)

HCM/SuccessFactors Support Project

  • Managed and resolved daily L2 and L3 tickets using ServiceNow (SNOW), ensuring timely issue resolution and minimal disruption to business operations.
  • Addressed and resolved global employee data replication issues between SuccessFactors EC and ECC, ensuring seamless synchronization of data across systems.
  • Diagnosed and corrected discrepancies in organizational and personnel data, maintaining accurate and consistent employee records.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align and synchronize data between SuccessFactors EC and ECC, ensuring smooth system integration.
  • Troubleshot and resolved issues related to fund center mapping and cost center locks, ensuring accurate financial data flow and reporting.
  • Created and maintained CSV files for Position and Organization data, updated the KMAP table using custom Z transaction codes, and executed standard SuccessFactors programs for data updates.
  • Submitted daily status reports on ticket resolutions and issue progress, keeping stakeholders informed and ensuring accountability in issue resolution.
Nov 2020 - Feb 2021
4 months
Nashik, India

Consulting-Manager

Highbar Technocrat

ABL (Ashwamedh) ESS/MSS implementation

  • Collaborated closely with Security, BASIS, and other technical and functional teams to resolve defects during testing and the pre-go-live phase, ensuring system stability and readiness.
  • Worked with multiple technical teams to ensure data consistency and integration between the Portal and ECC, maintaining accurate and synchronized information.
  • Addressed and resolved various leave request validation issues in ESS and troubleshooting related workflow problems to streamline the employee self-service process.
  • Configured work schedules for different locations and ensured accurate display of these schedules in ESS, supporting employee scheduling needs.
  • Developed customized absence quota generation processes to meet specific business requirements, ensuring compliance and accuracy.
  • Designed and implemented custom reports and programs to track and capture leave balances, providing real-time insights into employee leave data.
  • Managed multiple absence quotas with custom requirements, tailored by employee group and specific validation rules to ensure precise leave tracking.
  • Modified infotype screens to align with ESS, specifically for planned working time, improving user experience and system efficiency.
  • Provided key user training and created comprehensive SAP operation manuals to ensure proper system usage and knowledge transfer to end-users.
Dec 2018 - May 2020
1 year 6 months
Kochi, India

SAP HCM Consultant

Wipro Technologies

  • Project: SADARA Chemical Company** AMS project PA, OM, Time Payroll

  • Project: NOMAC** AMS project, supporting PA, OM, Time Management, Payroll (Saudi, Oman, South Africa, UAE regions)

Dec 2017 - May 2018
6 months
Pune, India

Senior Consultant (SAP HCM)

T-Systems ICT Pvt Ltd

Project: Mitra Keluarga (MIKA Group) Indonesia Payroll

Aug 2016 - Nov 2016
4 months
Bangkok, Thailand

SAP HCM Consultant

NIIT Technologies Ltd

Project: SAP HR Payroll kaizen for IN-ICT & Expat (Toyota Motors, Thailand)

Mar 2016 - Jun 2016
4 months
Mumbai, India

Senior SAP HCM Payroll Consultant

Yash Technologies

Project: SCI AMS Support (Shipping Corporation for India)

Jun 2015 - Jul 2015
2 months
Dubai, United Arab Emirates

SAP HR Consultant

Wipro InfoTech

Project: SAP HR & Payroll Audit Training

Jan 2014 - Mar 2015
1 year 3 months
Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Senior SAP LSO Techno Functional Consultant

Wipro InfoTech

Project: Implementation of LSO

May 2013 - Aug 2013
4 months
India

SAP HR Consultant

Reliance Global Services

Client: Deloitte (Canada Payroll)

Feb 2013 - May 2013
4 months
India

Senior Consultant ESS/MSS

Advent Global Solutions Inc

Clients: Kony (Enterprise Mobility Manager)

Nov 2011 - Jun 2012
8 months
India

SAP HCM Consultant / Lead Consultant SAP HCM

NTT Data Inc. (Intelligroup Asia (P) Ltd)

  • Client: Al SAKR Group of Industries (Egypt) (March 2012 to June 2012). TWISTer Implementation Project (FMCG) ECC 6.0 Eh 5.
  • Client: Hitachi Europe Limited (December 2011 to February 2012). Support and Enhancements (SAP HCM PA, OM).
  • Client: Sterling and Wilson (P) Ltd (November 2011 to December 2011). Production Support (India Payroll).
Feb 2008 - Mar 2010
2 years 2 months
Los Angeles, United States

Functional Consultant SAP HR

Verinon Technology Solutions

Client: Southern California Edison (SCE), Los Angeles, CA. Southern California Edison, the nation's leader in renewable and energy efficiency, is dedicated to developing a reliable and environmentally responsible energy future for the diverse communities of Southern California. Through advanced meters, electric transportation development and the nation's largest utility solar project, SCE constantly seeks solutions to tomorrow's energy challenges.

May 2004 - Dec 2007
3 years 8 months
India

SAP HR Functional Consultant / Functional Consultant SAP

ERP Solution Asia

  • Client: Nissan (Public Company; NSANY; Automotive industry), February 2006 to Dec 2007. Support.
  • Client: BHP BILLITON, Melbourne, (BHP BILLITON GROUP) Australian (offshore) May 2004 to Dec 2005. Enhancements and Support.
Apr 2003 - Mar 2004
1 year
India

Trainee SAP HR Functional Consultant

Reliance Global Services

  • Personnel Administration
  • Configuration of Master Data
  • Configuration of Time Management (Time Recording)
  • Introduction to Payroll (Gross Payroll)
  • Organizational management
  • Reporting in HR

SAP Consultant

DHRS Software Solutions

Summary

  • 18 years of experience in the implementation, testing, maintenance, and support of ERP systems, specifically SAP R/3 and ECC, with a focus on the SAP HCM module. Demonstrated expertise in delivering complex SAP implementations across various industries, including Energy, Oil & Gas, Utilities, Automobile, FMCG, Manufacturing, and Mechanical, across regions such as the USA, Indonesia, India, Egypt, Thailand, Angola, and Dubai. Strong team-building and mentoring skills.
  • Extensive experience in the functional configuration of SAP HR modules, specializing in Payroll, Personnel Administration, Time Management, Organization Management, ESS/MSS, and Learning Solutions (LSO).
  • Solid understanding of SuccessFactors Employee Central Payroll instances, Provisioning system, Data Models, XML files, workflows, RBP, and Picklists.
  • Successfully completed 5 SAP HR module implementations, covering all stages from business process analysis, conceptual design, blue printing, configuration, testing, and production support.
  • Expert in SAP payroll configuration, including wage types, Gross & Net Pay, Features, and Reports.
  • Proficient in configuring work schedules, Absence/Attendance types, Quotas, and time evaluation.
  • Hands-on experience in user maintenance, authorization, and HR roles/profiles creation.
  • Skilled in business process modeling, end-user training, and documentation, ensuring smooth project execution and knowledge transfer.
  • Experienced in bridging technical and functional teams within SAP HR projects to achieve optimal results.
  • In-depth understanding of HRIS/Human Resource business processes, with a strong ability to gather and analyze business requirements for conceptual design.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, combined with strong interpersonal skills, reliability, and the ability to manage multiple priorities. A proactive, self-motivated team player with excellent organizational, multitasking, and time management abilities.

Languages

English
Native
Arabic
Elementary

Education

Pondicherry University

Master's Degree, Human Resources Management · Kalapet, India

Certifications & licenses

Certificate of Completion in SuccessFactors Employee Central and Employee Central Payroll Admin

SAP HR Certification

Michael Management Corporation

SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central Payroll Certified

SAP

Upgrade2Success – Mastering HCM Migration

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