Senior Oracle Payroll Systems Administrator

Kforce Inc; Andover (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Kforce Inc. is seeking an experienced Oracle HCM Cloud Payroll specialist to serve as a functional expert and owner of payroll configurations and issue resolution.

You will partner with Payroll, HR, Finance, and technical teams to enable accurate processing and ongoing optimization. The role involves production support across payroll cycles, troubleshooting complex issues, and implementing workflow improvements to increase efficiency.

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of experience implementing, configuring, or supporting Oracle HCM Cloud
• Strong hands-on experience with Oracle HCM Payroll required
• Experience supporting payroll configuration, processing, testing, troubleshooting, and production issues
• Knowledge of Oracle Payroll flows, integrations, interfaces, extracts, and Fast Formulas
• Experience with system integrations, data flows, and external vendor file exchanges
• Oracle Time and Labor and/or Absence Management experience preferred
• Experience supporting payroll year-end activities, reconciliation, and reporting validation
• Understanding of payroll compliance, tax reporting, and regulatory requirements
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and root-cause analysis skills
• Ability to work effectively across HR, Payroll, Finance, and technical teams
• Strong documentation, communication, and process-improvement skills

Responsibilities

• Serve as a functional expert for Oracle HCM Cloud Payroll, supporting configuration, troubleshooting, testing, enhancements, and ongoing optimization
• Provide production support throughout payroll processing cycles and resolve system issues impacting timely and accurate payroll
• Troubleshoot payroll flows, integrations, interfaces, extracts, configuration, and data-related issues
• Partner with Payroll, HR, Finance, technical teams, and external vendors to resolve complex system issues
• Maintain payroll system configurations and controls to support accurate and compliant processing
• Monitor and support integrations between Oracle HCM and external payroll, vendor, and financial systems
• Perform diagnostic testing and support application upgrades, enhancements, and releases
• Implement workflow improvements, automation, and system configurations to increase operational efficiency
• Support recurring and year-end payroll activities, including reconciliation, reporting validation, and system readiness
• Develop and maintain procedures, system documentation, and user training materials
• Provide guidance on Oracle HCM capabilities, configuration options, risks, and process improvements
• Participate in critical payroll support and issue-resolution activities as needed

Skills

Troubleshooting

Root-cause analysis

Analytical skills

Documentation

Cross-functional collaboration

Process improvement

Tools

Oracle HCM Cloud Payroll

Oracle Time and Labor

Absence Management

Job description

Responsibilities

• Serve as a functional expert for Oracle HCM Cloud Payroll, supporting configuration, troubleshooting, testing, enhancements, and ongoing optimization
• Provide production support throughout payroll processing cycles and resolve system issues impacting timely and accurate payroll
• Troubleshoot payroll flows, integrations, interfaces, extracts, configuration, and data-related issues
• Partner with Payroll, HR, Finance, technical teams, and external vendors to resolve complex system issues
• Maintain payroll system configurations and controls to support accurate and compliant processing
• Monitor and support integrations between Oracle HCM and external payroll, vendor, and financial systems
• Perform diagnostic testing and support application upgrades, enhancements, and releases
• Implement workflow improvements, automation, and system configurations to increase operational efficiency
• Support recurring and year-end payroll activities, including reconciliation, reporting validation, and system readiness
• Develop and maintain procedures, system documentation, and user training materials
• Provide guidance on Oracle HCM capabilities, configuration options, risks, and process improvements
• Participate in critical payroll support and issue-resolution activities as needed

Requirements

• 3-5+ years of experience implementing, configuring, or supporting Oracle HCM Cloud
• Strong hands‑on experience with Oracle HCM Payroll required
• Experience supporting payroll configuration, processing, testing, troubleshooting, and production issues
• Knowledge of Oracle Payroll flows, integrations, interfaces, extracts, and Fast Formulas
• Experience with system integrations, data flows, and external vendor file exchanges
• Oracle Time and Labor and/or Absence Management experience preferred
• Experience supporting payroll year‑end activities, reconciliation, and reporting validation
• Understanding of payroll compliance, tax reporting, and regulatory requirements
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and root‑cause analysis skills
• Ability to work effectively across HR, Payroll, Finance, and technical teams
• Strong documentation, communication, and process‑improvement skills

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.