[Remote] CAPPS HR/PY Human Resources Analyst (Texas public sector exp) - $122 CTC - REMOTE

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Dice is looking for a CAPPS HR/PY Human Resources Analyst with Texas public sector experience. The role involves providing consultative services and functional assistance related to the CAPPS Program, including overseeing the upgrade of the ERP system and providing functional support for the CAPPS HR/PY application.ResponsibilitiesPerforming highly advanced (senior-level) consultative services and functional assistance work related to supporting the CAPPS ProgramResponsible for FLUID upgrade experience, including, but not limited to:Lead or support the upgrade of the ERP system to the Fluid User Interface, including planning, analysis, testing, and deploymentConduct fit‑gap analysis to identify impacts of Fluid UI changes on existing business processes, customizations, and integrationsCollaborate with functional and technical teams to design and configure Fluid pages, tiles, navigation collections, and responsive layoutsUpdate security roles and permissions to align with Fluid navigation and component changesPerform end-to-end system testing, including regression testing, user acceptance testing (UAT), accessibility validation, and mobile-responsiveness checksTroubleshoot and resolve issues related to Fluid pages, performance, workflow changes, and customizationsDocument upgrade steps, configuration changes, test scripts, and post‑deployment resultsProvide training and change‑management support to end users transitioning from Classic to Fluid UICoordinate with stakeholders to ensure minimal downtime during cutover and smooth go‑live executionMonitor post-upgrade system behavior and apply required patches, fixes, or optimizationsResponsible for functional CAPPS HR/PY Human Resources (HR) module expertise, including, but not limited to:Workforce AdministrationHR Security Set-up and row-level securityInterpret and apply state statutes, HR policies, and labor regulationsResponsible for overseeing and coordinating AWE – Approval Workflow Engine, including but not limited to:Workflow Configuration and SetupUser and Role ManagementNotifications and Worklist ManagementMonitoring and TroubleshootingCustomization and ExtensibilityPerformance and MaintenanceTesting and DocumentationResponsible for technical skillsets for applicable tools, including, but not limited to:Understanding Application Designer (records, fields, pages, components)Integration Broker (Web Services, REST/SOAP Integrations)SQR and BI Publisher report customizationSQL ProficiencyUnderstanding of PeopleSoft security, inclusive of State of Texas multitenancy requirementsPlanning, designing, developing, implementing, supporting, and maintaining the information technology security measures to safeguard system informationResponsible for tools and environment knowledge, including, but not limited to:PUM (PeopleSoft Update Manager) and Change AssistantFluid UI changes and page navigationLifecycle management and selective adoptionElasticsearch/Search FrameworkData migration and compare reportsResponsible for providing functional support for the CAPPS HR/PY application, and shall be a point of contact for CAPPS agencies as applicableResponsible for the CAPPS HR/PY functional design phase, which includes creating and/or reviewing Functional Design Documents (FDDs), performing functional configuration system changes, and other functional activities assigned. Functional configurations include, but are not limited to, PeopleSoft delivered features (e.g., Page and Field Configurator, Drop Zones, Event Mapping, Page Composer, and others)Responsible for cross-functional collaboration, including, but not limited to:Strong problem-solving and troubleshootingAbility to interpret the State of Texas HR policies into system configuration and code modificationsRequirements gathering for applicable break/fix or system enhancementsDocumentation and testing (UAT, regression testing)Incident management in systems like ServiceNow and BOSSDesk, with the ability to keep multiple systems synchronized with timely updatesCommunication skills when working with policy personnel, other analysts, 100+ agencies, and our Managed Services Tier 3 vendorUnderstanding and accounting for interdependence on legacy systems (SPRS, HRIS, etc.)Providing structured cross-training to support junior analyst capability growthProviding comprehensive training and support to agency personnel in accordance with established requests and organizational requirementsResponsible for project-level coordination and participation, including, but not limited to:Expansions that include additional module implementations or enhancements for agenciesCyclic processes such as fiscal year-end, calendar year-end, 1095-C creation and distribution, State of Texas legislative changes, federal mandates, and third-party integrationsPerforms all duties following CPA’s processes, policies, and procedures within project scope and on schedule in accordance with milestones, deliverables, and due datesResponsible for assisting with calendar year-end by coordinating with a third-party vendor to produce Third Party Sick Pay as part of W-2 processingResponsible for assisting with processing the Affordable Care Act (ACA), including but not limited to:Employer Reporting – 1095-CCollect and generate 1095-C forms for electronic delivery, and report Offer of Coverage Information (Parts I & II) for all employees on CAPPS CentralEnsure IRS filing deadlines are communicated and adhered toDistribute forms in accordance with IRS regulations and deadlinesSuccessfully build interface files for electronic transmission and filing in accordance with IRS regulations and deadlinesResponsible for assisting with the Fiscal Year-End, including but not limited to:Planning, scheduling, and communicatingReconciliations and VerificationsSystem Configurations and MaintenanceMass Salary Loads as requested by agencies to assist with the large number of changes requiredBenefit Enrollment Web Services to ensure that we have successfully integrated with ERS to establish the correct benefit plans and premiums for the next fiscal year for state resources on CAPPS Central (over 100 agencies and 80,000 employees)Provides Level 2 Service Desk support, including complex ticket handling, advanced troubleshooting, clear documentation, and basic system configuration, all following established, auditable processes in coordination with a Managed Services vendor responsible for Tier 3 workResponsible for ensuring that all digital products and content meet WCAG 2.1 accessibility standards. This includes maintaining perceivable, operable, understandable, and robust experiences for all users, regularly reviewing content for compliance, and implementing updates or remediation whenever accessibility issues are identifiedWorks under minimal supervision, relying on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals, independently performing a variety of complicated tasks. Established processes and procedures must be followedResponsible for overseeing and acting as the first line of support to ensure that only accurate data is produced, security, including multi-tenancy, is enforced, that the system performs efficiently, and that all applicable policies are enforcedPerforms all work in accordance with Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) principles and practices for IT activities such as IT service management (ITSM) and IT asset management (ITAM) that focus on aligning IT services with the needs of the businessActively participates in CPA’s Major Incident Management (MIM) process for P1 and P2 incidents according to module responsibilitiesParticipates in Disaster Recovery and Upgrade Testing activitiesMakes presentations at CAPPS User Groups and the CAPPS Steering Committee as requestedParticipates as directed in an annual SOC-1 attestation audit designed to ensure that controls are effectively designed and operated to ensure the accuracy and security of all information contained/processed via CAPPS. Any enhancements, process changes, or system fixes consider security, availability, processing integrity, confidentiality, and privacy as solutions are suggested, approved, and implementedPerforming other related Work as assignedSkillsExtensive knowledge and understanding of State of Texas applicable policiesExtensive knowledge of federal labor lawsExtensive technical skillsets needed with App Designer, Integration Broker, assorted SQR/SQL, BI Publisher, SAP Business Objects, etc. to support functional responsibilitiesExtensive knowledge and experience performing system configuration changesExtensive knowledge supporting and providing oversight with batch jobs, i.e., Run My Jobs (RMJ)Extensive knowledge of security best practices, NIST standards, and multi-tenancy applicability for a statewide ERP instanceExtensive Texas public sector experience, directly working for or supporting a large network (30 or more) of Texas state government agenciesExtensive experience creating and managing a strategic roadmap by combining strong planning skills, functional insight, and effective cross-functional communicationExtensive experience supporting the CAPPS HR/PY tower in PeopleSoft HCM version 9.2Extensive familiarity with support tools such as PUM, Fluid and Elastic SearchExperience performing functional project management activities in support of CPA's CAPPS programExperience planning and coordinating the Fiscal Year Process at a statewide levelExperience providing Tier 2 Service Desk Support for a large network (30 or more) of agencies with a Managed Services vendor providing Tier 3Experience supporting Priority 1 and Priority 2 incidents in coordination with the Major Incident Management (MIM) processExperience participating in Disaster Recovery exercisesExperience preparing and presenting executive-level presentationsExperience gathering and presenting applicable data in support of a variety of audits and open records requestsExperience in interpreting contractual language and integrating it into daily workflows, while consistently holding vendors accountable to contractual requirementsCPA experience performing SQL actions needed to keep CAPPS and SPRS systems in syncSubject Matter Expert for configuring and coding to remain compliant with the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)Extensive knowledge and experience managing the Approval Workflow Engine (AWE)Experience preparing WCAG 2.1-compliant materials for distributionKnowledge of Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) principles and practices for IT activities such as IT service management (ITSM) and IT asset management (ITAM) that focus on aligning IT services with the needs of the businessExperience with and knowledge of production support activities for CPA's legacy Statewide Financial SystemsCompany OverviewDice is the go-to career marketplace for tech professionals. It was founded in 2010, and is headquartered in Drachten, Friesland, NLD, with a workforce of 201-500 employees. Its website is https://www.or-quest.nl/.