Working Title: PeopleSoft (SEMA4) Specialist
Job Class: State Program Administrator, Intermediate
Agency: Minnesota Management & Budget
Job ID : 91394
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 : 01/13/2026
Closing Date : 01/26/2026
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: $25.29 - $36.71 / hourly; $52,805 - $76,650 / annually
Classified Status : Classified
Bargaining Unit/Union : 217 - Confidential/Unrespresented
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 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 (https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/policies/1422-telework.pdf) 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 (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/applicant-help/resume-tips/) .
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 check (applies to current and past state employees only)
Criminal history check
Reference check
Social Security and address verification
Education verification
Conflict of interest review
Other legally or internal policy required checks
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.
Minnesota Management & Budget does not participate in E-Verify. Minnesota Management & Budget will not sponsor applicant work visas, including F-1 STEM OPT extensions. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
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.
