PeopleSoft HCM Functional SME

Persistent Systems
Pune Division, Maharashtra, India

About Persistent

We are an AI-led, platform-driven Digital Engineering and Enterprise Modernization partner, combining deep technical expertise and industry experience to help our clients anticipate what's next. Our offerings and proven solutions create a unique competitive advantage for our clients by giving them the power to see beyond and rise above. We work with many industry-leading organizations across the world, including 20 Fortune 50 companies and 4 of the 5 top banks in both the US and India, and numerous innovators across the healthcare ecosystem.

Our disruptor's mindset, commitment to client success, and agility to thrive in the dynamic environment have enabled us to sustain our growth momentum. Persistent has been recognized across top industry platforms for innovation, leadership, and inclusion. We reported $1,654.4M FY26 revenue with 17.4% Y-o-Y growth. We have delivered 24 sequential quarters of growth with $436.0M in Q4 FY26 revenue, up 3.2% Q-o-Q and 16.2% Y-o-Y growth. Our 27,500+ global team members, located in 18 countries, have been instrumental in helping the market leaders transform their industries.

About Position

We are seeking an experienced PeopleSoft Functional SME with strong expertise in Benefits Administration modules. The ideal candidate will play a critical role in supporting, enhancing, and optimizing PeopleSoft HCM solutions while serving as a trusted advisor to Benefits, and business stakeholders.

  • Role: PeopleSoft HCM Functional SME
  • Location: All Persistent Locations
  • Experience: Between 10 to 15 Years
  • Job Type: Full Time Employment

What You'll Do

  • Design functional solutions and prepare detailed functional specifications for development teams.
  • Configure and enhance PeopleSoft HCM modules to meet evolving business requirements.
  • Lead and support application enhancement, optimization, and transformation initiatives.
  • Participate in solution design workshops, business process reviews, and requirement discussions.
  • Coordinate and execute system testing activities including unit testing, integration testing, regression testing, and user acceptance testing.
  • Support deployment of enhancements, fixes, configuration updates, and release activities.
  • Participate in PeopleSoft Update Manager (PUM) upgrades, image adoption, and patch implementation activities.
  • Conduct regression testing and validation to ensure application stability after upgrades and enhancements.
  • Troubleshoot functional issues, perform root cause analysis, and coordinate issue resolution with technical teams.
  • Monitor application performance and identify opportunities for system and process improvements.
  • Develop and maintain functional documentation, process flows, business requirements, test scripts, and knowledge articles.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support HR technology modernization and digital transformation initiatives.
  • Train and support end users on system functionality and process improvements.

Expertise You'll Bring

  • 10 to 15 years of hands-on experience working with PeopleSoft HCM applications.
  • Deep understanding of PeopleSoft HCM business processes, configurations, setups, and module capabilities.
  • Extensive experience gathering business requirements and translating them into functional specifications.
  • Strong experience supporting application enhancements, testing, deployments, and production support activities.
  • Hands-on experience with PeopleSoft PUM upgrades, image adoption, patch implementation, and regression testing.
  • Experience supporting HR operations, employee lifecycle management, and workforce administration processes.
  • Ability to troubleshoot complex functional issues and coordinate resolutions with technical teams.
  • Experience documenting business requirements, functional designs, process flows, test cases, and support procedures.
  • Strong stakeholder management and client-facing communication skills.
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong verbal and written communication, presentation, and documentation skills.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary and benefits package
  • Culture focused on talent development with quarterly growth opportunities and company-sponsored higher education and certifications
  • Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies
  • Employee engagement initiatives such as project parties, flexible work hours, and Long Service awards
  • Annual health check-ups
  • Insurance coverage: group term life, personal accident, and Mediclaim hospitalization for self, spouse, two children, and parents

Values-Driven, People-Centric & Inclusive Work Environment

Persistent is dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We invite applications from all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities, and regardless of gender or gender preference. We welcome diverse candidates from all backgrounds.

  • We support hybrid work and flexible hours to fit diverse lifestyles.
  • Our office is accessibility-friendly, with ergonomic setups and assistive technologies to support employees with physical disabilities.
  • If you are a person with disabilities and have specific requirements, please inform us during the application process or at any time during your employment.

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"Persistent is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind."

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