Oracle Cloud Payroll Functional Lead (Public Sector/K12)

Introduction

A career in IBM Consulting is built on long-term client relationships and close collaboration worldwide. You’ll work with leading companies across industries, helping them shape their hybrid cloud and AI journeys. With support from our strategic partners, robust IBM technology, and Red Hat, you’ll have the tools to drive meaningful change and accelerate client impact. At IBM Consulting, curiosity fuels success. You’ll be encouraged to challenge the norm, explore new ideas, and create innovative solutions that deliver real results. Our culture of growth and empathy focuses on your long-term career development while valuing your unique skills and experiences.

Your role and responsibilities

Currently, we are looking for a highly experienced, team-oriented Oracle Cloud Payroll Functional Lead (Public Sector/K12) to join our talented consulting team. This is a US based, full-time position, with travel to customer sites as needed.

• Consult on best practices on Oracle Cloud Payroll policies
• Be an expert in the configuration of and management of the Oracle Cloud ERP Payroll applications
• Provide best-practice guidance on payroll business processes and implementation
• Support the definition and validation of various payroll related conversion activities
• Publish weekly status reports to the project management team
• Coordinate efforts between other Module resources to implement the best solution for the client
• Act as Oracle Cloud Payroll SME to understand the business requirements and interpret them to appropriate configurations of the Oracle Cloud Payroll module
• Create and update test scripts needed for functional testing
• Maintain system related processes and documentation and suggest changes to procedures
• Assist with continuous process improvement and provide insights into best practices
• Provide assistance in key system processes (i.e. payroll cycle management, monthly payroll accruals, garnishment and lien processing, etc.).
• Work with technical streams and provide guidance on integrations, conversions and reports

This job can be performed from anywhere in the US.

Required education

Bachelor's Degree

Preferred education

Master's Degree

Required technical and professional expertise

• Minimum 5 years of experience as an Oracle Cloud Payroll Functional Lead with 2-4 years of experience in implementing Oracle Cloud
• Experience implementing Payroll in city/state/local government or K12 education sectors is ideal
• Applicants with hands-on experience with Oracle HCM Cloud Tools such as HCM Extract, HDL, PBL experience are preferred
• Experience with monthly and quarterly patch testing/issue resolution, perform impact analysis and testing
• Ability to lead complete software development lifecycle including analysis, design, configuration, programming and unit testing
• Assist clients with business requirements and suggest changes for process improvements
• Ability to lead complete software development lifecycle including analysis, design, configuration, programming and unit testing
• Produce end-user documentation and facilitate knowledge transfer
• Demonstrate strong analytical skills, problem solving/debugging skills
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment with a diverse group of people
• Capable to work independently, take initiative with minimal supervision yet can participate as a team member with a willingness to help where needed
• Excellent verbal and written communication, active listening and interpersonal skills
• Organized and detailed oriented