Overview
A client is seeking a PeopleSoft Payroll Lead for a contract position lasting 6+ months. This role involves leading PeopleSoft Payroll implementations, upgrades, and support projects with a focus on higher education environments.
Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end PeopleSoft Payroll implementations, upgrades, and support
- Provide functional and technical leadership across Payroll, HR, and Financials modules
- Manage and configure Commitment Accounting, including labor distribution, encumbrances, and funding allocations
- Collaborate with HR, Finance, and Academic stakeholders to gather requirements and develop scalable solutions
- Ensure compliance with payroll regulations, tax laws, and institutional policies
- Oversee payroll processing cycles, reconciliation, and reporting
- Lead system integration efforts between PeopleSoft HRMS, Financials, and third-party systems
- Drive system enhancements, performance tuning, and automation initiatives
- Mentor junior team members and provide strategic direction for payroll operations
- Support audits, data validation, and regulatory reporting
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams for issue resolution and continuous improvement
Required Skills & Experience
- 20+ years of IT experience with a strong focus on PeopleSoft HCM/Payroll
- Proven experience as a PeopleSoft Payroll Lead
- Extensive experience in the Education / Higher Education sector
- Strong hands-on experience with Commitment Accounting (labor distribution, funding, encumbrance tracking)
- Deep understanding of payroll processing, taxation, and compliance
- Experience with PeopleSoft modules: Payroll, Core HR, Benefits, Time & Labor
- Strong knowledge of PeopleSoft Financials integration
- Experience in system upgrades, implementations, and production support
- Proficiency in SQL, Application Engine, SQR, and PeopleCode
- Experience with reporting tools and data analysis
Location
Remote
Contract Duration
6+ months