Oracle Systems Analyst — Payroll

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Job Summary

Provide support to the Oracle Systems & Support department, specifically the Payroll, Time & Labor and Absence modules.

What You’ll Do

• Serve as a functional and technical expert by supporting the Oracle Cloud HCM application suite, with primary focus on Payroll for US, Time & Labor, Absence Management.
• Working knowledge of interdependencies with payroll and other modules such as benefits, compensation and recruiting is highly desirable 
• Utilize Journeys, Business Rules, AI agents, workflow and other common modules to meet Brinker’s business requirements 
• Develop, maintain, and optimize fast formulas to support complex payroll calculations, time calculation rules, absence accruals and other compliance requirements in workforce management 
• Develop new and maintain existing Oracle BI Publisher reports using SQL to support payroll processing, reconciliation of time, absence & benefits, audit requests, and regulatory reporting requirements 
• Ability to create OTBI Reports to analyze employee data, identify trends, monitor system performance and deliver actionable insights to support strategic decision-making 
• Collaborate with HR, payroll, benefits and business partners to understand requirements, design scalable solutions, and implement process improvements to support efficient processes 
• Configure and thoroughly test application functionality across modules, including setup & maintenance, configuration modification and release upgrades 
• Support the release management cycle for quarterly release upgrades from Oracle – review release notes, assess impact, coordinate regression testing and guide business users through upcoming changes and adoption of new features 
• Participate in requirements gathering for both application changes and integration development 
• Provide and update documentation as needed for new and existing applications such as configuration documentation, business process workflows, test scripts and training materials 
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, data governance, and information security standards 
• Support the design, development, and end-to-end testing of integrations between Oracle HCM Cloud and internal/external systems, ensuring data accuracy, seamless information flow, and reliable system performance 
• Strong analytical skills; problem solving and follow-through with sense of accountability 
• Ability to lead discussions and provide recommendations across both technical teams and business stakeholders 
• Build knowledge of Oracle Cloud application roadmap to maintain strategic oversight in support of the business 
• Ability to work with limited supervision and provide mentorship and guidance to junior analysts 
• Work with other IT teams, functional partners and 3rd parties in support of HCM Application portfolio

What You Bring to the Team

• 3+ years of IT application experience with large organizations with the ability to translate business requirements into system solutions (retail/restaurant industry preferred) 

• 2+ years of proven technical experience with Payroll Oracle HCM SaaS applications including SQL, fast formulas, system analysis, implementation, and support 

• Strong understanding of Payroll, Time & Labor, Absence and Benefits business processes and best practices with acute attention to detail 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills necessary for navigating change with positive attitude, helping clients define business solutions, and working effectively with IT senior management 

• Prior experience working with vendors and 3rd party resources to manage deliverables with the ability to present technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders 

• Self-motivated problem solver and driven team member comfortable working in remote team environment 

• Proficient in working with large cross functional teams to define requirements, manage priorities, and execute planned initiatives 

• Oracle certification in HCM Cloud (preferred but not required)

Why Brinker 

At Brinker, we believe life is short, so work happy! That means creating an environment where you can grow your career, feel a sense of belonging and wellbeing, and have fun along the way.

Here’s how we make that real for our BrinkerHeads at the RSC:

• Flexibility that fits your life: Hybrid schedules with weekly flex days to work from home.
• Benefits that support you: Competitive package with medical, dental, and vision coverage; life insurance; paid vacation and holidays; 401(k) with company match; Employee Assistance Program with counseling, financial, legal, and life resources; and Best You EDU, offering education programs and tuition reimbursement.
• Enjoy our brands: Generous dining discounts at Chili’s® Grill & Bar and Maggiano’s Little Italy®.
• Rewards for your impact: Annual bonus eligibility for every RSC Team Member.
• Wellbeing at work: On-site gym and fitness classes like yoga and boot camp.
• A culture worth celebrating: From company-wide events to a casual, collaborative atmosphere, you’ll find plenty of ways to connect, work hard, and play hard.

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