PeopleSoft HCM / Benefits Functional Consultant

Role: PeopleSoft HCM / Benefits Functional Consultant

Location: Manhattan, NY - Onsite

Duration: Long-term

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced PeopleSoft HCM / Benefits Functional Consultant to support a PeopleSoft HCM 9.2 implementation for a financial services client in Manhattan. The consultant will lead functional activities related to Core HR, Benefits Administration, and related HCM processes, working closely with HR leadership, benefits administrators, technical teams, and project stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Lead functional design, configuration, testing, and implementation activities for PeopleSoft HCM 9.2 Core HR and Benefits Administration.

Conduct requirements-gathering sessions and facilitate workshops with HR and Benefits stakeholders.

Configure and support PeopleSoft HR, Base Benefits, Benefits Administration, and eBenefits functionality.

Define benefits eligibility rules, event processing, enrollment configurations, and benefits program structures.

Support annual open enrollment, life events, and benefits-related business processes.

Develop functional design documents, configuration workbooks, business process flows, and testing scenarios.

Collaborate with technical developers on interfaces, customizations, reports, and data conversion requirements.

Support integration between Benefits Administration, Payroll, and external benefits providers.

Execute system integration testing, user acceptance testing, and defect resolution.

Assist with data validation, conversion, cutover planning, and post-production stabilization.

Provide guidance on PeopleSoft delivered functionality and recommend opportunities to streamline business processes.

Required Qualifications

15+ years of PeopleSoft HCM functional consulting experience.

Multiple full-lifecycle PeopleSoft HCM implementations, including version 9.2.

Strong functional expertise in Core HR, Base Benefits, and Benefits Administration.

Experience with eBenefits, enrollment processing, eligibility rules, and benefits event management.

Understanding of benefits deductions and integration with North American Payroll.

Experience preparing functional specifications, test scripts, and implementation documentation.

Excellent communication and client-facing consulting skills.

Ability to work onsite in Manhattan.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience supporting financial services or other highly regulated organizations.

Familiarity with PeopleSoft Fluid applications, Employee Self Service, and Manager Self Service.

Experience with Oracle PeopleSoft Update Manager (PUM).

Knowledge of benefits carrier interfaces, ACA reporting, and regulatory requirements.