PeopleSoft Benefits Functional Consultant

Mythics; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Mythics in the United States seeks a PeopleSoft Benefits Functional Consultant to serve as SME for Base Benefits, BenAdmin, and eBenefits, leading discovery, configuration, testing, rollout, and ongoing support across the lifecycle.

You will collaborate with HR, Benefits Operations, payroll, and external carriers to optimize BenAdmin processes, ensure US benefits compliance, and leverage PUM, PeopleTools, and Open Enrollment features.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in information systems, HR, business, or related field.
• 8+ years hands-on PeopleSoft HCM functional experience with Base Benefits, BenAdmin, and eBenefits.
• Experience with PUM updates, PeopleTools, and Open Enrollment life cycles.
• Experience with US benefits regulations and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the functional owner and SME for PeopleSoft HCM Benefits (Base Benefits, BenAdmin, eBenefits).
• Lead discovery, configuration, testing, implementation, rollout, and production support for assigned modules.
• Collaborate with HR, Benefits Ops, payroll, and external carriers/vendors to optimize BenAdmin processes.
• Review customizations and perform fit/gap analyses against delivered functionality.
• Support PUM updates and impact analysis, testing, and adoption of new capabilities.
• Provide guidance to stakeholders on PeopleSoft capabilities, configuration options, and best practices.

Skills

PeopleSoft HCM

BenAdmin

eBenefits

Open Enrollment

Education

Bachelor's degree in IS/HR/Business

Tools

PeopleTools

Job description

The PeopleSoft Benefits Functional Consultant serves as a functional owner and subject matter expert for PeopleSoft HCM Benefits, with primary responsibility for Base Benefits, Benefits Administration (BenAdmin), and eBenefits. This role leads functional discovery, configuration, testing, implementation, PUM adoption, and ongoing support while advising stakeholders on delivered functionality, reconfiguration, de-customization, and PeopleSoft best practices.

The consultant partners closely with HR and Benefits Operations, payroll, technical teams, and external benefit carriers/vendors to assess business requirements, evaluate existing customizations, improve Benefits Administration processes, and implement new functionality. The role requires extensive experience with PeopleSoft HCM 9.2, PeopleTools, PUM updates, benefits integrations, and U.S. benefits processes and compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the functional owner and subject matter expert for PeopleSoft HCM Benefits, including Base Benefits, Benefits Administration (BenAdmin), and eBenefits.
• Lead functional discovery, requirements analysis, configuration, testing, implementation, rollout, and production support for assigned PeopleSoft HCM modules.
• Assess customer business needs and recommend configuration, reconfiguration, de-customization, and adoption of delivered PeopleSoft functionality and best practices.
• Build and maintain a comprehensive inventory of customizations across Benefits and related HCM functionality.
• Review existing customizations and conduct initial fit/gap analyses against delivered functionality available through applicable PeopleSoft Update Manager (PUM) images.
• Support and participate in PUM update and adoption processes, including impact analysis, functional testing, regression testing, and evaluation of new delivered capabilities.
• Conduct Benefits Administration configuration reviews and health checks to identify configuration issues, process inefficiencies, data concerns, and opportunities for improvement.
• Analyze historical BenAdmin processing and event cycles, identify and resolve stuck or incorrectly processed events, and support optimization of batch processing.
• Audit enrollment and benefits data to identify integrity issues and recommend corrective actions.
• Evaluate and implement applicable PeopleSoft features and enhancements, including COBRA, FMLA-related functionality, employee self-service, Fluid Life Events, Open Enrollment, WorkCenters, and PeopleSoft Insights.
• Analyze end-to-end dependencies among Benefits, Core HR, and PeopleSoft Payroll for North America, including deductions, benefit-related tax implications, retroactive deductions, and Job Data changes.
• Develop functional requirements, configuration documentation, functional design specifications, test scenarios, test scripts, and implementation support materials as needed.
• Coordinate functional and integration testing with technical teams, HR and Benefits stakeholders, payroll teams, and external carriers/vendors.
• Troubleshoot benefits processing and integration issues, identify root causes, and recommend sustainable solutions that minimize unnecessary customization.
• Provide functional guidance and advisory support to business stakeholders regarding PeopleSoft capabilities, configuration options, operational processes, and best practices.
• Support knowledge transfer and documentation to promote effective long-term administration and support of the PeopleSoft Benefits environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Human Resources, Business Administration, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 8+ years of hands-on PeopleSoft HCM functional experience, with primary expertise in Base Benefits, Benefits Administration (BenAdmin), and eBenefits.
• Demonstrated participation in at least two full lifecycle PeopleSoft implementations, upgrades, or major PUM adoption cycles.
• Hands‑on experience with PeopleSoft HCM 9.2 and PeopleTools 8.58 or later.
• Demonstrated experience with PeopleSoft Update Manager (PUM), including functional impact assessment, testing, and adoption of delivered functionality.
• Experience conducting configuration reviews, customization assessments, and fit/gap analyses.
• Experience analyzing Benefits Administration event processing, enrollment results, batch processes, and data‑integrity issues.
• Strong understanding of integrations and process dependencies among PeopleSoft Benefits, Core HR, and Payroll for North America.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• In-depth functional knowledge of PeopleSoft Base Benefits, Benefits Administration, and eBenefits.
• Strong understanding of Benefits Administration configuration, eligibility rules, event processing, enrollment processing, and Open Enrollment lifecycles.
• Working knowledge of U.S. benefits requirements and processes, including COBRA, the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Section 125, and the Affordable Care Act (ACA).
• Strong understanding of benefits‑to‑payroll dependencies, including deductions, tax implications, and retroactive deductions within PeopleSoft Payroll for North America.
• Knowledge of Core HR and Job Data dependencies that affect benefits eligibility, event processing, and enrollment.
• Ability to analyze historical BenAdmin runs, troubleshoot stuck events, evaluate batch‑processing issues, and audit enrollment data integrity.
• Ability to assess customizations against delivered PeopleSoft functionality and identify opportunities for de‑customization and adoption of delivered capabilities.
• Knowledge of current PeopleSoft user‑experience capabilities, including Fluid self‑service, Life Events, WorkCenters, and PeopleSoft Insights.
• Strong functional testing skills, including development and execution of test scenarios for configuration changes, upgrades, PUM updates, integrations, and regression testing.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities with demonstrated skill in root‑cause analysis.
• Ability to translate business requirements into practical PeopleSoft functional solutions while considering downstream impacts.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across HR/Benefits Operations, payroll, technical development teams, and external benefit carriers/vendors.
• Ability to document configuration decisions, functional requirements, business processes, fit/gap findings, and recommended solutions clearly and concisely.

Company Overview

Mythics brings together the expertise of Mythics, SpearMC, and Smart ERP to deliver end‑to‑end Oracle solutions across SaaS, PaaS, IaaS, on‑premises technologies, PeopleSoft, and the broader Oracle application portfolio. With decades of specialized Oracle experience, national scale, and award‑winning expertise across ERP, HCM, EPM, databases, infrastructure, and cloud, we serve as a single trusted partner throughout the entire technology lifecycle, from strategy and licensing to implementation, integration, managed services, and training. Our teams support organizations in government, defense, healthcare, higher education, and commercial industries, helping customers navigate complex, mission‑critical environments with secure, reliable, and transformative solutions.

Why work at Mythics?

Because at Mythics, YOU count! At Mythics, our Corporate Values are at the foundation of everything we do. Our values, Respect – Empathy – Excellence – Fun (REEF), have created an environment that fosters creative thinking, respects your contributions, and accepts nothing less than excellence in serving our customers. At Mythics, you will experience a truly enjoyable corporate culture.

We believe people do their best work when they feel supported. Our benefits and programs are designed to support well‑being, financial security, connection, and growth at Mythics, with health, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off and holidays, retirement options with employer matching, and well‑being programs. Employees can also connect and contribute through company-sponsored events, employee committees, volunteer opportunities, referral perks, and recognition programs that help build a strong and rewarding workplace.

As federal government contractors and recipients of federal funding, Mythics and Emergent are required to comply with applicable federal drug‑free workplace requirements and maintain a drug‑free workplace. In support of these requirements, applicable contractual obligations, and company policy, Mythics and Emergent require candidates to successfully complete a pre‑employment drug screening. Please note that marijuana, including medical marijuana, remains prohibited under federal law and is included in our pre‑employment drug screening panel, subject to applicable law.

Mythics, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with applicable federal, state, and/or local law, all qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, medical condition, veteran status, or other factors protected by law. We offer equal opportunity in compensation, advancement opportunities, and all other terms and conditions of employment. As a federal government contractor, Mythics has developed and maintains a written affirmative action program relating to individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, which sets forth the policies, practices and procedures to which the Company is committed in order to ensure that its policy of nondiscrimination and affirmative action for qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans is followed. For those unable to complete an online application, alternative methods are available by contacting [e-mail]. For more information about federal laws prohibiting job discrimination, please read Know Your Rights.