PeopleSoft Payroll Lead

Remote • Posted 1 hour ago • Updated 2 minutes ago
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Job Details

Skills

  • PeopleSoft Payroll
  • Commitment Accounting
  • Higher Education Exp

Summary


Job Title -
PeopleSoft Payroll Lead

Contract Duration - 6+ Months

Remote
 
Key Responsibilities
  • Lead end-to-end PeopleSoft Payroll implementations, upgrades, and support projects
  • Provide functional and technical leadership across Payroll, HR, and Financials modules, especially within higher education environments
  • Manage and configure Commitment Accounting, including labor distribution, encumbrances, and funding allocations
  • Collaborate with stakeholders (HR, Finance, Academic departments) to gather requirements and translate them into scalable solutions
  • Ensure compliance with payroll regulations, tax laws, and institutional policies
  • Oversee payroll processing cycles, reconciliation, and reporting
  • Lead system integration efforts between PeopleSoft HRMS, Financials, and third-party systems
  • Drive system enhancements, performance tuning, and automation initiatives
  • Mentor junior team members and provide strategic direction for payroll operations
  • Support audits, data validation, and regulatory reporting requirements
  • Coordinate with cross-functional teams for issue resolution and continuous improvement

Required Skills & Experience
  • 20+ years of IT experience with strong focus on PeopleSoft HCM/Payroll
  • Proven experience as a PeopleSoft Payroll Lead
  • Extensive experience in the Education / Higher Education sector
  • Strong hands-on experience with Commitment Accounting (labor distribution, funding, encumbrance tracking)
  • Deep understanding of Payroll processing, taxation, and compliance
  • Experience with PeopleSoft modules: Payroll, Core HR, Benefits, Time & Labor
  • Strong knowledge of PeopleSoft Financials integration
  • Experience in system upgrades, implementations, and production support
  • Proficiency in SQL, Application Engine, SQR, and PeopleCode
  • Experience with reporting tools and data analysis
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  • Dice Id: 10228827
  • Position Id: 8963302
  • Posted 1 hour ago
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