Senior PeopleSoft System Support Analyst - T&L and Payroll

Harris County Universal Services (Universal Services) is transforming the way the County does business. As the enterprise IT solutions center for Harris County departments and offices, Universal Services provides Information Technology, Public Safety and Justice Technologies, 311 Constituent Engagement Services, Fleet Services, and Records and Information Governance Services. Harris County is the third largest and most diverse county in the nation, with a population of more than 4.7 million and a budget of over $4 billion, delivering essential services including flood control, infrastructure, healthcare, housing, and justice administration.

About the role

This position is responsible for the functional support of the PeopleSoft Human Capital Management (HCM) platform v9.2, focusing on Time and Labor Processing, Support, and Payroll Processing. The ERP HCM Functional Analyst supports, analyzes, configures, and enhances PeopleSoft HCM applications to meet business and operational needs. This role partners with HR, Payroll, Time and Labor, and technical teams to deliver functional solutions, troubleshoot issues, and support ongoing ERP initiatives.

The ideal candidate will possess strong functional knowledge of PeopleSoft HCM modules, particularly Human Resources, Time and Labor, Payroll for North America, and Commitment Accounting, along with the ability to collaborate effectively across business and technical teams.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with end-users to understand business needs and requirements.
• Assist in the analysis and design of PeopleSoft deliverables based on business requirements.
• Create and support the generation of functional specifications.
• Educate and advise Harris County staff on PeopleSoft HCM functionality, with emphasis on Human Resources, Time and Labor, Payroll, and Commitment Accounting.
• Collaborate with technical teams to develop, test, and document enhancements and modifications.
• Identify underlying records and retrieve data on an ad-hoc basis, as needed.
• Ensure project deliverables meet business requirements.
• Adhere to established methodology, controls, and quality standards.
• Work independently with minimal supervision as well as collaboratively in a team environment.

Requirements

• Associate Degree or higher from an accredited college or university.
• A minimum of seven (7) years of techno-functional experience supporting Payroll and Time & Labor operations in PeopleSoft version 9.1 or above.
• Experience with PeopleSoft Payroll for North America or similar ERP.

Skills

• Skill in facilitating requirements meetings and accurately interpreting business requirements.
• Ability to translate ERP business requirements into Functional Design documents.
• Ability to conduct research and analysis independently and work on system-related proof of concepts.
• Skill in troubleshooting production issues using analytical tools and methodologies.
• Thorough knowledge of Software Life Cycle management and Change management methodology.
• Skill in mapping business processes and comparing those processes to ERP best practices.
• Proficiency in PeopleSoft Query and SQL writing.
• Strong leadership, interpersonal, and written/oral communication skills.
• Experience using Microsoft Office package (Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Word).
• Strong customer service and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Problem-solving and critical-thinking capabilities.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and business needs.
• Capable of managing multiple assignments simultaneously.
• Self-starter with initiative.

Preferences

• Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university.
• Experience working within the public sector.
• Seven (7) years’ experience using PeopleSoft v9.2 or similar ERP.
• Ten (10) years’ techno-functional experience supporting PeopleSoft Time and Labor and Payroll.
• Knowledge to design and configure custom Time and Labor rules based on FLSA rules and regulations.

Location

111 Fannin St, Houston, TX 77002

Schedule

Hybrid - Exact hybrid schedule can be discussed with your direct manager.

Applicants for this position will be subject to a criminal background check that includes fingerprinting. Convictions, probation, or deferred adjudication for any Felony, and any Class A Misdemeanor may disqualify a candidate. Convictions, probation, or deferred adjudication for a Class B Misdemeanor within the previous 10 years, or an open arrest for any criminal offense, may also disqualify a candidate. Family Violence convictions are automatic disqualifiers. Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards.