Techno-Functiona Peoplesoft Consultant

Overview

We are prime vendors to a government agency in New York. Our client is seeking a contractor to perform and serve as a Business Analyst and Functional Lead. This consultant will be responsible for implementing new PeopleSoft modules, functionality, or enhancements and supporting existing modules currently in production.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform detailed analysis, planning, and requirements definition for new PeopleSoft HCM functionality.
• Develop functional architectures and models to meet evolving business requirements.
• Conduct process improvement reviews, analyzing system functionality, operations, logistics, and personnel needs.
• Map business processes to corresponding PeopleSoft functionalities.
• Ensure applications align with business needs and collaborate with process owners to resolve issues.
• Define data flow and ensure integration between business processes and systems.
• Facilitate requirements gathering and user design sessions with key stakeholders.
• Collaborate and coordinate project deliverables with other groups, Performance Management, etc.
• Collaborate with application designers to complete system enhancement designs.
• Design and develop reports for HCM users.
• Participate in testing of new functionalities, including end-to-end testing and system integration testing.
• Assist the team lead in defining staffing, responsibilities, and schedules for system enhancements.
• Identify cross-team issues and coordinate their resolution.
• Develop PeopleSoft queries to meet reporting needs.
• Write complex DML and DQL SQL scripts for database queries.

QUALIFICATIONS EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION

Minimum 10 years of functional and technical experience in PeopleSoft HCM v9.2 or higher.

• Extensive experience with the following PeopleSoft modules:

o Human Resources

o Compensation

o Position Management

o Performance Management

o Learning and Development

o Benefits Administration

o Talent Acquisition Management/Candidate Gateway

o Hands-on experience with PeopleSoft self-service functions.

• Proven track record of full lifecycle PeopleSoft implementations (design, build, configuration, testing, and deployment).
• Familiarity with PeopleSoft Test Framework is a plus.
• Ability to translate customer requirements into functional and technical designs.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify, address, and escalate risks and issues.
• Experience reviewing project deliverables for completeness, quality, and compliance with established standards.
• 10+ years of experience in building moderate to complex PeopleSoft queries.
• 10+ years of extensive experience writing DQL and DML SQL scripts.
• Experience with state government projects is preferred.
• Excellent communication skills (written, verbal, and presentation).
• Strong understanding of relational database design and functionality.
• Experience in desktop/mobile computer support and troubleshooting software-related problems.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
• Ability to work independently, set priorities, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced setting.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with individuals at all levels of the organization.
• Excellent oral, written, presentation, and communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 2013 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Proficiency with Microsoft SharePoint version 2010 or higher
• Familiarity with Microsoft Project version 2010 or higher
• Excellent inter-personal skills including the ability to work with individuals at all levels of the organization
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute in a high-pressure environment
• Ability to independently set priorities and meet deadlines in a fast paced environment; a self-starter
• Familiarity with creating Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) and documenting key process requirements and can produce sample work upon request to the client
• Excellent oral, written, presentation, and communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 2013 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Proficiency with Microsoft SharePoint version 2010 or higher
• Familiarity with Microsoft Project version 2010 or higher
• Excellent inter-personal skills including the ability to work with individuals at all levels of the organization
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute in a high-pressure environment
• Ability to independently set priorities and meet deadlines in a fast paced environment; a self-starter
• Familiarity with creating Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) and documenting key process requirements and can produce sample work upon request