Oracle Cloud HCM Payroll Functional Consultant

Oracle Cloud HCM Payroll Functional Consultant
Loc : San Francisco
Contract : 6months

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Job Description :

We are seeking an experienced Oracle HCM Payroll Module SME to lead and support the design, configuration, implementation, and ongoing management of Oracle HCM Cloud Payroll solutions. The SME will play a key role in ensuring payroll operations are compliant, efficient, and aligned with business and regulatory requirements. This role requires deep functional knowledge of Oracle Payroll Cloud and close collaboration with HR, Finance, and IT teams.

Required skill and experience:

Must have 10+ years of experience in Oracle HCM Cloud, with at least 3 years of hands-on Oracle Payroll Cloud experience.
Act as the subject matter expert for Oracle Cloud Payroll, leading end-to-end configuration and support of payroll processes.
Partner with HR, Finance, and IT to gather business requirements and translate them into system configurations and solutions.
Configure and maintain Oracle Payroll components such as elements, fast formulas, balance definitions, payroll definitions, costing, and retro-pay.
Ensure accurate and compliant payroll processing for multiple countries or business units (if applicable).
Support payroll parallel testing, reconciliations, go-live, and post-production stabilization activities.
Troubleshoot and resolve payroll-related issues including calculation discrepancies and integrations.
Develop and maintain documentation for payroll processes, configurations, and user training.
Collaborate with Oracle and vendors to resolve open issues and apply system patches or updates as needed.
Monitor system performance and ensure payroll runs meet accuracy, compliance, and timeline standards.
Provide guidance on statutory compliance (e.g., tax reporting, garnishments, benefits processing, etc.).
Work closely with technical teams on inbound/outbound integrations with time, benefits, accounting, and banking systems.
In-depth knowledge of payroll processing, tax rules, retroactive pay, and costing in Oracle Cloud.
Strong experience with fast formulas, legislative data, and statutory compliance.
Proficiency in payroll-related data loads using HDL and Spreadsheet Loader.
Familiarity with payroll integrations (e.g., banking files, GL posting, tax vendors).
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and documentation skills.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
Preferred qualifications:

Bachelor s degree or the equivalent combination of education plus relevant experience.