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CSX•Jacksonville, FL

About The Position

The Manager, Payroll Systems & Data Analytics is a hands-on role responsible for supporting Oracle HCM Payroll functional operations and contributing to data and analytics solutions. This role partners closely with Payroll, HR, IT, and Data/Analytics teams to help ensure accurate payroll execution, compliant system configurations, and effective reporting across the organization. This position combines payroll expertise with data and reporting skills to support system configuration, maintenance, and analytics initiatives. The ideal candidate will contribute to reliable payroll system operations while assisting in the development of data solutions that support reporting and operational decision-making.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree
3+ years of experience in data/reporting roles and/or Payroll HCM systems support
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Engineering, or a related field
5+ years of experience in Payroll HCM systems support and/or data/reporting roles
Expertise in: Oracle HCM Payroll configuration
Fast Formula development
SQL Server
Microsoft Fabric
Power BI
Python/PySpark
Experience and working knowledge of payroll processing and integrations
Experience working in regulated environments with strong governance and audit controls
Background supporting enterprise-scale payroll operations and analytics environments
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Attention to detail and data accuracy
Ability to manage functional and technical environments
Effective collaboration and communication skills
Continuous improvement mindset with focus on innovation and scalability

Responsibilities

Design and contribute to development of data structures and reporting solutions
Build and maintain data pipelines utilizing Microsoft Fabric (Dataflows, Pipelines, Notebooks, Lakehouse)
Develop and optimize Delta tables using Python/PySpark
Assist in creating and maintaining datasets and semantic models for enterprise reporting
Integrate data across multiple systems into a unified reporting layer
Establish and enforce data modeling standards, governance practices, and data quality controls
Develop and manage Power BI solutions, including: Semantic models, Dataset optimization, Report performance tuning
Leverage SQL Server to design and optimize complex queries and data transformations
Deliver scalable, high-performance reporting solutions that enable enterprise-wide insights
Lead and support the design, configuration, and maintenance of Oracle HCM Payroll components
Develop and maintain Fast Formulas to support payroll calculations
Evaluate all system changes for financial impact, accuracy, and compliance
Support payroll processing cycles including testing, validation, reconciliation, and issue resolution
Manage defects and service requests in collaboration with Oracle and internal technical teams
Ensure strict adherence to change control and governance processes, including documentation and audit readiness
Serve as lead and support for integrations between Oracle Fusion Payroll and external systems (e.g., ADP, SAP, benefits providers, financial platforms)
Support adoption and testing of user interface enhancements (e.g., Tax Engine, Oracle Redwood)
Assist with impact analysis and regression testing for quarterly Oracle releases
Partner with cross-functional teams to support best practices for data governance, naming conventions, and documentation across systems and platforms
Partner with Payroll, HR, IT, Finance, and Data teams to translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions
Drive operational efficiency, process improvements, and innovation across payroll systems and analytics