Oracle Payroll US Implementation Lead

Functions

RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential

• Leads end‑to‑end Oracle HCM Cloud Payroll implementation activities for US alongside implementation partner and US payroll team
• Assist implementation partners with build validation and design reviews
• Partners with Corp. Payroll IT for software configuration and testing for new processes and updates.
• Supports payroll‑related integrations (Time & Labor, Benefits, GL, tax vendors)
• Work closely with the HR Admin, Legal, Finance, Tax, and IT functions
• Identifies key testing areas alongside US payroll team and project Test Lead
• Participates and supports the team in unit testing, system testing, UAT, and parallel payroll runs
• Analyze payroll results to ensure accuracy and compliance
• Identify root causes of payroll defects and partner with project teams for resolution
• Retest corrections and support testing sign‑off
• Support payroll data conversion activities using HDL, spreadsheets, and payroll loads
• Review and validate payroll configuration including:
• Elements, balances, formulas, payroll calendars
  

Costing, tax setup, and legislative configurations employee data, year‑to‑date balances, and historical payroll information

• Assist with reconciliation between legacy systems and Oracle Cloud Payroll
• Troubleshoot payroll calculation, balance, and interface issues during implementation
• Manage and track payroll defects using project tools
• Escalate complex issues to Oracle Support or implementation vendors
• Provide post‑go‑live hyper care support to payroll and Time & Labor teams to ensure successful production payrolls
• Conduct special projects in alignment with deadlines, including cross-functional
• Help resolve Time & Labor and payroll related issues.
• Effective partner with cross-functional departments to meet various objectives and contribute to enterprise initiatives
• Maintain confidentiality of data and employee information
  
  

Oracle Cloud Payroll US Implementation Lead Supervisory Responsibilities

• This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.
  
  

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Business Administration, or related field. Equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered
• Experience leading numerous Oracle Cloud Payroll implementations or conversions
• 5 years of experience with Oracle HCM Cloud Payroll
• Demonstrated experience leading payroll implementations or HCM system deployments
• Strong understanding of end‑to‑end payroll processing
• Experience with payroll testing, reconciliation, and issue resolution
• Experience with Fast Formulas and payroll balances
• Leader in providing best practice for payroll implementation and transition to production
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills
• Minimum of 10 years of experience with local statutory requirements and local labor law, federal statutory requirements, and federal labor law
• Working knowledge of payroll functions across numerous US states
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Programs, specifically Word and Excel
  
  

DESIRED

• Certified Payroll Professional Certification or CPP candidate
• Exposure to most recent Oracle Cloud quarterly updates during implementation
• U.S. payroll processing experience (multi‑state preferred)
• Awareness of Worldwide Payroll
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, And Other Characteristics

• Use feedback and reflection to develop personal strengths and address areas for professional development
• Support knowledge transfer to payroll operations and Time & Labor teams
• Leads documenting standard operating procedures and support models
• Creates and review of payroll design documents, test scripts, and configuration workbooks
• Embraces training and development opportunities
• Demonstrates the ability to prioritize in response to changing situations
• Promotes an environment of continuous process improvement
• Ability to work in a team environment, remaining attentive to ideas, recognizing responsibilities, and actively participating with others to accomplish assignments and achieve desired goals
• Demonstrates behaviors that align with Oceaneering’s core values
• Ability to understand and apply policies, rules, regulations, and operating principles
• Ability to establish and maintain project priorities with a high degree of accuracy
  
  

About Us

Oceaneering is a global provider of engineered services and products, primarily to the offshore energy industry. We develop products and services for use throughout the lifecycle of an offshore oilfield, from drilling to decommissioning. We operate the world's premier fleet of work class ROVs. Additionally, we are a leader in offshore oilfield maintenance services, umbilicals, subsea hardware, and tooling. We also use applied technology expertise to serve the defense, material handling, aerospace, science, and renewable energy industries.