Oracle Cloud HCM Payroll Lead

IBM; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology company is seeking an Oracle Cloud Payroll Lead in Denver, Colorado. The role involves providing expert consulting on Oracle Cloud Payroll policies and serving as a subject matter expert in the configuration and management of Oracle Cloud ERP Payroll applications. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree, over 5 years of relevant experience, and strong communication skills. This full-time position is focused on optimizing payroll operations for a variety of clients.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience as an Oracle Cloud Payroll Lead.
• Experience with public sector clients is a strong plus.
• Proven experience with monthly and quarterly patch testing.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert consulting on Oracle Cloud Payroll policies.
• Serve as a subject matter expert in Oracle Cloud ERP Payroll applications.
• Offer recommendations to optimize payroll operations.

Skills

Expert consulting on payroll best practices

Problem-solving abilities

Verbal and written communication skills

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Oracle HCM Cloud tools

HCM Extract

HDL

PBL

Job description

Oracle Cloud Payroll Lead – IBM

A career in IBM Consulting is rooted by long-term relationships and close collaboration with clients across the globe. You'll work with visionaries across multiple industries to improve the hybrid cloud and AI journey for the most innovative and valuable companies in the world. Your ability to accelerate impact and make meaningful change for your clients is enabled by our strategic partner ecosystem and our robust technology platforms across the IBM portfolio.

Your Role And Responsibilities

• Provide expert consulting on best practices for Oracle Cloud Payroll policies and processes.
• Serve as a subject matter expert in the configuration, implementation, and management of Oracle Cloud ERP Payroll applications.
• Offer strategic guidance and recommendations to optimize payroll operations and ensure successful deployment and ongoing support.

Required Technical And Professional Expertise

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as an Oracle Cloud Payroll Lead, including 2–4 years in Oracle Cloud implementations.
• Experience working with public sector clients (e.g., state governments, counties, or cities) is a strong plus.
• Hands‑on experience with Oracle HCM Cloud tools such as HCM Extract, HDL, and PBL is highly preferred.
• Proven experience in monthly and quarterly patch testing, issue resolution, impact analysis, and validation.
• Ability to lead the full software development lifecycle, including analysis, design, configuration, programming, and unit testing.
• Skilled in gathering and analyzing business requirements, identifying process improvement opportunities, and recommending practical solutions.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and debugging abilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, active listening, and interpersonal effectiveness.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proactive and self‑motivated, with the ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively within a team.
• Experience in producing end‑user documentation and facilitating knowledge transfer sessions.

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Information Technology

Industries

IT Services and IT Consulting