Job Description:

PeopleSoft HCM - Time & Labor - North America Payroll Consultant

Job Title: PeopleSoft HCM Time & Labor and NA Payroll Consultant

Experience Required: 8+ Years

Employment Type: Full-Time / Contract

Location: Hybrid / Remote / On-site

Department: Human Capital Management / ERP Solutions

Role Overview:

We are looking for an experienced PeopleSoft HCM Consultant with deep expertise in Time & Labor (T&L) and North America (NA) Payroll modules. The ideal candidate will have 8+ years of hands-on PeopleSoft implementation and support experience and be capable of driving end-to-end project delivery, system configuration, and stakeholder collaboration in complex enterprise environments.

Key Responsibilities:

1. PeopleSoft HCM Core:

- Lead and participate in full life-cycle PeopleSoft HCM implementations, upgrades, and rollouts.

- Gather, analyze, and document business requirements; translate them into functional and technical specifications.

- Configure PeopleSoft HCM modules - Core HR, Benefits, Absence Management - to meet business needs.

- Perform system fit-gap analysis and propose solutions aligned with best practices.

- Coordinate with technical teams on customizations, integrations, and data migrations.

2. Time & Labor (T&L):

- Design and configure T&L rules, workgroups, taskgroups, schedules, and time periods.

- Develop and manage Time Administration processes, including rules and SQL objects.

- Configure TCD (Time Collection Devices) integrations and validate data interfaces.

- Set up and maintain T&L security, approval workflows, and self-service configurations.

- Troubleshoot T&L exceptions, payable time discrepancies, and batch processing issues.

- Manage period-end close activities, T&L to Payroll integrations, and reported time validation.

3. North America (NA) Payroll:

- Configure and maintain NA Payroll setup: pay groups, pay calendars, earnings codes, deduction codes, and tax tables.

- Manage payroll processing cycles - on-cycle and off-cycle runs - and ensure accurate paycheck calculations.

- Handle garnishments, direct deposits, balance adjustments, and retroactive pay processing.

- Administer US and Canada tax compliance, including year-end processing (W-2, T4), tax updates, and regulatory patches.

- Troubleshoot and resolve payroll calculation issues, retro triggers, and general ledger (GL) posting errors.

- Support Benefits/Payroll integration, deduction processing, and third-party vendor interfaces.

4. Testing, Support & Governance:

- Develop test scripts (unit, integration, UAT) and lead testing cycles with business stakeholders.

- Provide post-go-live hypercare and ongoing production support.

- Apply PeopleSoft PUM images, tax updates, and critical patches.

- Create and maintain functional design documents, SOPs, and end-user training materials.

- Work closely with HRIT, Payroll, HR, and Finance teams to ensure alignment and continuous improvement.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

- 8+ years of PeopleSoft HCM functional experience with strong expertise in Time & Labor and NA Payroll.

- Minimum 3 full life-cycle PeopleSoft HCM implementations (from blueprint to go-live).

- Strong understanding of HCM data model, core HR concepts, and employee life-cycle.

- Hands-on experience with PeopleSoft 9.2 (PUM-based continuous delivery model).

- Proficiency in PS Query, SQR, Application Engine, Component Interface (CI), and Integration Broker basics.

- Experience with PeopleCode debugging and reading technical specifications.

- Knowledge of US and/or Canada payroll taxation, labor laws, and compliance standards.

- Familiarity with Time Collection Devices (Kronos, ADP, etc.) and TCD interface management.

- Experience with tools such as STAT, ServiceNow, or equivalent ITSM platforms.

- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

- Experience with PeopleSoft Fluid UI and mobile self-service configuration.

- Exposure to Global Payroll or Benefits Administration modules.

- Oracle Cloud HCM or Workday integration experience is a plus.

- Familiarity with Cloud migration strategies (Oracle HCM Cloud, Azure/AWS hosting for PeopleSoft).

- Prior experience in large-scale upgrade projects (9.1 to 9.2 or PUM-to-PUM upgrades).

- PeopleSoft or Oracle HCM certification is advantageous.

Education:

- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.

- Master's degree or relevant certifications (Oracle PeopleSoft, SHRM, CPP) are a plus.

Key Competencies:

1. Technical Skills:

- PeopleSoft HCM 9.2 / PUM

- Time & Labor Configuration

- NA Payroll Processing & Tax

- SQR / App Engine / PS Query

- Integration Broker / CI

- Data Migration & Conversion

2. Soft Skills:

- Analytical & Problem Solving

- Strong Communication

- Stakeholder Management

- Team Collaboration

- Attention to Detail

- Self-Driven & Proactive

This job description is indicative and may be tailored to your organization's specific requirements.