PeopleSoft Business Analyst

State of Wisconsin; Madison (WI); Hybrid; USD 49,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits and wellness program

Pension plan and life insurance

Paid vacation and holidays

Sick leave rollover and disability and

Employee assistance program

Job summary

The Department of Administration (DOA) is seeking an IS Enterprise Business Analyst Specialist to support Wisconsin's ERP HCM system (PeopleSoft). You will work under general supervision, focusing on HR, Absence, Time and Labor, Benefits, TAM, and Payroll within the State Transforming Agency Resources (STAR) Bureau.

Responsibilities include ensuring HCM standards, supporting team leads, and aiding in development, testing, and maintenance of ERP systems while safeguarding data integrity and

Qualifications

• Experience creating queries within PeopleSoft.
• Experience analyzing large amounts of data using Excel.
• Experience creating test plans for new system functionality or system updates.
• Experience reading and writing SQL.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring HCM processes, standards and structures are implemented and followed.
• Supporting HCM Team leads.
• Supporting the ERP HCM system through development, testing and support of reports, interfaces, conversions and extensions.
• Maintaining data integrity and protecting sensitive data.
• Evaluating system functionality and documenting technical decisions and actions.

Skills

PeopleSoft queries

Data analysis

Test plan development

SQL

Tools

PeopleSoft

SQL

Excel

Job description

Introduction

Are you a detective at heart? Do you love puzzles? Do you have a passion for root cause analysis? We are looking for you! The Division of Enterprise Technology (DET) is a great place to work! We offer amazing benefits such as a casual office atmosphere, flexible work schedules, ample vacation time, excellent health benefits, and an exceptional employee assistance program that offers a variety of programs and tools to help promote an employee’s wellness and health.

Our Competitive Benefits Package Features

• State Employee & Retiree Health Plan including health, dental and wellness benefits, and supplemental Vision Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Long-Term Care Insurance and Pre-Tax Savings Accounts (for health, dental, vision, day care and commuter expenses).
• WRS Retirement Benefit pension plan that is intended to provide you with a lifetime retirement payment. It offers an employer match and lifetime retirement payment, plus an optional tax advantaged 457 retirement savings plan.
• Substantial leave time including at least 3.5 weeks of vacation to start, 9 paid holidays and ample accrued sick time that rolls over each year.
• Accumulated Sick Leave which allows retirees to convert unused sick leave into credits to help pay for health insurance premiums.
• Disability Benefits to cover the possibility of becoming disabled while working for a WRS employer making you eligible to receive disability benefits that will give you income for the time you are unable to return to work.
• An Income Continuation Insurance that replaces a portion of your income if you are unable to work because of sickness or injury (both short and long term).
• Group Life Insurance providing life insurance coverage up to five times your annual earnings and covers death and dismemberment.
• Well Wisconsin Wellness Program with tools and resources to help set health and well-being goals, track progress, stay motivated, and earn incentives.
• A free and confidential employee assistance program that offers employees and their immediate family dependents a variety of tools, resources, and professional consultation services to support their health, goals, and overall well-being.

All employees are expected to live and work in Wisconsin. This position will have the option of working remotely upon agreement of the supervisor but may be asked to come into the office periodically. This schedule may change based on operational needs and organizational requirements.

Join an organization that strives to exceed customer expectations by delivering efficient, high-quality state government services. The Department of Administration (DOA) provides direct services to state agency customers and designs and leads initiatives to make government more innovative and cost-effective. Working at DOA offers you the opportunity to make an impact on the quality of life in Wisconsin.

As the flagship agency of the State of Wisconsin, our core values at Department of Administration are Adaptability, Collaboration, Stewardship, Equity, Service Excellence, and Integrity. Our values make it possible for us to fulfill our mission, with a set of shared principles and practices, and form the bedrock of how we operate, interact, and are seen by colleagues, partners, and other agencies.

Position Summary

The DET State Transforming Agency Resources (STAR) Bureau provides statewide information technology services utilizing a combination of both State-owned equipment and vendor-provided services. The division ensures the effective and efficient use of information technologies in support of Wisconsin government services and programs. It designs, administers, promotes, and supports information technology services to state agencies, local governments, tribal governments, private partners, schools, universities, libraries, and citizens.

Operating under general supervision, this position functions as a functional system expert for the State of Wisconsin’s Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system, specifically, Oracle PeopleSoft Human Capital Management (HCM) in the areas of HR, Absence, Time and Labor, Benefits, TAM, and Payroll.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Ensuring HCM Section process, standards and structures are implemented and adhered to.
• Supporting HCM Team leads.
• Supporting the State of Wisconsin’s ERP HCM system through:
• the application development process; this includes the analysis, design, build, test, implementation and support of reports, interfaces, conversions, and extensions
• the ongoing support and maintenance of systems upgrades and updates
• resolving customer problems
• ensuring data integrity and protecting sensitive data
• recommending technical solutions, policies, and procedures
• evaluating system functionality, testing and documenting technical decisions and actions
• understanding the various tools and techniques that are needed to support the State of Wisconsin’s ERP system. As a result, this position requires solid understanding of systems analysis and design, data modeling, software development lifecycle, and Agile practices

The systems that the incumbent is responsible for are critical to the Department of Administration and the State of Wisconsin mission, with widespread impacts throughout state and local government.

For more information, please view the complete position description.

Salary Information

Starting salary for the IS Enterprise Business Analyst Specialist (07-33) be between $35.90 - $49.00 hourly. Salary will be determined by applicant qualifications. A 12-month probationary period is required. Pay for current state employees will be in accordance with the State Compensation Plan.

Job Details

Due to the nature of the position, DOA will conduct fingerprinting and background checks on applicants prior to selection. DOA does not sponsor work visas and is not an eligible OPT (Optional Practical Training) employer for F-1 international students. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States, and to complete the required employment eligibility form upon hire.

All employees are expected to live and work in Wisconsin. Certain positions within this Department may allow remote/work from home flexibility for a portion of their work schedule, depending on the needs of the position and the work unit. This topic and any remote work flexibility that may be available will be discussed in more detail in the interview process.

Qualifications

Minimally qualified applicants will have the following:

• Experience creating queries within PeopleSoft.
• Experience analyzing large amounts of data using Excel.
• Experience creating test plans for new system functionality or system updates.
• Experience working in a team of Business Analysts that are working within PeopleSoft.

Well-qualified Applicants Will Also Have

• Experience reading and writing Structured Query Language (SQL).
• Experience leading a complex IT project, such as a PeopleSoft upgrade or new integration.

Permanent classified state employees who are eligible for consideration (transfer or voluntary demotion) should complete the application process as described above by the stated deadline.

The State of Wisconsin is committed to providing opportunities to all applicants from all backgrounds. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. Any applicants and employees with a disability may request reasonable accommodations.

Submitted materials will be evaluated, and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the hiring process for available vacancies.

The State of Wisconsin offers a special program for qualified veterans with a 30% or greater service-connected disability. If you are a qualified veteran, please visit the Veterans Employment page for application instructions to be considered for the Veterans Non-Competitive Appointment program.

Questions can be directed to Emma DeGan, HR Specialist, at [e-mail].

Deadline to Apply

Applicant materials are due by 11:59pm CST on Monday, September 21, 2026.