Hennepin County

PeopleSoft HCM Modernization Project

Scope of the Project

Elire partnered with Hennepin County beginning in late summer to evaluate and expand the County’s use of PeopleSoft Human Capital Management (HCM), unlocking powerful functionality that had not been utilized in over a decade.

The engagement focused on modernizing core HCM components through a configuration-first approach, enhancing operational efficiency and system usability without introducing new customizations.

Scope of Work Included:

Fluid Position Management

Employee and Manager Self Service (ESS/MSS)

Notification Framework and Approval Framework

Person and Job Data Modernization

Company Directory

Workforce Administration

Position Insights/Dashboards

Custom Workflow and Security Redesign

The Challenge

To ensure Hennepin County’s internal teams were equipped for long-term system sustainability, Elire conducted an extensive nine-month knowledge transfer program—meeting three times weekly to build hands-on PeopleSoft proficiency.

Additional challenges included:

Delivering a clean, maintainable solution using Page and Field Configurator, avoiding new customizations.

Balancing a County-led project structure with Elire’s advisory leadership across design, testing, and implementation.

Managing a compressed project timeline with an iterative approach to design and testing, ensuring deployment readiness while laying a foundation for future enhancements.

Success Delivered

The successful modernization of Hennepin County’s PeopleSoft HCM environment was made possible through a close, collaborative partnership between the County and Elire teams. Elire’s role extended beyond technical delivery to include proactive support in Change Management, User Training, and Communication Strategy—ensuring County readiness across all organizational levels.

Key outcomes included:

A seamless, sustainable go-live enabled by robust testing, quality assurance, and risk mitigation strategies.

Long-term operational value driven by County ownership of the solution and system knowledge.

A strengthened foundation for future innovation, supported by Elire’s trusted advisor role throughout the project lifecycle.

Above all, the project was defined by mutual trust, accountability, and a shared dedication to excellence—demonstrating the impact of purposeful planning and true partnership.

The Client

Hennepin County is the most populous county in Minnesota, serving over 1.2 million residents. With a strong commitment to innovation in public service, the County continuously seeks to improve systems and operations that support its diverse workforce and community needs.

Interested in learning more about how Elire can assist your PeopleSoft team? Visit our PeopleSoft Services Page or contact our team at [email protected].