Jack Lowenstein

Senior HRIS Analyst at Canon Business Process Services
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(386) 825-5501
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Mount Vernon, New York, United States, US

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Experience

    • United States
    • Outsourcing and Offshoring Consulting
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Senior HRIS Analyst
      • Feb 2015 - Present

      New York, NY ● Generate ad hoc management reports using SuccessFactors (Performance Management and Compensation) and Cognos. Includes downloading information into Microsoft Excel or Access for more detailed analysis. ● Prepare user guides and instructions. ● Evaluates analyze, design, and maintain the Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS). ● Responsible for SuccessFactors system administration, including report development, updating Performance review and Compensation forms, uploading budgets… Show more ● Generate ad hoc management reports using SuccessFactors (Performance Management and Compensation) and Cognos. Includes downloading information into Microsoft Excel or Access for more detailed analysis. ● Prepare user guides and instructions. ● Evaluates analyze, design, and maintain the Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS). ● Responsible for SuccessFactors system administration, including report development, updating Performance review and Compensation forms, uploading budgets for merit increases, downloading data for input to payroll system. ● Prepare accurate and timely biweekly and monthly reports from the HRIS system as required by management. ● Analyzed and updated existing Microsoft Excel spreadsheets and Access databases to ensure that data gathered is reported accurately to meet management’s needs. ● Created new Access databases when necessary to meet business needs. ● Develops custom reports to meet the requirements of company management and staff. ● Recommends process improvements through automation for HR department. ● Develop, maintain and run ad hoc & regularly scheduled Cognos reports and queries. ● Work on special projects and performs other duties as required. ● Responsible for regulatory reporting. ● Always adheres to all Human Resource policies and procedures regarding confidentiality and security of information. Show less

    • United States
    • Financial Services
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • HRIS Analyst / Peoplesoft HR Technology Consultant
      • Jul 2013 - Dec 2013

      Montvale, NJ • Designed and developed a Microsoft Access database application for use in the daily reconciliation of employee data moved nightly from PeopleSoft HRMS to SAP. Ran reconciliation and used various PeopleSoft tools, and SAP, to research discrepancies with the goal of resolving them. (approximately 23,000 employees) • Prepared functional specifications and tested modifications made to PeopleSoft to ensure that the results met business needs and expectations. • Used SQL and Excel to… Show more • Designed and developed a Microsoft Access database application for use in the daily reconciliation of employee data moved nightly from PeopleSoft HRMS to SAP. Ran reconciliation and used various PeopleSoft tools, and SAP, to research discrepancies with the goal of resolving them. (approximately 23,000 employees) • Prepared functional specifications and tested modifications made to PeopleSoft to ensure that the results met business needs and expectations. • Used SQL and Excel to perform analysis of HRMS data. Show less

    • United States
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • PeopleSoft HCM Application Manager
      • 1999 - Jul 2013

      PeopleSoft HCM Application Manager Responsibilities include managing the Port Authority’s PeopleSoft environment including the contract with the Application Management Support Services vendor. Maintain regular contact with functional users, primarily those in the Human Resources Department, to ensure that their application needs are met. Validation, manipulation and analysis of data using PeopleSoft Query, SQL and Microsoft Excel and Access. Agency lead for the PeopleSoft Query… Show more PeopleSoft HCM Application Manager Responsibilities include managing the Port Authority’s PeopleSoft environment including the contract with the Application Management Support Services vendor. Maintain regular contact with functional users, primarily those in the Human Resources Department, to ensure that their application needs are met. Validation, manipulation and analysis of data using PeopleSoft Query, SQL and Microsoft Excel and Access. Agency lead for the PeopleSoft Query Reporting tool, including providing support to end users (approximately 7000 employees). Responds to second level Help Desk calls regarding PeopleSoft usage issues. Develops end user training material using STT (a screen capture and training tool). Prepares technical specifications which translate end user requirements for support staff. Performs Quality Assurance on resulting product. Manages the activities of contract staff that maintains PeopleSoft. Manages Oracle contract for software maintenance. Manages the lifecycle of PeopleSoft SUN servers including EOL activities and the cost justification and budgeting for replacement of EOSL hardware. Prepares PeopleSoft Support budget and monitors contract spending. Managed contract renewal process to enable the renewal of an Oracle PeopleSoft Support contract at a lower price. Prepared Request for Proposal (RFP) for PeopleSoft Application Management Support Services solicitation.

    • Principal Systems Designer
      • 1999 - 2009

      Project Lead – • PeopleSoft Upgrade Project (2008). Managed the Port Authority upgrade of PeopleSoft from version 8.3 to version 9.0. Coordinated effort with Port Authority functional users and CedarCrestone Application Management Services team. Developed project plan, coordinated training and end-user communication. Responsible for System and User Acceptance Testing. • Implementation of PeopleSoft Self Service to allow staff to access personal information and view pay checks.… Show more Project Lead – • PeopleSoft Upgrade Project (2008). Managed the Port Authority upgrade of PeopleSoft from version 8.3 to version 9.0. Coordinated effort with Port Authority functional users and CedarCrestone Application Management Services team. Developed project plan, coordinated training and end-user communication. Responsible for System and User Acceptance Testing. • Implementation of PeopleSoft Self Service to allow staff to access personal information and view pay checks. Included the ability to view information from outside the Port Authority network. • Implementation of PeopleSoft Performance Management module. • Validation, manipulation and analysis of data using PeopleSoft Query, SQL and Microsoft Excel and Access. • Participated in the review of requirements to ensure adherence to HIPAA regulations for the implementation of company sponsored Medicare Part D plan. Technical Lead -- PeopleSoft Query. Responsible for implementation of PeopleSoft Report Server, a nightly image of the production system used for end-user query. Develop queries for agency use. Provide coaching assistance for agency-wide users of PeopleSoft Query. Provide technical assistance in setting up training classrooms for PeopleSoft classes. Assisted in development of Query Training Manuals and job aids.

    • Senior Product Consultant / Quality Assurance Analyst (1995 – 1999)
      • 1995 - 1999

      Assisted Agency users in maintaining internally developed Microsoft Access applications. Participated in the implementation of both PeopleSoft and SAP. Developed procedures and forms for access requests and application updates. Managed and acted as a backup to, the PeopleSoft Security Administrator. Participated in the daily production meetings to review job activity and provide input to improve the operational procedures. Project Leader for Year 2000 Century Date Change… Show more Assisted Agency users in maintaining internally developed Microsoft Access applications. Participated in the implementation of both PeopleSoft and SAP. Developed procedures and forms for access requests and application updates. Managed and acted as a backup to, the PeopleSoft Security Administrator. Participated in the daily production meetings to review job activity and provide input to improve the operational procedures. Project Leader for Year 2000 Century Date Change project, for an application portfolio representing over $6 million in annual maintenance. Developed standards, researched available tools and services, prepared preliminary cost estimates and schedules. Coordinated the collection of information from staff, both external and internal. Evaluated date simulation tools. Developed an MS Access system to track and monitor progress on the conversion effort. Reviewed documentation for newly developed and enhanced systems (mainframe and PC), to ensure completeness and compliance with standards. Implemented CCC/Harvest, a product used to provide software management for over 60 PC, Client Server and VMS systems. Provide divisional standard and ad-hoc performance metrics reports. Prepared and tracked $3 million divisional budget. Provide assistance to staff in the use of the PC tools, particularly the Microsoft Office suite of tools (Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint). Show less

    • Senior Product Consultant (1991 – 1995)
      • 1991 - 1995

      Developed and implemented a metrics program to track / monitor staff activities, with an emphasis on cost recovery heavily based on internal IS time billing and project management systems. Prepared and coordinated the submission and audit of budgets for 5 IS divisions (three Application Support Units, Development Support Services and the Information Center). Participated in the review of CASE tools that resulted in the selection of IEF. Developed portions of the pilot IEF… Show more Developed and implemented a metrics program to track / monitor staff activities, with an emphasis on cost recovery heavily based on internal IS time billing and project management systems. Prepared and coordinated the submission and audit of budgets for 5 IS divisions (three Application Support Units, Development Support Services and the Information Center). Participated in the review of CASE tools that resulted in the selection of IEF. Developed portions of the pilot IEF application, the Application Portfolio System. Functioned as the Corporate IEF Encyclopedia Administrator.

    • Principal Systems Designer / Project Leader (1987 – 1991)
      • 1987 - 1991

      Responsible for overseeing the support of application systems, through all phases of the system development life cycle, for multiple business units (General Services, Aviation, Port, Public Safety, Tunnels, Bridges and Terminals, Financial). Supervised a staff of 10 developers, including consultants. Responsible for ensuring that purchased applications met the agency's needs. Involved in all phases of purchased systems life cycle, including RFP preparation. Project Leader for… Show more Responsible for overseeing the support of application systems, through all phases of the system development life cycle, for multiple business units (General Services, Aviation, Port, Public Safety, Tunnels, Bridges and Terminals, Financial). Supervised a staff of 10 developers, including consultants. Responsible for ensuring that purchased applications met the agency's needs. Involved in all phases of purchased systems life cycle, including RFP preparation. Project Leader for the development of a corporate, automated Integrated Timekeeping System. System required that data be input from multiple sites and support numerous union contract provisions.

    • DataBase Administrator (1985 – 1988)
      • 1985 - 1988

      Developed and enforced the procedures, standards and other documentation for the use of relational database technology (DB2 and QMF) at the Port Authority. Oversaw the implementation of numerous DB2 systems, including Payroll, Personnel and Benefits; Contract Ledger; Medical Appointment Book; Port Lease; Elevator Maintenance.

    • Systems Designer
      • Jun 1978 - 1985

      Increasingly responsible for the analysis, design, coding, implementation and supervision for the development of new mainframe computer PL/1 systems and the modification of existing systems in the Financial and Human Resources areas Utilized VSAM and ISPF/PDF.

Education

  • Stevens Institute of Technology
    BS, Mathematics
  • Stevens Institute of Technology
    Master of Science (MS), Computer Science

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