Senior PeopleSoft HCM Analyst at Princeton $137K in Columbus
Career & Market Insight
This is a mid-to-senior level ERP specialist role at one of the world's most prestigious universities — a stable, mission-driven environment with strong job security and comprehensive benefits. The $121,000–$137,000 salary range is competitive for a PeopleSoft HCM specialist nationally, though it sits slightly below top-end private-sector ERP roles in major tech hubs.
Skills Development: This role deepens expertise in a niche but in-demand stack. PeopleSoft HCM remains widely used in higher education, government, and large enterprises. Key skills you'll build or reinforce include:
- PeopleTools suite (PeopleCode, Application Engine, App Designer)
- ERP integration patterns (REST, SOAP, Integration Broker)
- HR domain knowledge (Payroll, Benefits, Absence Management)
- Emerging AI/ERP modernization awareness
Culture Signals: Princeton OIT is a large, structured IT organization — expect process-driven workflows (Agile + Waterfall, change management via ServiceNow), long probationary periods (180 days), and clear hierarchy. This is not a startup environment. For professionals who value stability, excellent benefits, and intellectual prestige, it's a strong fit.
Green Flags: Slightly reduced 36.25-hour work week, no overtime requirement, benefits-eligible, and exposure to a broad stakeholder base (HR, Finance, Faculty). Caution: PeopleSoft is a maturing platform; Oracle's long-term roadmap favors cloud migration to Fusion/HCM Cloud. Candidates should proactively develop cloud ERP skills (Workday, Oracle HCM Cloud) to stay marketable long-term.
Headquarters: Princeton, New Jersey, United States
URL: https://www.click2apply.net/WAQm2XC7Qr2yLU5m7H7yeG
Job Type: Full-Time
Princeton University's Office of Information Technology is seeking a Senior Developer/Analyst II to serve as a technical expert for the PeopleSoft Human Capital Management (HCM) application. This position analyzes customer needs and develops customizations, reports, interfaces, and bolt-on solutions for HCM. Responsibilities also include operational support, testing, maintenance, and customer support. The Senior Developer/Analyst works under the general supervision of senior staff and the Senior Manager/Director of the group.
A Senior Developer/Analyst will build and maintain interactive applications within the ERP landscape — focusing on design, development, integration, testing, and deployment — while collaborating with stakeholders and ensuring scalable, high-performance solutions that meet business needs. Key tasks include requirement analysis, coding, debugging, creating documentation, and improving development processes.
A remote work arrangement within the US may be considered for candidates with the appropriate background and experience. If remote, employees are expected to have a professional, distraction-free environment with a reliable high-speed internet connection.
Responsibilities
Business/System Analysis and Development:
- Analyze customer requests and needs, build conceptual models as needed, and recommend and design appropriate solutions.
- Conceptualize solutions in collaboration with business partners; develop solutions within the PeopleSoft environment that meet customer business needs.
- Design and develop interfaces between new and existing systems, both internal and external to Princeton.
- Work with senior managers and peers to translate functional requirements into technical requirements and design appropriate solutions.
- Develop a deep understanding of customer business processes.
- Build and nurture trusting professional relationships with business partners.
Support:
- Troubleshoot operational application issues and implement appropriate solutions.
- Follow established change management processes to migrate changes to production environments.
- Apply delivered PeopleSoft Upgrade Manager (PUM) images.
- Support the Human Resources, Dean of the Faculty, and Finance and Treasurer offices.
Leadership:
- Research new functionality and technologies that can enhance customer business processes.
- Collaborate with ERP colleagues in the research and implementation of new technologies, including training and knowledge transfer.
- Maintain a learning mindset toward new ERP platforms and artificial intelligence options to create efficiencies.
Essential Qualifications:
- Minimum 5 years of experience as a PeopleSoft developer/analyst, including direct programming experience and business analysis with technical and non-technical staff.
- Minimum 5 years supporting PeopleSoft HCM — mainly HR, Payroll, Benefits, Absence Management, Time & Labor, and Self Service.
- In-depth knowledge of PeopleSoft architecture.
- In-depth experience with PeopleTools, including Application Designer, Application Engine, PeopleCode, and Application Packages.
- In-depth knowledge of SQR and SQL.
- In-depth knowledge of debugging and tracing PeopleSoft sessions.
- Working knowledge of HTML5, CSS, XML, JavaScript.
- Understanding of sound security principles and practices.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to multi-task across projects and manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently.
- Ability to adapt to change and learn new skills and technologies.
- Well versed in Agile and Waterfall project methodologies.
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in a higher-education setting.
- Working knowledge of PeopleSoft Fluid, Work Centers, and Activity Guides.
- Working knowledge of web service technologies such as Integration Broker, REST, and SOAP.
- Knowledge of scheduling software (e.g., PeopleSoft Process Scheduler, IWS).
- Working knowledge of AWE.
- Familiarity with other ERP solutions: Workday and/or Oracle.
- Familiarity with change management processes and software (e.g., ServiceNow).
- Familiarity with COBOL.
Princeton University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
The University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's qualifications, work experience, education/training, key skills, market, collective bargaining agreements as applicable, and organizational considerations when extending an offer. The posted salary range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate for a full-time position.
The University also offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees.
Standard Weekly Hours: 36.25
Eligible for Overtime: No
Benefits Eligible: Yes
Probationary Period: 180 days
Essential Services Personnel: No
Physical Capacity Exam Required: No
Valid Driver's License Required: No
Experience Level: Mid-Senior Level
Salary Range: $121,000 to $137,000
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