Oracle Fusion HCM Payroll Functional Consultant

Job Summary
The Oracle Fusion HCM Global Payroll Functional Consultant is responsible for the implementation, configuration, support, and ongoing optimization of Oracle Fusion Global Payroll across multiple countries. The role involves close coordination with HR, Payroll, Finance, third-party payroll vendors, and technical teams to ensure accurate, compliant, and timely payroll processing

Key Responsibilities:

Global Payroll Configuration Support:

• Implement and configure Oracle Fusion Global Payroll for multi-country payrolls including UAE, Egypt, KSA, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, African countries, etc.,
• Configure payroll statutory units, payroll definitions, elements, balances, and calculation rules.
• Configure deductions, earnings, allowances, overtime, retro pay, and recurring/non-recurring elements.
• Support payroll calendars, consolidation groups, costing, and payment methods.

Payroll Processing Validation:

• Support end-to-end payroll processing including:
  • Pre-payroll validations
  • Payroll runs and recalculations.
  • Retro-pay processing.
  • Payroll balances and reconciliation.
• Analyze and resolve payroll run errors, balance discrepancies, and costing issues.
• Support parallel payroll runs and cutover activities during implementations or transitions.

Statutory Compliance:

• Configure and support country-specific statutory rules (tax, social insurance, end-of-service benefits, etc.).
• Ensure payroll compliance with local regulations and internal audit requirements.
• Support statutory reporting and year-end processes.

Integrations Interfaces:

• Support payroll integrations with:
  • Third-party payroll engines (e.g., Ramco and other local providers)
  • Finance / GL systems.
  • Banks and payment files
• Support inbound and outbound integrations using HDL, extracts, and payroll interfaces.

Payroll Security Controls:

• Configure payroll security roles and data access.
• Ensure PII handling, masking, and compliance with data privacy standards.
• Support audit queries, payroll controls, and segregation of duties.

Testing, UAT Deployment:

• Prepare payroll test scenarios and test data.
• Support UAT cycles, defect resolution, and sign-off.
• Support production deployments, payroll dry runs, and post-go-live stabilization.

Documentation Stakeholder Support:

• Prepare functional design documents, payroll setup workbooks, and process documentation.
• Work closely with HR, Finance, Infosec, and external payroll vendors.
• Provide functional guidance and support during payroll cycles.

Required Skills:

• 6+ years of experience in Oracle Payroll (Fusion and/or EBS), with strong hands-on Fusion Global Payroll experience.
• Strong understanding of payroll concepts, statutory compliance, and payroll controls.
• Experience supporting multi-country payroll implementations or rollouts.
• Hands-on experience with HDL, payroll balances, costing, and integrations.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and reconciliation skills.
• Excellent documentation and stakeholder communication skills.
• Experience with payroll vendor integrations (e.g., Ramco, SAP, ADP, local payroll systems).
• Experience supporting Middle East payrolls (UAE, KSA, Egypt, etc.).
• Exposure to Redwood UI and Oracle quarterly updates.
• Experience in audit, compliance, and payroll transformation initiatives.

Why Join Us:

• Opportunities to work on transformative projects, cutting-edge technology and innovative solutions with leading global firms across industry sectors.
• Continuous investment in employee growth and professional development with a strong focus on up re-skilling.
• Competitive compensation benefits, ESOPs and international assignments.
• Supportive environment with healthy work-life balance and a focus on employee well-being.
• Open culture that values diverse perspectives, encourages transparent communication and rewards contributions.