Director of Oracle Cloud HCM Technical Payroll Operations

UnitedHealth Group•Eden Prairie, MN

12d•Hybrid

About The Position

Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology, to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by diversity and inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together. Enterprise Technology Infrastructure, Platforms & Services (ETIPS) delivers services and operational support to meet business integration objectives. Architecture leadership to provide scalable, secure, and highly available infrastructure solutions to meet care delivery business needs and enable future business growth. Our culture of integrity, diversity and inclusion is the foundation of all we do. Our platforms and services empower speed to market to meet consumer needs while improving the overall health care experience. We strive to provide an exceptional experience to those with whom we work and serve. The role is for a manager overseeing payroll, time and labor, and absence modules within Oracle HCM, responsible for system configuration, maintenance, and operational support. This position requires hands-on experience managing live Oracle payroll operations, solid leadership skills, and the ability to coordinate with multiple teams to ensure smooth payroll processes and system enhancements. The manager will lead a team, handle quarterly Oracle cloud releases, and must be local to Minnesota for regular onsite collaboration, with remote work flexibility and travel requirements. If you are located in Minnesota, you will have the flexibility to work remotely as you take on some tough challenges. You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Requirements

5+ years of managerial experience with Oracle HCM payroll, time and labor, and absence modules
3+ years of experience leading a full stack team of engineers
Proven track record managing live Oracle payroll operations for organizations with 5,000+ employees
Direct involvement overseeing quarterly Oracle cloud releases and managing release notes
Skilled in liaising with payroll, technical, and international teams to resolve issues
Experience triaging and escalating technical issues to deeper technical teams or Oracle support
Solid project planning, resource management, and communication skills
Local to Minnesota for regular onsite work; remote work allowed
Willingness to travel 25–50%25 for payroll support and team collaboration

Nice To Haves

Advanced experience with Oracle integrations, extensions, and fast formulas for technical troubleshooting
Proven success transitioning Oracle modules from implementation partners to internal teams
Experience supporting both US and international payroll processes, including external vendor data feeds
Demonstrated expertise in implementing and managing Oracle payroll, time and labor, and absence modules in large organizations
Solid leadership in project planning, resource allocation, and annual roadmapping
Effective communication and stakeholder management across payroll, technical, and international teams
Familiarity with defect resolution and enhancement cycles in Oracle HCM

Responsibilities

Oversee payroll, time and labor, and absence modules within Oracle HCM, responsible for system configuration, maintenance, and operational support
Directly manage three staff members, with a broader matrix team of approximately 10–15 people
Lead project planning, resource allocation, and annual roadmapping for the team 3
Manage quarterly and ongoing Oracle cloud releases, including review and management of release notes
Liaise with payroll processing teams, technical teams, and international payroll to ensure smooth operations and resolve issues
Triage and escalate technical issues, including determining when to involve deeper technical teams or Oracle support
Hands-on experience managing live/production operations in Oracle payroll, ideally with prior implementation and operational knowledge in large organizations
Solid project planning, resource management, and communication skills; ability to manage defect resolution and enhancement cycles
Evaluate emerging trends to inform solution design and strategic innovation