Oracle Payroll US Implementation Lead

Functions

ESSENTIAL

• Leads end‑to‑end Oracle HCM Cloud Payroll implementation activities for US alongside implementation partner and US payroll team

• Assist implementation partners with build validation and design reviews

• Partners with Corp. Payroll IT for software configuration and testing for new processes and updates.

• Supports payroll‑related integrations (Time & Labor, Benefits, GL, tax vendors)

• Work closely with the HR Admin, Legal, Finance, Tax, and IT functions

• Identifies key testing areas alongside US payroll team and project Test Lead

• Participates and supports the team in unit testing, system testing, UAT, and parallel payroll runs

• Analyze payroll results to ensure accuracy and compliance

• Identify root causes of payroll defects and partner with project teams for resolution

• Retest corrections and support testing sign‑off

• Support payroll data conversion activities using HDL, spreadsheets, and payroll loads

• Review and validate payroll configuration including: 

  • Elements, balances, formulas, payroll calendars

Costing, tax setup, and legislative configurations employee data, year‑to‑date balances, and historical payroll information

• Assist with reconciliation between legacy systems and Oracle Cloud Payroll

• Troubleshoot payroll calculation, balance, and interface issues during implementation

• Manage and track payroll defects using project tools

• Escalate complex issues to Oracle Support or implementation vendors

• Provide post‑go‑live hyper care support to payroll and Time & Labor teams to ensure successful production payrolls

• Conduct special projects in alignment with deadlines, including cross-functional

• Help resolve Time & Labor and payroll related issues.

• Effective partner with cross-functional departments to meet various objectives and contribute to enterprise initiatives

• Maintain confidentiality of data and employee information

Oracle Cloud Payroll US Implementation Lead Supervisory Responsibilities

• This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Business Administration, or related field. Equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered

• Experience leading numerous Oracle Cloud Payroll implementations or conversions

• 5+ years of experience with Oracle HCM Cloud Payroll

• Demonstrated experience leading payroll implementations or HCM system deployments

• Strong understanding of end‑to‑end payroll processing

• Experience with payroll testing, reconciliation, and issue resolution

• Experience with Fast Formulas and payroll balances

• Leader in providing best practice for payroll implementation and transition to production

• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills

• Minimum of 10 years of experience with local statutory requirements and local labor law, federal statutory requirements, and federal labor law
• Working knowledge of payroll functions across numerous US states 

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Programs, specifically Word and Excel

DESIRED

• Certified Payroll Professional Certification or CPP candidate

• Exposure to most recent Oracle Cloud quarterly updates during implementation

• U.S. payroll processing experience (multi‑state preferred)

• Awareness of Worldwide Payroll 

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics

• Use feedback and reflection to develop personal strengths and address areas for professional development

• Support knowledge transfer to payroll operations and Time & Labor teams

• Leads documenting standard operating procedures and support models

• Creates and review of payroll design documents, test scripts, and configuration workbooks

• Embraces training and development opportunities

• Demonstrates the ability to prioritize in response to changing situations

• Promotes an environment of continuous process improvement

• Ability to work in a team environment, remaining attentive to ideas, recognizing responsibilities, and actively participating with others to accomplish assignments and achieve desired goals

• Demonstrates behaviors that align with Oceaneering’s core values

• Ability to understand and apply policies, rules, regulations, and operating principles

• Ability to establish and maintain project priorities with a high degree of accuracy