PeopleSoft NA Payroll Functional Consultant

Job Description

Job Title: PeopleSoft North America (NA) Payroll Functional Consultant Sr. Consultant Experience Required: Minimum 6–8 Years (mandatory) Level: Senior Consultant Work Location: Hyderabad, Bangalore, Mumbai, Chennai, Pune, Kolkata, Gurgaon Shift Timings: 11:30 AM – 8:30 PM IST Work Mode: Hybrid Job Summary: We are seeking a highly experienced PeopleSoft HCM North America Payroll Functional Consultant to manage and optimize payroll processes using the PeopleSoft Human Capital Management system . The role demands in-depth knowledge of NA payroll regulations , strong hands-on experience in system configuration , and a focus on continuous improvement and compliance. Key Responsibilities: 1. Payroll Processing: Manage end-to-end payroll operations for North American employees , including regular, bonus, and commission runs Ensure adherence to local, state, and federal payroll laws 2. System Configuration: Set up and maintain payroll elements including pay groups , earnings , deductions , tax elections , and banking details in PeopleSoft HCM 3. Compliance & Reporting: Handle tax updates , generate and submit statutory reports (e.g., W-2s , 1099s ) Respond to queries from tax authorities and maintain regulatory compliance 4. Data Management: Maintain accurate employee payroll data ensuring data integrity and security Manage and validate inputs from other modules and external systems 5. Troubleshooting & Support: Identify and resolve payroll discrepancies (e.g. Overpayments/underpayments) Support users by addressing and resolving payroll-related inquiries 6. Testing & Validation: Execute testing for system upgrades , patches , and new implementations to ensure payroll accuracy 7. Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with HR, IT, and Finance teams to ensure system integration and support business operations Communicate with stakeholders to gather requirements and provide status updates 8. Continuous Improvement: Identify and implement process enhancements to increase efficiency and accuracy in payroll operations Stay up to date with the latest PeopleSoft HCM functionalities and North American payroll standards Required Functional Experience in PeopleSoft Modules: Core HR Base Benefits & Administration Payroll for North America (PSFT NA Payroll) Absence Management Required Skills: Strong understanding of North American payroll business processes Ability to troubleshoot client issues and perform root cause analysis Experience in functional design interpretation and documentation Ability to gather enhancement requirements and deliver functional solutions Experience creating test plans and test scripts for payroll patches and upgrades Excellent communication , analytical , and client-facing skills