What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr. PeopleSoft Functional Analyst position at Neos Consulting Group?
Neos is Seeking a Sr. PeopleSoft Functional Analyst for a contract role for with our client in Austin, TX.
Work Location: 200 E. 18th St, Austin, Texas 78701
No calls, no emails, please respond directly to the “apply” link with your resume and contact details. Customer
General Description
The Worker must be comfortable working in an Agile/SCRUM environment conducting daily stand-up meetings, maintaining the Azure DevOps application in accordance with ERS standards in support of a conversion from the legacy PeopleSoft application to a cloud hosted replacement.
This role is functional in nature and will not require hands-on coding; the role will however, require enough technical acumen to research problems in the legacy system using PeopleTools/Code, SQL, etc. The candidate will be expected to demonstrate their knowledge and skills in both the functional and technical aspects of PeopleSoft.
The role will also require heavy Functional Analyst skills. In addition, the candidate must have solid experience working in an Agile/SCRUM environment as part of a data conversion team to include the mapping of data fields and performing root-cause analysis in the legacy PeopleSoft application identifying the cause of data problems in the system.
Functional Responsibilities
The worker must have impeccable oral and written communication skills, solid experience with the integration of the core modules within the PeopleSoft HRMS 8.8 application (HRMS, Base Benefits, Benefits Administration, Pension Administration, Payroll), including experience researching processing requirements between other systems – both upstream and downstream.
This worker must be equally confident conversing with top level management and developers. Finally, the worker must be confident having detailed conversations with the users at the functional level, with developers at the technical level, and be able to accurately read PeopleCode, write SQL, and analyze data.
The ideal candidate would have experience on data conversion projects; has been a hands-on project team lead, and have substantial experience as a functional resource in Benefits Administration, Payroll, or Pension Administration modules. The worker’s experience would include past development work and would be functional in recent years.
Additionally, the Worker would have past development experience with PeopleSoft code, SQL, Application Engine and SQR programs and have the ability to determine how a page or Application Engine is processing data.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Other Requirements
Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) certification(s) a plus.
Communicates respectfully and works harmoniously with all co-workers, customers and vendors.
Highly collaborative and transparent.
Ability to quickly grasp the complexities of the Employees Retirement System of Texas business mission to our members.
Ability to handle multiple competing tasks and meet deadlines, work efficiently and productively, communicate both verbally and written, with a high level of confidence.
Skills And Qualifications
5 years Project Team experience utilizing Agile Methodologies
6 years Experienced in gathering requirements towards changes to the PeopleSoft application
6 years Demonstrated current hands-on functional experience in one or more of the following PeopleSoft modules: HRMS, Base Benefits, Benefits Administration, Pension Administration, Payroll
6 years The most recent six years must have been working exclusively as a PeopleSoft Functional Analyst
8 years Solid understanding of technical aspects of the PeopleSoft application
5 years Strong SQL skills, ability to write and execute advanced SQL in both Oracle and SQL Server
5 years Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, especially Excel
10 years Working in Information Technology
Preferred Requirements
2 years Past experience as a developer in one or more of the following PeopleSoft modules: HRMS, Base Benefits, Benefits Administration, Pension Administration, Payroll
2 years Solid PeopleTools skills, including Application Engine, PeopleCode, and SQR
3 years Ability to manage a Scrum or Kanban team
5 years Experience with Microsoft Azure DevOps
5 years Experience in prior implementations/conversions from a legacy PeopleSoft application
5 years Experience with Defined Benefit Pension Plans
5 years Defined Benefit Pension Plan knowledge to understand data requirements and use
5 years Experience with Base Benefits or Benefits Administration systems
5 years Experience with Pension Administration systems
5 years Experience with Payroll Systems
10 years Provide expert troubleshooting for isolating functional / technical problems
Professional Expectations
Attends all meetings, meets delivery deadlines and is available during ERS office hours.
Logs in and remains on agency Jabber during work hours.
Attends remote meetings with camera on unless prior arranged for camera off.
Coordinates leave and vacation with ERS lead.
Must dress appropriately for a business/business casual environment.
Communicates respectfully and works harmoniously with all co-workers, customers and vendors.
Provides exceptional customer service.
Is flexible; able to work under pressure and adapt to change; able to work on multiple problems and tasks.
Takes initiative to prevent and solve problems.
Background check required.
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Work Location: 200 E. 18th St, Austin, Texas 78701
No calls, no emails, please respond directly to the “apply” link with your resume and contact details. Customer
General Description
The Worker must be comfortable working in an Agile/SCRUM environment conducting daily stand-up meetings, maintaining the Azure DevOps application in accordance with ERS standards in support of a conversion from the legacy PeopleSoft application to a cloud hosted replacement.
This role is functional in nature and will not require hands-on coding; the role will however, require enough technical acumen to research problems in the legacy system using PeopleTools/Code, SQL, etc. The candidate will be expected to demonstrate their knowledge and skills in both the functional and technical aspects of PeopleSoft.
The role will also require heavy Functional Analyst skills. In addition, the candidate must have solid experience working in an Agile/SCRUM environment as part of a data conversion team to include the mapping of data fields and performing root-cause analysis in the legacy PeopleSoft application identifying the cause of data problems in the system.
Functional Responsibilities
The worker must have impeccable oral and written communication skills, solid experience with the integration of the core modules within the PeopleSoft HRMS 8.8 application (HRMS, Base Benefits, Benefits Administration, Pension Administration, Payroll), including experience researching processing requirements between other systems – both upstream and downstream.
This worker must be equally confident conversing with top level management and developers. Finally, the worker must be confident having detailed conversations with the users at the functional level, with developers at the technical level, and be able to accurately read PeopleCode, write SQL, and analyze data.
The ideal candidate would have experience on data conversion projects; has been a hands-on project team lead, and have substantial experience as a functional resource in Benefits Administration, Payroll, or Pension Administration modules. The worker’s experience would include past development work and would be functional in recent years.
Additionally, the Worker would have past development experience with PeopleSoft code, SQL, Application Engine and SQR programs and have the ability to determine how a page or Application Engine is processing data.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Other Requirements
Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) certification(s) a plus.
Communicates respectfully and works harmoniously with all co-workers, customers and vendors.
Highly collaborative and transparent.
Ability to quickly grasp the complexities of the Employees Retirement System of Texas business mission to our members.
Ability to handle multiple competing tasks and meet deadlines, work efficiently and productively, communicate both verbally and written, with a high level of confidence.
Skills And Qualifications
5 years Project Team experience utilizing Agile Methodologies
6 years Experienced in gathering requirements towards changes to the PeopleSoft application
6 years Demonstrated current hands-on functional experience in one or more of the following PeopleSoft modules: HRMS, Base Benefits, Benefits Administration, Pension Administration, Payroll
6 years The most recent six years must have been working exclusively as a PeopleSoft Functional Analyst
8 years Solid understanding of technical aspects of the PeopleSoft application
5 years Strong SQL skills, ability to write and execute advanced SQL in both Oracle and SQL Server
5 years Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, especially Excel
10 years Working in Information Technology
Preferred Requirements
2 years Past experience as a developer in one or more of the following PeopleSoft modules: HRMS, Base Benefits, Benefits Administration, Pension Administration, Payroll
2 years Solid PeopleTools skills, including Application Engine, PeopleCode, and SQR
3 years Ability to manage a Scrum or Kanban team
5 years Experience with Microsoft Azure DevOps
5 years Experience in prior implementations/conversions from a legacy PeopleSoft application
5 years Experience with Defined Benefit Pension Plans
5 years Defined Benefit Pension Plan knowledge to understand data requirements and use
5 years Experience with Base Benefits or Benefits Administration systems
5 years Experience with Pension Administration systems
5 years Experience with Payroll Systems
10 years Provide expert troubleshooting for isolating functional / technical problems
Professional Expectations
Attends all meetings, meets delivery deadlines and is available during ERS office hours.
Logs in and remains on agency Jabber during work hours.
Attends remote meetings with camera on unless prior arranged for camera off.
Coordinates leave and vacation with ERS lead.
Must dress appropriately for a business/business casual environment.
Communicates respectfully and works harmoniously with all co-workers, customers and vendors.
Provides exceptional customer service.
Is flexible; able to work under pressure and adapt to change; able to work on multiple problems and tasks.
Takes initiative to prevent and solve problems.
Background check required.
#DICE