Payroll Systems Specialist

Inceed; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Inceed, a staffing partner in Denver, CO, is helping a client hire a Payroll Systems Specialist to join their team. The role supports Oracle Cloud Payroll operations, fixes system issues, and handles configurations and integrations with strong growth prospects.

The position requires 2+ years of multi-state payroll processing and 1+ year of Oracle Cloud Payroll experience, plus solid analytic and communication skills.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of multi-state payroll processing experience.
• 1+ year of Oracle Cloud Payroll experience.
• Strong understanding of payroll tax and payroll accounting.
• Knowledge of wage and hour laws.
• Experience with testing and validating system changes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• High attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage confidential information appropriately.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day Oracle Cloud Payroll operations and user needs.
• Research, document, and resolve payroll system issues.
• Manage payroll-related help desk tickets through resolution.
• Partner with HR, Payroll, Operations, HCM Support, and Accounting.
• Submit and track Service Requests with Oracle Support.
• Assist with testing payroll updates, corrections, and new requirements.
• Create and maintain system documentation, QRGs, and test scripts.
• Support year-end payroll activities and special projects.
• Execute unit testing for quarterly Oracle Fusion updates.
• Assist with technical initiatives and process improvements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Discretion with data

Tools

Oracle Cloud Payroll

Oracle Fusion

PeopleSoft

JD Edwards

Job description

Compensation

$85,000 - $95,000 annually, depending on experience

Inceed has partnered with a great company to help find a skilled Payroll Systems Specialist to join their team!

This is an exciting opportunity to step into a newly created role supporting payroll operations. You’ll join a growing team focused on improving payroll processes, resolving system issues, and supporting critical integrations and configurations. If you enjoy solving complex problems, collaborating across teams, and making an impact in a high-visibility function, this role offers strong growth potential and meaningful day-to-day variety.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Support day-to-day Oracle Cloud Payroll operations and user needs
• Research, document, and resolve payroll system issues
• Manage payroll-related help desk tickets through resolution
• Partner with HR, Payroll, Operations, HCM Support, and Accounting
• Submit and track Service Requests with Oracle Support
• Assist with testing payroll updates, corrections, and new requirements
• Create and maintain system documentation, QRGs, and test scripts
• Support year-end payroll activities and special projects
• Execute unit testing for quarterly Oracle Fusion updates
• Assist with technical initiatives and process improvements

Required Qualifications & Experience

• 2+ years of multi-state payroll processing experience
• 1+ year of Oracle Cloud Payroll experience
• Strong understanding of payroll tax and payroll accounting
• Knowledge of wage and hour laws
• Experience with testing and validating system changes
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• High attention to detail and organizational skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to manage confidential information appropriately

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

• Experience with Canadian payroll processes
• Exposure to Oracle enterprise systems
• Background in PeopleSoft or JD Edwards
• Experience supporting payroll integrations
• Familiarity with HCM workflows and ticketing
• Experience creating process documentation
• Previous work in a collaborative payroll systems environment
• Competitive salary and PTO flex program
• Parking support provided
• This opportunity includes a comprehensive and competitive benefits package—details will be shared during later stages of the hiring process.

Other Information

• This position requires a background check and drug test
• This position is fully onsite Monday-Thursday

Our client unable to provide sponsorship at this time.

Inceed is an equal opportunity employer. Inceed prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.