PeopleSoft (SEMA4) Specialist - State Prog Admin Intermediate

Working Title: PeopleSoft (SEMA4) Specialist Job Class: State Program Administrator, Intermediate Agency: Minnesota Management & Budget

  • Job ID: 94039
  • 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: 05/06/2026
  • Closing Date: 05/19/2026
  • Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Minnesota Management & Budget
  • Division/Unit: Enterprise Employee Resources / Agency & Applicant Services
  • Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift
  • Days of Work: Monday - Friday
  • Travel Required: No
  • Salary Range: $25.67 - $37.26 / hourly; $53,598 - $77,798 / annually
  • Classified Status: Classified
  • Bargaining Unit/Union: 217 - Unrepresented
  • FLSA Status: Nonexempt
  • Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities: 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 Specialist to provide consultative services to state agency users regarding the human resources information system (HRIS), which is internally referred to as SEMA4. 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
Telework options for this position are dependent on where the employee lives. With approval, employees that live within 50 miles from the primary work location may telework up to 50%. Employees that live 50 miles or more from the primary location and live in Minnesota may telework more than 50% with approval. Minimum Qualifications To facilitate proper years of service crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held. Candidates must clearly demonstrate all the following qualifications on their resume. Resume tips are available here .
  • Two (2) years of experience processing employee benefits or payroll transactions in a human resource information system (HRIS)
Experience must include:
  • 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 administering FMLA and other types of leave requests including determining eligibility, and evaluating, processing, and tracking requests.
  • 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 It is the policy of Minnesota Management and Budget that a successful candidate must pass all required checks prior to employment which may consist of the below checks:
  • SEMA4 records chec
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