Oracle HCM Functional Consultant

Description :

Key Responsibilities :

Oracle Cloud Payroll Configuration & Functional Expertise :

- Configure and optimize Oracle HCM Cloud/Fusion Payroll modules including :

1. Payroll Definitions

2. Payment Methods

3. Earnings, Deductions, Elements, and Balances

4. Fast Formulas (calculations, validation, eligibility)

5. Payroll Flows & Checklists

6. Cost Allocation & Accounting Distributions

- Configure Payroll Accounting, including Cost Allocation, Subledger Accounting (SLA), and integration with Financials.

- Use tools such as FSM, HDL, HCM Extracts, BIP reports, and spreadsheets loader for setup and data conversion.

US Payroll & Compliance Expertise :

- End-to-end knowledge of US payroll legislation, compliance requirements, wage calculations, garnishments, and statutory reporting.

- Specialized experience in Union payroll, multi-state taxation, reciprocity rules, and pay rules for unionized environments.

- Deep knowledge of US tax processing, including :

1. Monthly/Quarterly/Annual tax processing

2. W-2, W-4 updates

3. Tax reconciliation

4. Tax balance adjustments

5. Payroll Operations & Execution

- Lead and perform Mid-Year and Year-End Balance Initialization for US payroll.

- Execute and validate Payroll Parallel Runs, including detailed reconciliation between legacy systems and Oracle Cloud.

- Design, create, update, schedule, and execute complex Payroll Flows.

- Conduct payroll simulation testing, regression testing, and validation of payroll results.

Integration & Cross-Module Expertise :

- Provide deep functional understanding of integrations between Oracle Cloud Payroll and Core HR

- Time & Labor

- Absence Management

- Benefits

- Financials & GL

- Define integration requirements for outbound and inbound payroll files, third-party vendors, and benefits/payroll interfaces.

- Client Advisory & Best Practices

- Act as a trusted advisor to clients on :

1. Payroll configurations and design decisions

2. Compliance requirements

3. Process optimization

- Best-practice use of Oracle Cloud Payroll

- Help clients understand product capabilities, constraints, and recommended solutions.

- Create user guides, SOPs, training materials, and payroll process documentation.

Support, Triage & Issue Resolution :

- Conduct triage sessions with customers to analyze system issues, identify root causes, and recommend corrective actions.

- Document defects, propose workarounds, and collaborate with technical teams for fixes.

- Monitor payroll production cycles and provide real-time support during payroll close.

Qualifications :

Required :

- 5- 10 years of experience as a Payroll SME, Consultant, or Functional Lead.

- Strong hands-on experience in Oracle HCM Cloud/Fusion Payroll functional configuration.

- In-depth understanding of US Payroll, Union payroll, and multi-state tax regulations.

- Experience with Payroll Accounting, Cost Allocation, and SLA configuration.

- Strong functional knowledge of Fast Formulas, HCM Extracts, payroll interfaces, and Oracle reporting tools.

- Experience with US tax processingmonthly, quarterly, and year-end.

- Proven ability to create FDDs, configuration workbooks, and payroll documentation.

- Excellent communication skills, analytical thinking, and client-facing experience.

Preferred :

- Oracle Cloud certifications (e.g., Oracle HCM Cloud Payroll Implementation Specialist).

- Experience with Time & Labor, Absence, Benefits, and HCM Core modules.

- Experience working in multi-client or consulting environments.

- Exposure to payroll transformation or migration projects.

- Familiarity with Agile or hybrid delivery methodologies.

Key Competencies

- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

- Attention to detail with the ability to manage complex payroll inputs.

- Ability to work under tight deadlines during payroll cycles.

- Strong stakeholder management and collaborative skills.

- Ability to translate business requirements into technical specifications.