PeopleSoft HCM Senior Business Analyst / Project Manager

PeopleSoft Hcm Senior Business Analyst / Project ManagerThis position is onsite and not remote. Candidates must be based in the Houston area, as relocation assistance is not provided. Only individuals authorized to work in the U.S. will be considered. Job Title: PeopleSoft Hcm Senior Business Analyst / Project Manager Job Type: Contract Job Salary: $62-$64/hour *dependent on experience* Job Schedule: M-F, 40 hrs/week Job Location: Houston, TX 77002 Role Summary: Lead functional design, configuration, testing, and delivery for PeopleSoft Hcm initiatives with a focus on Time & Labor, Payroll for North America, and Commitment Accounting. Combine hands-on PeopleSoft knowledge with project management, stakeholder facilitation, and data migration/testing ownership. Core ResponsibilitiesRequirements and Design: Elicit and document business requirements; produce clear functional specifications and process flows. PeopleSoft Configuration: Support or lead configuration for Time & Labor, Payroll NA, and Commitment Accounting; implement templates and custom rules. Integrations: Design and validate integrations with third-party time collection systems (file feeds and APIs). Project Delivery: Manage timelines, risks, and stakeholder communications using established PM practices. Testing and UAT: Create test plans and scenarios; lead User Acceptance Testing and coordinate defect resolution. Data Management: Support data migration, cleansing, validation, and reconciliation for payroll/time data. Change Management: Drive user adoption through training, communications, and process alignment. RequirementsCore Competencies and Requirements: PeopleSoft Hcm Expertise: Proven hands-on experience with Time & Labor, Payroll for North America, and Commitment Accounting. Functional Documentation: Ability to write detailed functional specifications, process maps, and configuration guides. Integration Experience: Experience integrating time collection systems into ERP (file-based and API). Testing & Data Skills: Strong UAT, test case design, and payroll/time data migration and reconciliation experience. Project Management: Track record of delivering projects on schedule; strong planning, risk management, and communication skills. Stakeholder Management: Able to translate business needs to technical teams and influence cross-functional stakeholders. Analytical and Detail Oriented: Strong problem solving, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities independently. Preferred Qualifications: Hands-on implementation of Time & Labor templates and custom rules. Experience with PeopleSoft PUM/PeopleTools upgrades and Integration Broker. Familiarity with payroll tax updates, multi-state payroll rules, and payroll reconciliation processes. Project management certification or Agile experience.