Oracle Cloud HCM Payroll Consultant - US Payroll

CloudMotiv; India; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

CloudMotiv in India is seeking an Oracle Cloud HCM Consultant specializing in US Payroll to support implementation, configuration, and ongoing production support of payroll processes. You will handle end‑to‑end payroll cycles, including tax setup and compliance, with hands‑on experience in Vertex or Oracle native tax engines.

The role requires 5–6 years HCM experience and 2–3 full‑cycle US Payroll deployments, plus strong analytical, problem‑solving, and client communication skills.

Qualifications

• 5–6 years of overall HCM experience with at least 2–3 full‑cycle Oracle Cloud US Payroll implementations.
• Strong hands‑on experience with Payroll configuration: Elements, Fast Formulas, Balances, and Payroll Definitions.
• Solid understanding of US payroll compliance, tax regulations, and statutory reporting requirements.
• Experience with Vertex tax integration or Oracle's native payroll tax engine.
• Experience with Year‑End processing and W‑2/tax filing cycles.
• Working knowledge of Core HR, Time & Labor, Benefits and their integration with Payroll.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and client communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support full‑cycle Oracle Cloud US Payroll implementations, including configuration, testing, and deployment.
• Configure Elements, Element Eligibility, Balances, Fast Formulas, and Payroll Definitions.
• Set up and manage US‑specific tax configurations (federal, state, local) via Vertex or Oracle’s tax engine.
• Configure Payroll Costing, PSUs, TRUs, and Legal Employers.
• Manage Payroll Processes: Runs, Prepayments, Costing, Payments, RetroPay, Balance Adjustments.
• Support Year‑End processing, W‑2 processing, and quarter‑end tax filings/reconciliation.
• Collaborate with Core HR, Time & Labor, Benefits to ensure accurate payroll data flow.
• Prepare functional specifications for payroll interfaces, reports, extensions.
• Perform parallel testing, payroll validation, and issue resolution during UAT and hypercare.
• Provide production support and recommend process optimizations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Client communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business/IS

Tools

Vertex tax integration

HDL

OTBI/BI Publisher

Job description

We are seeking a results-driven Oracle Cloud HCM Consultant with deep expertise in US Payroll to support implementation, configuration, and ongoing production support of payroll processes. The ideal candidate has strong hands‑on experience with US payroll regulations, tax setup, and end‑to‑end payroll cycle configuration in Oracle Cloud.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support full‑cycle Oracle Cloud US Payroll implementations, including configuration, testing, and deployment.
• Configure Elements, Element Eligibility, Balances, Fast Formulas, and Payroll Definitions.
• Set up and manage US‑specific tax configurations, including federal, state, and local tax setups (via Vertex or Oracle's native tax engine).
• Configure Payroll Costing, Payroll Statutory Units (PSUs), Tax Reporting Units (TRUs), and Legal Employers.
• Manage Payroll Processes: Payroll Runs, Prepayments, Costing, Payments, RetroPay, and Balance Adjustments.
• Support Year‑End processing, W-2 processing, and quarter‑end tax filings/reconciliation.
• Collaborate with Core HR, Compensation, Benefits, and Time & Labor teams to ensure accurate payroll data flow.
• Prepare functional specifications for payroll‑related interfaces, reports, and extensions.
• Perform parallel testing, payroll validation, and issue resolution during UAT and hypercare.
• Provide production support, troubleshoot payroll discrepancies, and recommend process optimizations.

Required Skills & Experience

• 5–6 years of overall HCM experience with at least 2–3 full‑cycle Oracle Cloud US Payroll implementations.
• Strong hands‑on experience with Payroll configuration: Elements, Fast Formulas, Balances, and Payroll Definitions.
• Solid understanding of US payroll compliance, tax regulations, and statutory reporting requirements.
• Experience with Vertex tax integration or Oracle's native payroll tax engine.
• Experience with Year‑End processing and W-2/tax filing cycles.
• Working knowledge of related modules (Core HR, Time & Labor, Benefits) and their integration with Payroll.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and client communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Oracle Cloud HCM Payroll Certification (highly preferred).
• Experience with HCM Extracts, HDL, and OTBI/BI Publisher reporting for payroll.
• Prior experience in a consulting or multi‑client support environment.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact confidently with business stakeholders and technical teams.