PeopleSoft Functional Lead
Location: US, MN, Minneapolis
Department: IT
Employment type: Contract
Required experience: Mid-Senior level
Required education: Bachelor's Degree
Industry: Information Technology and Services
Function: Information Technology
Company profile: ValleySoft is a fast growing global IT Services & Solutions company based in Silicon Valley, USA . At ValleySoft, we strongly believe that excellence in services to Client is not a singular act, but a habit. We make earnest effort in our constant endeavor to redefine this habit and take it to the next higher level. Our long standing, time tested experience, which span across domains, is a source of strength as it helps us effectively leverage our experience to add value to our Clients' business needs and processes. Our growth has been powered by our consultative approach, our deep understanding of business and technology, our passion for innovation - and above all, our integrity.
Description: Responsibilities: •Lead Payroll and Time & Labor department users through Fit/Gap and functional analysis focused on the new application features delivered between v8.9 and v9.2. Fit/Gap and functional analysis will also focus on application features the Client is targeting for implementation, including the pursuit to retire as much of the existing customizations and complex configuration in favor of leveraging more delivered functionality as possible. Also pursuing an improved configuration of Time & Labor Workflow approvals. •Work with Client’s Payroll and Time & Labor departments to configure and maintain configuration of Time & Labor application. Work with Client’s Payroll and Time & Labor departments to compose and update a Configuration Workbook. •Work with Client’s Payroll and Time & Labor departments to develop and execute a data validation routine for the control and transactional data converted through the Upgrade pass process. •Work with Client’s Payroll and Time & Labor departments to develop detailed test plan and scripts which will cover Integration Testing, System Testing, and User Acceptance Testing Phases. Participate and lead the testing phases for the Time & Labor application. •Work with Client’s Payroll and Time & Labor departments to compose Functional / Technical Specifications for any customizations that are determined to be required. These specifications will be expected to be complete functional designs bordering on the technical; they will have to be composed with adequate detail to ensure that they are actionable by the project’s developers. There will be no additional Business System Analyst enhancements before being handed over to the developers. Project Developers will complete the Technical Specifications. Requirements: •Functional 60% / Technical 40% break down of knowledge and skills in the relevant applications areas of Time & Labor. •Depth of knowledge and experience configuring, testing, and supporting Time & Labor v9.1 including a deep understanding of North American Payroll as it interacts with Time & Labor. •Minimum five years hands-on experience working with Payroll and Time & Labor. At least two full life cycles upgrading to PeopleSoft HCM v9.1 with hands-on responsibilities for Time & Labor. •Familiarity with PeopleTools Application Designer and basic PeopleTools knowledge. No development experience expected, but an understanding of the primary records and technical processes that drive Payroll and Time & Labor applications. Experience performing data loads via ExcelToCI. •Experience leading Fit/Gap analysis for Time & Labor application. Experience composing Functional Specifications for customizations determined to be required from Fit/Gap analysis. •Familiarity and some level of exposure of PeopleSoft HCM v9.2 covering Time & Labor application. •Excellent communication skills, great attention to detail, and strong organizational skills. •Experience and ability to work hand in hand with other members of the project team. Willingness to share knowledge and mentor The Client resources. •Experience serving as PeopleSoft Functional Lead on at least one HCM v9.2 Upgrade focusing on Time & Labor application. •Depth of knowledge and experience with change management and putting together a communication plan to ensure buy in and incorporation of implemented functionality. Home 
Requirements: Skill     Time & Labor,OM,PA,PayrollLocation     Minneapolis, MNTotal Experience     6 yrs.
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