PeopleSoft Payroll Functional Consultant (Hybrid)

PeopleSoft Payroll Functional Consultant (Remote)

Location: Mostly Remote (Only Mondays onsite)
Duration: April 1 – July (contract)
Work Hours: 20–25 hours per week
Employment Type: C2C / W2 / 1099
Interview Process: One screening interview via Zoom
Start Date: April 1

Position Overview

Our client is in the midst of a major ERP transition initiative. During this period, the internal payroll Subject Matter Expert (SME) is heavily engaged in system testing and validation activities. To maintain uninterrupted payroll operations, the client is seeking an experienced PeopleSoft Payroll Functional Consultant to temporarily take ownership of payroll operations.

The consultant will provide hands-on operational support for PeopleSoft Payroll, ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing for approximately 3,100 employees.

Primary Objective

Provide day-to-day operational support for PeopleSoft Payroll, allowing the internal payroll SME to focus on ERP testing and project-related activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Run and manage regular payroll cycles within PeopleSoft
• Monitor payroll processing activities and timelines
• Troubleshoot payroll calculation and processing issues
• Validate payroll results and assist with payroll reconciliation
• Support payroll adjustments, off-cycle payrolls, and corrections
• Ensure payroll is processed accurately and on schedule
• Partner with HR and Finance teams to resolve payroll-related issues
• Provide operational stability during the ERP testing and transition phase

Required Skills & Experience

• Deep functional expertise in PeopleSoft Payroll
• Strong understanding of the end-to-end payroll processing lifecycle
• Proven experience troubleshooting payroll processing issues
• Prior experience supporting payroll operations during major ERP implementations or testing initiatives
• Ability to work independently with minimal ramp-up and supervision

Preferred Qualifications

• Higher Education experience is required
• Experience in public sector or higher education payroll environments
• Background supporting organizations preparing for or undergoing ERP transitions