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# Oracle Cloud Payroll Functional Lead (Public Sector/K12)

- **Company:** IBM
- **Location:** Columbia, SC, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Unit Testing, Computer Programming, Software Debugging, Hardware Description Language, Oracle (Applications), Software Engineering, Test Scripts, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure
- **Published:** September 26, 2026
- **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/25F86DE61B7E401199E5B01115E990E7/job/

## About the Role

* 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

## Description

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


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