Senior Systems Analyst

We are seeking an experienced Senior Systems Analyst specializing in PeopleSoft Human Capital Management (HCM) to lead the analysis, design, configuration, and enhancement of enterprise HR and payroll systems. In this role, you will work closely with business teams and technical leads to digitize core human resources, benefits, and payroll workflows. You will evaluate technology options, lead PeopleSoft Image (PUM) and PeopleTools upgrades, transition legacy pages to Fluid interfaces, and recommend system solutions across Core HR, Absence Management, Time & Labor, Payroll, and Benefits Administration modules.

Location: Toronto, ON (Fully Onsite – 5 days/week required)

Duration: 9-month contract.



Advantages
Enterprise HCM Scope: Lead major functional and technical optimizations on a large-scale PeopleSoft HCM platform.

Modernization Focus: Hands-on leadership transitioning legacy environments to PeopleTools, PUM updates, and Fluid interfaces.

Comprehensive Module Coverage: Drive core business solutions across HR, Payroll, Absence Management, Time & Labor, and Benefits.

Dedicated Onsite Collaboration: Collaborate directly alongside business leads, HR teams, and technical specialists in a focused 5-day per week workspace.


Responsibilities
Business Systems Analysis & Consulting: Consult with business clients and subject matter experts to elicit, analyze, and define technical requirements for enterprise HCM applications.

PeopleSoft System Design & Configuration: Recommend, design, configure, test, and implement system solutions and enhancements within PeopleSoft HCM modules.

Module & Interface Optimization: Lead development, analysis, and customization across Core HR, Absence Management, Time & Labor, Payroll, and Benefits Administration modules.

System Modernization & Upgrades: Guide PeopleSoft Update Manager (PUM) image upgrades, PeopleTools upgrades, and the modernization of legacy Classic/Classic+ pages to responsive Fluid user interfaces.

Production Support & Operations: Provide technical leadership in production support procedures, troubleshooting operational issues, and maintaining system integrity across daily operations.

Change Management & Project Leadership: Apply project management and change management practices to plan and coordinate enterprise-level HCM updates, optimizations, and business process improvements.

Technical Documentation & Advisory: Evaluate IT options, perform cost-benefit analysis, and author technical reports, system presentations, manuals, and business process documentation.



Qualifications
PeopleSoft HCM Expertise: In-depth knowledge of PeopleSoft HCM application architecture, system design principles, and hands-on experience with PUM upgrades, PeopleTools upgrades, and Fluid/Classic+ page implementations (Strictly Required).

Core HCM Modules: Proven experience designing, developing, testing, and implementing business solutions across Core HR, Absence Management, Time & Labor, Payroll, and Benefits Administration (Strictly Required).

System Evaluation & Advisory: Demonstrated ability to evaluate enterprise IT options within PeopleSoft ERP environments and outline technical recommendations to business leads (Strictly Required).

Project & Change Management: Solid understanding of project management methodologies and change management practices related to enterprise HCM system changes (Strictly Required).

Stakeholder & Communication Skills: Excellent verbal communication skills to explain complex technical concepts in clear non-technical terms, strong written skills for reports/manuals, and proven interpersonal skills (Strictly Required).

Nice-to-Have Assets:
Prior experience analyzing or implementing PeopleSoft HCM solutions within a public sector or enterprise environment.

Experience digitizing manual HR, onboarding, or benefits enrollment workflows into self-service capabilities.



Summary
If you're interested in the "Senior Systems Analyst" role based in Toronto, we encourage you to apply online at www.randstad.ca.
Only qualified candidates will be contacted for the next steps. We look forward to hearing from you!

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