Oracle Cloud Payroll Functional Consultant

Next Generation Inc; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical insurance

Dental plan

Vision plan

Life insurance

STD/LTD

Paid holidays

Job summary

Next Generation Inc. is seeking a Senior Oracle Cloud Payroll Functional Consultant in Chicago. The role involves leading implementations, configuring payroll systems, and supporting integrations. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in Oracle Cloud HCM implementations, strong communication skills, and an Oracle Payroll Certification.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of experience implementing Oracle Cloud Payroll.
• Strong understanding of payroll processes and regulations.
• Experience with U.S. Payroll; global knowledge is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end implementations of Oracle Cloud Payroll.
• Configure payroll elements and manage integrations.
• Develop documentation for functional designs and user training.

Skills

Oracle Payroll Architecture

Troubleshooting

Communication

Education

Oracle Cloud Payroll Certification

Job description

Job Title: Oracle Cloud Payroll Functional Consultant

Job Summary:

Next Generation, Inc. (NGI) is actively seeking a Senior Oracle Cloud Payroll Functional Consultant with over 7 years of hands-on experience in Oracle Cloud HCM implementations. This individual will take a lead role in designing, configuring, and supporting Oracle Payroll Cloud solutions for complex enterprise environments, for our client. This is an exciting opportunity to work with a highly skilled team supporting both new implementations and optimization efforts for our clients across various industries. This is a hybrid role, with the on-site portion being in Chicago, IL. The consultant will be required to visit the client site 3 days on site and 2 days off site.

Job Requirements:

• Lead end-to-end implementations of Oracle Cloud Payroll, from requirement gathering to production support.

• Configure payroll elements, balance definitions, fast formulas, payroll flows, costing, and period processing.

• Work closely with business stakeholders to define payroll business processes and ensure Oracle configuration aligns with organizational goals.

• Support integrations with timekeeping, financials, benefits, and third-party payroll/tax providers.

• Design, develop, and test Fast Formulas for payroll processing, validation, and costing.

• Lead CRP, SIT, UAT and support go-live planning, cutover, and post-production activities.

• Develop documentation for functional designs, test scripts, SOPs, user training, and support transition plans.

• Ensure all payroll configurations comply with federal, state, and local tax regulations and labor laws.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including HCM, Benefits, Absence, and Time and Labor.

Key Responsibilities:

• Minimum of 7 years of hands-on experience implementing and supporting Oracle Cloud Payroll.

• Strong understanding of Oracle Payroll architecture, elements, balances, costing, fast formulas, and payroll flows.

• Experience with U.S. Payroll (multi-state); global payroll knowledge is a plus.

• Deep knowledge of HCM Extracts, HDL, and integrations with third-party vendors.

• Experience working with Oracle Time & Labor, Absence Management, and Benefits modules.

• Ability to independently lead workshops, requirement sessions, and client presentations.

• Strong troubleshooting and issue resolution skills.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Oracle Cloud Payroll Certification preferred.

Job Benefits:

• Competitive FTE salary range based on experience and education of approximately $100,000-$130,000 USD

• Paid time off

• Medical insurance

• Dental plan

• Vision plan

• Life insurance

• STD/LTD

• Paid holidays