Oracle Cloud Payroll Functional Lead

Job Title: Oracle Cloud Payroll Consultant

Start Date: January

Contract Type: Long-Term Contract

Location: Remote

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Oracle Cloud Payroll Consultant to join our team on a long-term engagement starting in January. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting, enhancing, and optimizing our Oracle Cloud HCM Payroll environment, ensuring accurate payroll operations and successful delivery of ongoing projects and enhancements.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the configuration, implementation, and support of Oracle Cloud Payroll modules.
• Analyse business requirements and translate them into effective Oracle Cloud solutions.
• Perform end-to-end payroll processing support, including testing, troubleshooting, and issue resolution.
• Support quarterly updates, regression testing, and new feature adoption.
• Design and configure Fast Formulas, Elements, Batches, and Payroll Flows.
• Collaborate with HR, Finance, and Technology teams to ensure seamless payroll operations.
• Provide post-go-live support, training, and documentation.
• Support integrations with third-party systems and upstream/downstream modules.
• Ensure compliance with statutory payroll requirements (UK, US, or other regions as applicable).
• Drive continuous improvement and system optimization initiatives.

Required Skills & Experience

• Proven experience as an Oracle Cloud Payroll Consultant (minimum 3–5 years preferred).
• Strong understanding of Oracle Cloud HCM Payroll configuration, processes, and best practices.
• Hands-on experience with Fast Formulas, HCM Extracts, BI Publisher, and HDL.
• In-depth knowledge of payroll legislation and statutory compliance for relevant regions.
• Experience supporting quarterly patching cycles and release management.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and within cross-functional teams.

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Experience with additional Oracle Cloud HCM modules (Core HR, Absence, Time & Labor).
• Exposure to integrations (OIC, REST/SOAP APIs).
• Multi-country payroll experience.
• Oracle certifications (e.g., Oracle Cloud Payroll Implementation Specialist).