Job Description

Posting number: 16738

Department: Universal Services

Job classification: Analyst

Posting type: Open

Categories: IT and Computers, Database Administration, Software, Payroll/Benefits Administration

Summary

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About Harris County and Universal Services:

Harris County Universal Services (Universal Services) is transforming the way the County does business and seeking a Senior PeopleSoft System Support Analyst -TL& Payroll to join our team.

Universal Services is the enterprise IT solutions center for the departments and offices of Harris County, providing 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. Harris County Commissioners Court, the County’s governing body, directs a budget of more than $4 billion providing essential services including flood control, infrastructure, healthcare, housing, and justice administration.

This is a great time to join Universal Services as we enhance critical services to Harris County residents and internal customers.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

This position is responsible for the functional support of the PeopleSoft Human Capital Management (HCM) platform v9.2 Time and Labor Processing, Support and Payroll Processing.

The ERP HCM Functional Analyst is responsible for supporting, analyzing, configuring, and enhancing 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.

Job 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/Commitment Accounting.
• Collaborate with technical teams to develop, test, and document enhancements and modifications
• Possess a strong blend of functional and technical knowledge, particularly in Time and Labor, Payroll for NA Processing
• 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
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision as well as collaboratively in a team environment.

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/EqualEmploymentOpportunityPlan.aspx

If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email ADACoordinator@bmd.hctx.net

This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and, even when considered, may not automatically disqualify the candidate.

Examples of duties

Education:

• Associate Degree or higher degree from an accredited college or university

Experience:

• 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

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Skill in facilitating requirements meetings and in accurately understanding and interpreting requirements from Business requirements.
• Ability to translate ERP business requirements into Functional Design documents.
• Ability to do research and analysis independently and work on System related Proof of concepts.
• Skill in troubleshooting production issues and in the use of troubleshooting and 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
• Work independently and collaborate with cross-functional teams
• Must possess excellent interpersonal and written/oral communication skills.
• Experience using Microsoft Office package (Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Word)
• Proficiency in PeopleSoft Query and SQL writing
• Strong leadership skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Capable of managing multiple assignments simultaneously
• Self-starter with initiative

Soft Skills:

• Strong customer service and stakeholder management skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Problem-solving and critical-thinking capabilities
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and business needs

NOTE: Qualifying education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications.

Qualifications

Education:

• Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university

Experience:

• 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 ,Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge to design and configure Custom TL rules based on FLSA rules and regulations.

Supplemental information

Location:

• 1111 Fannin St | Houston, TX 77002

Work Arrangement:

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

NOTICE

Applicants for this position will be subject to a criminal background check that includes being fingerprinted. This applies to any position with network access to CJI (Criminal Justice Information) systems or access to an area where CJI is received, maintained or stored either manually or electronically (i.e. custodian, maintenance).

Automatic Disqualifiers:

• Convictions, probation, or deferred adjudication for any Felony, and any Class A Misdemeanor.
• Convictions, probation, or deferred adjudication for a Class B Misdemeanor, if within the previous 10 years.
• Open arrest for any criminal offense (Felony or Misdemeanor).
• Family Violence conviction.

Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards.

Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.