Oracle HCM Payroll Architect

ApexIT

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Apex IT is seeking an experienced Oracle Cloud HCM Payroll Solution Architect to lead the design and delivery of complex Oracle Cloud HCM Payroll solutions for enterprise clients. This individual will serve as the functional and solution architecture lead throughout the implementation lifecycle, partnering with executive stakeholders, business leaders, and technical teams to deliver scalable, best-practice Oracle Cloud HCM solutions. The ideal candidate possesses deep expertise in Oracle Cloud Payroll and its integration with the broader Oracle HCM suite, including Core HR, Benefits, Time & Labor, Absence Management, Compensation, and Fast Formula. The Solution Architect will provide strategic guidance, lead solution design workshops, establish implementation standards, mentor consulting teams, and ensure successful project delivery while supporting Apex IT's continued growth and thought leadership.

Requirements

Thorough understanding of information technology procedures and practices.
Flexible to changing needs.
Organized with attention to detail.
Good at follow-up
Willingness to get hands on with the product.
Works well with a team
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent analytical, logical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
Thorough understanding of Oracle HCM Payroll principles and planning.
Proficient with, or able to quickly become proficient with, a range of general and specialized applications, software and hardware used in the organization and the industry.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Business, Human Resources, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience).
10+ years of Oracle HCM implementation experience.
7+ years of Oracle Cloud Payroll implementation experience.
Multiple full lifecycle Oracle Cloud HCM Payroll implementations as Solution Architect or Lead Consultant.
Deep expertise in Oracle Cloud Payroll configuration.
Strong knowledge of: Core HR, Time & Labor, Benefits, Absence Management, Compensation, Security
Experience designing enterprise Payroll architecture.
Strong understanding of payroll legislation and compliance.
Experience leading functional consulting teams.
Strong executive communication and presentation skills.
Oracle Cloud Payroll Certification.
Oracle Cloud HCM Certification(s).
Experience with Oracle Fusion Applications.
Experience with Fast Formula development.
Experience with Oracle Integration Cloud (OIC).
Experience implementing payroll integrations with third-party vendors (ADP, banks, tax providers, benefit providers, etc.).
Consulting experience within a professional services organization.

Nice To Haves

Experience with global payroll implementations is preferred.

Responsibilities

Serve as the lead Oracle Cloud HCM Payroll Solution Architect on enterprise implementations.
Design end-to-end Oracle Cloud HCM Payroll solutions aligned with client business objectives and Oracle best practices.
Lead solution architecture across Payroll and related Oracle HCM modules including: Core HR, Time & Labor (OTL), Absence Management, Benefits, Compensation, Talent Management.
Design scalable global payroll solutions supporting multiple legal employers, business units, and payroll relationships.
Define implementation standards, governance, and solution design documentation.
Serve as trusted advisor to executive sponsors and business stakeholders.
Facilitate executive workshops and solution strategy sessions.
Translate complex business requirements into scalable Oracle Cloud HCM solutions.
Provide recommendations regarding business process transformation and Oracle leading practices.
Present solution architecture to executive leadership and steering committees.
Lead functional workstreams through the complete implementation lifecycle: Discovery, Solution Design, Configuration, Conference Room Pilots, Testing, Data Conversion, User Acceptance Testing, Cutover, Hypercare.
Collaborate closely with Project Managers to manage scope, risks, timelines, and resource planning.
Ensure solution quality through design reviews and governance checkpoints.
Partner with technical teams to design integrations using: Oracle Integration Cloud (OIC), HDL/HSDL, HCM Extracts, BI Publisher, OTBI, BICC, REST APIs.
Review technical designs to ensure alignment with functional architecture.
May assist with training members of the technical staff.
May conduct interviews.
Assigns duties and responsibilities and oversees workflow of project staff.
May conduct project performance evaluations that are timely and constructive.

Benefits

Comprehensive Medical Insurance (Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) High Deductible or Copay plans) with Wellness Program and Teledoc
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Medical Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) – Full and Limited Purpose
Dental Insurance Options
Vision Insurance Options
Critical Illness Insurance
Accident insurance
Hospital Indemnity Insurance
Profit-Sharing Program
401(k) Program (available after eligibility period)
Travel Incentive
Employer-Paid Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
Employer-Paid Short-Term Disability
Employer-Paid Long-Term Disability
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Bi-Weekly Pay via Direct Deposit
Employee Discount Marketplace
Life Insurance
Pre-Paid Legal
Pet Insurance
Paid Time Off, Paid Sick Leave, Paid Holidays
Flexible Scheduling
Remote Work
Learning and Development Activities
Employee Assistance Program