Payroll Operations Accounting Techno-Functional Manager

Job title: Payroll Operations Accounting Techno-Functional Manager

Duration: 6+ Months, W2 contract

Location: Onsite 1515 Broadway, New York 10036 (5 Days Onsite)

Responsibilities and duties:

• Support Payroll Operations by performing system validations and reconciliations in Oracle Fusion and related platforms and integrations
• Test, document, and support the testing and defect processes.
• Assist in the preparation and execution of audits related to payroll data system transactions.
• Analyze payroll Union data for accuracy, consistency, and completeness, identifying and helping to resolve discrepancies.
• Analyze payroll Costing data for accuracy, consistency, and completeness, identifying and helping to resolve discrepancies with Oracle GL.
• Perform analysis and detail validations for Parallel Payroll Testing.
• Collaborate closely with Tech and Payroll to ensure review of all noted differences with documented resolutions.
• Communicate findings, issues, and recommendations to relevant stakeholders in a clear and concise manner.
• Utilize Microsoft Excel for data analysis, reporting, and reconciliation activities.
• Participate in user acceptance testing (UAT) for new system features, enhancements, or integrations.

Requirements:

• Proven experience working within Shared Services or Payroll Operations, preferably in a business optimization or systems support capacity.
• Hands-on experience with Oracle Cloud HCM or similar ERP platforms.
• Demonstrated experience in interpreting payroll processing results and costing in General Ledger
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, with the ability to analyze large data sets and create reports.
• Experience performing data validations, reconciliations, and supporting audits.
• Excellent attention to detail, analytical skills, and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work both independently and in a collaborative team environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Background in system testing and UAT coordination.
• Familiarity with payroll compliance and regulatory requirements.
• Experience generating reports and analyzing data using a variety of reporting tools.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality
• Strong organizational, written, and verbal communication skills; Proactive with excellent follow-up skills
• Ability to multi-task and work well under pressure

Notes:

What are the main 3-5 responsibilities of this resource?
This role supports Payroll Operations by validating, reconciling, and analyzing payroll, union, and costing data within Oracle Fusion, including parallel payroll testing, audits, and UAT/E2E activities. It partners closely with Technology and Payroll teams to test and document defects, resolve discrepancies, and clearly communicate findings and recommendations and is required to ensure timely completion of project deliverables.

What are the TOP Critical Skills or Must Haves skills a candidate should have on their resume in order to be considered?
Must have advanced Excel skills. Must have demonstrated knowledge of payroll accounting, data/account reconciliation experience, and strong knowledge of GL systems. Must be able to work independently to complete assigned tasks under tight deadlines.

Deal Breakers?
Must have advanced Excel skills. Must have demonstrated knowledge of payroll accounting, data/account reconciliation experience, and strong knowledge of GL systems. Must be able to work independently to complete assigned tasks under tight deadlines.