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NEOGOV · 3 days ago

Principal HRIS Analyst (C) - PeopleSoft

Los Angeles, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Lead/Staff

$142K/yr - $186K/yr

8+ years exp

The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California delivers reliable water to millions and is seeking a Principal HRIS Analyst specializing in PeopleSoft. In this role, you will enhance HR processes, ensure data integrity, and develop reporting solutions to support decision-making across the organization.

GovTechHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologySoftware

No H1B

Responsibilities

Blend deep functional knowledge with technical expertise of PeopleSoft HCM applications such as Workforce Management, Base Benefits, Benefits Administration, Position Management, and/or Classification and Compensation

Act as the primary PeopleSoft subject matter expert to ensure our system supports accurate data, reliable reporting, and well-structured HR processes

Develop standard and ad hoc reports to support HR, IT, Payroll, and operational decision-making

Work closely with IT developers and HR stakeholders to translate business needs into clear system requirements, conduct fit/gap analyses, and prepare documentation that supports system enhancements, updates, and issue resolution

Analyze current processes to identify opportunities for improved functionality to support operations

Prepare detailed specifications that guide technical builds or configuration updates

Prepare PeopleSoft yearly open enrollment. This position involves configuring, managing, and executing the annual benefits selection process within PeopleSoft HCM, with a strong focus on ensuring data accuracy, adherence to eligibility rules, and precise cost calculations

Qualification

PeopleSoft HCMData integrityReporting developmentFit/gap analysisProject managementTroubleshootingEffective communicationCollaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a related field

Eight years of relevant experience

Functional and technical experience/skills in PeopleSoft HCM (Workforce Management, Base Benefits, Benefits Administration, or Position Management)

Act as the primary PeopleSoft subject matter expert to ensure our system supports accurate data, reliable reporting, and well-structured HR processes

Develop standard and ad hoc reports to support HR, IT, Payroll, and operational decision-making

Analyze current processes to identify opportunities for improved functionality to support operations

Prepare detailed specifications that guide technical builds or configuration updates

Prepare PeopleSoft yearly open enrollment, configuring, managing, and executing the annual benefits selection process within PeopleSoft HCM, with a strong focus on ensuring data accuracy, adherence to eligibility rules, and precise cost calculations

A detail-oriented analyst skilled in maintaining data integrity across complex systems

An effective communicator who can collaborate with teams and leadership to articulate system behavior and business impacts

A collaborative expert who can work effectively with IT and HR partners to translate business needs into clear, actionable system requirements

Experience in gathering and documenting business requirements for systems enhancements, performing fit/gap analysis, and writing functional/technical specifications based on requirements

Troubleshooting experience