Senior Oracle Payroll Techno-Functional Consultant - HCM Module

Description :

Role : Senior Oracle Payroll Techno-Functional Consultant

Role Overview :

This is a senior techno-functional position requiring 5+ years of dedicated experience in the Oracle Human Capital Management (HCM) suite, with a specialization in the Oracle Global Payroll module.

Located in Bangalore, the incumbent will serve as the Subject Matter Expert (SME), driving both the functional design and the technical implementation of complex payroll logic and integrations for a top accounting and tax advisory firm.

The role mandates proven expertise in developing and rigorously unit testing PL/SQL-based Fast Formulas to ensure statutory compliance, calculation accuracy, and robust system reliability.

Job Summary :

We are seeking an expert Oracle Payroll Techno-Functional Consultant (5+ years preferred) with deep technical competency in the Oracle Global Payroll engine and mandatory functional experience across the HCM suite (Absence, Benefits, Time & Labor).

The ideal candidate will be responsible for the end-to-end lifecycle of payroll components, specifically utilizing Fast Formula development and advanced data manipulation via SQL/PLSQL.

Key responsibilities include architecting solutions for complex compensation schemes, resolving critical data integrity issues using technical tools, streamlining cross-module data flow, and providing expert consultation to ensure compliance and optimization of payroll processing cycles.

Key Responsibilities and Advanced Technical Deliverables :

Advanced Payroll Technical Development :

- Develop, debug, and optimize complex payroll fast formulas using specific PL/SQL syntax and Oracle formula logic to implement statutory requirements, legislative changes, and unique client compensation rules.

- Perform pre-deployment unit and system testing of all developed fast formulas and custom elements, ensuring mathematical accuracy and reliable execution across various payroll runs.

- Provide deep-level technical troubleshooting and resolution for escalated payroll process failures, focusing on issues related to configuration data, custom extensions, and underlying database integrity.

Functional Integration and Process Streamlining :

- Act as the functional SME for the Oracle Payroll module, advising on best practices for earnings, deductions, balance initialization, and element setup configuration.

- Ensure seamless, end-to-end integration across the Oracle HCM suite, particularly with Oracle Absence Management, Benefits, and Time & Labor, resolving data flow discrepancies.

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyze existing payroll processes and design technical solutions (e.g., using APIs, Payroll Flows) to drive automation and measurable efficiency gains.

Data and Reporting Integrity :

- Utilize SQL and potentially Oracle Business Intelligence (OBI/OTBI) to perform complex data querying, analysis, and validation for auditing, month-end closing, and regulatory reporting.

- Support advanced data migration and conversion activities (e.g., initial data load, large-scale changes) using tools like HDL (HCM Data Loader), ensuring data consistency and fidelity.

- Maintain high-quality solution documentation for all custom technical components, including Fast Formula definitions, technical specifications, and configuration logs.

Mandatory Skills & Qualifications :

- Experience : Minimum 5+ years in Oracle HCM/Global Payroll techno-functional roles.

- Technical Expertise : Proven ability to Develop, test, and troubleshoot PL/SQL-based payroll fast formulas.

- Core Expertise : Subject matter expertise in Oracle Global Payroll module configuration and processing.

- Integration Focus : Hands-on functional experience with Oracle Absence, Benefits, or Time & Labor modules.

- Data Tools : Proficiency in SQL/PLSQL for data analysis and troubleshooting.

- Process : Experience with payroll month-end and year-end processing cycles.

Preferred Skills :

- Strong knowledge of Oracle HRMS configuration and underlying table structures (e.g., PER, PAY, PQP schemas).

- Hands-on experience with data loading and manipulation tools such as HDL (HCM Data Loader).

- Experience developing reports and dashboards using OTBI (Oracle Transactional Business Intelligence) or BI Publisher.

- Specific experience supporting US Payroll statutory configuration, taxation, and regulatory reporting requirements.