PeopleSoft SEMA4 Specialist - State Prog Admin Int
State of Minnesota
**Working Title: PeopleSoft SEMA4 Specialist**
**Job Class: State Program Administrator, Intermediate**
**Agency: Minnesota Management & Budget**
+ **Job ID** : 87689
+ **Location** : St. Paul
+ **Telework Eligible** : Yes
+ **Full/Part Time** : Full-Time
+ **Regular/Temporary** : Unlimited
+ **Who May Apply** : Open to all qualified job seekers
+ **Date Posted** : 07/22/2025
+ **Closing Date** : 08/11/2025
+ **Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** : Minnesota Management & Budget / Commissioner's Plan
+ **Division/Unit** : Enterprise Employee Resources / Agency & Applicant Services
+ **Work Shift/Work Hours** : Day Shift
+ **Days of Work** : Monday - Friday
+ **Travel Required** : No
+ **Salary Range:** $25.29 - $36.71 / hourly; $52,805 - $76,650 / annually
+ **Classified Status** : Classified
+ **Bargaining Unit/Union** : 217 - Confidential - Unrepresented
+ **FLSA Status** : Nonexempt
+ Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes
**The work you'll do is more than just a job.**
At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.
Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB) is seeking a PeopleSoft SEMA4 Specialist to provide consultative services to state agency SEMA4 users regarding the human resources information system (HRIS). The incumbent will guide SEMA4 users through technical and functional inquiries regarding state contracts and pay plans, HR practices, and administrative procedures as they relate to personnel records, pay rates, and insurance coverage.
Job duties for this position include:
+ Responding to SEMA4-related inquiries and serving as the subject matter expert to human resources and payroll staff across the Enterprise
+ Resolve insurance issues and correct HR transactions so that benefits administration is processed correctly; work with agency human resources and payroll staff to promote consistency
+ Participate in salary mass update projects
+ Verify and approve grievances, arbitration, and worker’s compensation settlement award payments
This position is currently eligible for up to 50% hybrid telework to applicants who either reside in Minnesota **or** a bordering state and within 50 miles of the work location.
**Minimum Qualifications**
+ Two (2) years of experience processing employee benefits or payroll transactions in a HRIS
+ Computer skills sufficient to navigate email, track and record data in spreadsheets, and utilize complex software efficiently
+ Knowledge of technical human resources functions sufficient to understand how transactions affect employee benefits
+ Presentation and communication skills sufficient to develop and deliver human resources information to human resources staff
+ Analytical and problem-solving skills sufficient to troubleshoot and resolve complex problems reported by SEMA4 users
+ Demonstrated respect for diversity and a deep commitment to fostering an inclusive and collaborative work environment
**Preferred Qualifications**
MMB values diverse perspectives and encourages all qualified candidates to apply, even if they do not meet 100% of the preferred qualifications. Your unique skills and background might be just what we need!
+ Experience interpreting bargaining unit contracts or compensation plans
+ Experience with SEMA4, PeopleSoft, or Oracle products
+ Knowledge of applicable employment laws, rules, and procedures
+ Knowledge of layoff processes
+ Experience with a vacation donation program
**Additional Requirements**
Minnesota Management and Budget will conduct reference checks to verify job-related credentials and a criminal background check prior to appointment. A criminal history does not automatically disqualify candidates, and each case will be reviewed individually on a case-by-case basis and in alignment with fair and equitable hiring practices.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.
Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.
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