HR Payroll Subject Matter Expert (SME) Oracle Fusion Cloud HCM

We are seeking an experienced HR Payroll Subject Matter Expert (SME) with deep functional expertise in Oracle Fusion Cloud HCM specifically Payroll to support a complex, project-driven EPC (Engineering, Procurement & Construction) workforce. The ideal consultant must be able to bridge functional payroll needs with technical Oracle Cloud capabilities to ensure accurate, compliant, and efficient payroll operations across large-scale construction, field, and project-based environments.

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Must-Have Skills

• 6+ years of HRIS Payroll experience
• Minimum 2+ years hands-on experience with Oracle Fusion Cloud HCM Payroll
• Strong understanding of EPC workforce dynamics, including:
  • Craft/union labor
  • Project-based work structures
  • Site-based pay differentials
  • Remote work allowances
  • Per diem structures
• Deep functional knowledge of:
  • Payroll configuration
  • Fast Formulas
  • HDL/HSDL
  • Costing
  • Retro pay
  • Statutory reporting
• Experience with:
  • Oracle Time and Labor (OTL)
  • Project Costing integrations
  • Site-based time capture systems

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Roles & Responsibilities

• Serve as the Oracle Fusion Payroll SME, leading configuration, testing, troubleshooting, and execution of payroll processes across regions and legal entities.
• Align Oracle HCM Payroll processes with EPC-specific models including:
  • Unionized labor
  • Craft labor categories
  • Project-based assignments
  • Variable pay structures
• Collaborate with HR, Finance, and Project Controls teams to link payroll components with costing and time tracking tools (e.g., OTL, Primavera P6).
• Configure and maintain:
  • Payroll elements
  • Fast formulas
  • Balance feeds
  • Costing rules
  • Run types
• Ensure compliance with statutory obligations and labor regulations for both domestic and international site operations.
• Manage integrations with:
  • Time capture systems
  • Contract labor platforms
  • Equipment tracking
  • Financial accounting systems
• Support payroll audits, reconciliations, year-end processes, and reporting using:
  • BI Publisher
  • OTBI
• Provide end-user support, documentation, training, and UAT assistance during implementation and steady-state operations.

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Generic Managerial & Soft Skills

• Advanced analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Strong communication, documentation, and presentation skills
• Ability to translate business needs into functional system requirements
• Strategic thinker with a business-value mindset
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects
• Adaptability in fast-paced, dynamic environments