Payroll Business Analyst

vTech Solution; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

vTech Solution in Houston, TX is seeking a Senior Payroll Support expert to lead operational support and business analysis for Oracle HCM Cloud payroll processes. You will act as a subject matter expert and liaison between Payroll and HR Technology teams to ensure accurate, compliant payroll operations.

Responsibilities include gathering requirements, configuring updates, testing migrations, and ensuring compliance with payroll tax regulations while coordinating across departments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field or equivalent experience.
• Strong understanding of payroll operations, payroll compliance, and business process analysis.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Partner with HR Technology stakeholders to gather, document, and analyze requirements for Oracle HCM enhancements and configurations.
• Support design, testing, deployment, and implementation of Oracle HCM updates, integrations, and enhancements.
• Execute validation and testing activities for migrations, upgrades, releases, and patches to ensure quality.
• Configure Oracle HCM elements in compliance with payroll tax regulations and best practices.
• Provide advanced troubleshooting and support for Oracle HCM system issues and data discrepancies.
• Monitor Oracle HCM Cloud releases and assess impacts to current configurations and processes.
• Develop expertise, mentor teammates, and serve as a subject matter expert.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to validate solutions and ensure alignment with business requirements.

Skills

Payroll operations

Payroll compliance

Business process analysis

Analytical skills

Communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field

Tools

Oracle HCM Cloud

Job description

Job Summary:

The Senior Payroll Support role is a critical position focused on providing expert-level operational support and business analysis for payroll processes, specifically within Oracle HCM Cloud environments. This position acts as a subject matter expert and liaison between Payroll and HR Technology teams to ensure accurate, compliant, and efficient payroll operations through system enhancements, troubleshooting, and collaboration across departments.

Responsibilities:

• Partner with HR Technology stakeholders and business users to gather, document, and analyze requirements for Oracle HCM enhancements and configurations.
• Support the design, testing, deployment, and implementation of Oracle HCM updates, integrations, and enhancements.
• Execute validation and testing activities for system migrations, upgrades, releases, and patches to ensure quality and minimize operational risks.
• Configure Oracle HCM elements in compliance with payroll tax regulations and industry best practices.
• Provide advanced troubleshooting and support for Oracle HCM system issues, data discrepancies, and complex user inquiries.
• Monitor Oracle HCM Cloud releases and assess impacts to current configurations and business processes.
• Develop and maintain application expertise, mentor team members, and serve as a recognized subject matter expert.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to validate solutions and ensure alignment with business requirements and downstream system impacts.

Required Skills & Certifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong understanding of payroll operations, payroll compliance, and business process analysis.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Skills & Certifications:

• 8+ years of experience in payroll processing, payroll tax, finance, or related functions.
• Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience with Oracle HCM Cloud.
• Experience supporting system implementations, integrations, upgrades, and testing activities.

Special Considerations:

• Temporary to hire position with a 4-month initial duration.
• Role requires close collaboration between Payroll and HR Technology teams, demanding strong communication and stakeholder engagement.

Scheduling:

• Standard work schedule based on location in Houston, TX; specific shift details not provided.