Oracle HCM Payroll Director

The Hackett Group•United States,

17h

About The Position

The Hackett Group, a leading global strategy and operations consulting firm, helps clients generate more value from an Oracle implementation because of our deep knowledge of best practices in finance, human resources, supply chain management, and customer relationship management. Leveraging the world’s most comprehensive proprietary benchmarking and best practices database, The Hackett Group can configure best-practice insights directly into your Oracle implementation while meeting the unique requirements of your business. Our approach to Oracle implementation is simple yet powerful: understand the practices of world-class organizations; design and configure client-specific solutions that enable best practices; and deliver successful implementations rapidly and efficiently. The Hackett Group is seeking an experienced Oracle Cloud HCM Payroll Director to join our Oracle practice. This individual will serve as a trusted advisor to clients while remaining actively engaged in solution design, configuration strategy, implementation delivery, and team leadership. The ideal candidate will combine deep Oracle Cloud Payroll expertise with strong consulting, delivery management, and business development capabilities.

Requirements

10+ years of consulting experience with Oracle HCM solutions
Extensive hands-on experience implementing Oracle Cloud Payroll
Proven experience leading multiple full lifecycle Oracle Cloud HCM implementations from planning and design through go-live and hypercare
Experience serving as Engagement Lead, Solution Architect, Project Lead, or Program Lead on large-scale Oracle Cloud implementations
Ability to engage senior business leaders and communicate complex concepts through effective storytelling and solution presentations
Strong expertise in payroll processes, payroll operations, compliance considerations, and Oracle leading practices
Demonstrated ability to design scalable business solutions while remaining hands-on in implementation activities
Experience managing project financials, staffing plans, delivery quality, and client relationships
Proven leadership experience managing and mentoring consulting teams
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and solution-design capabilities
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
Experience supporting business development, proposal responses, and client pursuits
Ability to adapt quickly, lead through ambiguity, and drive successful client outcomes
Commitment to following Hackett delivery methodology and quality standards

Nice To Haves

Oracle Cloud Payroll Certification
Experience with Oracle Time and Labor, Absence Management, Benefits, Compensation, or Workforce Management
Experience leading global or multi-country payroll implementations
Experience with payroll integrations, reporting, data conversion, and testing strategies
Experience supporting practice growth initiatives and developing consulting talent

Responsibilities

Lead Oracle Cloud Payroll implementations and transformation programs from strategy through deployment and stabilization
Serve as a trusted advisor to executive stakeholders, guiding business process transformation and Oracle Cloud adoption
Lead discovery sessions, workshops, and solution design discussions to define future-state business processes
Provide subject matter expertise in Oracle Cloud Payroll and related HCM modules
Maintain hands-on involvement in solution architecture, configuration design, testing strategy, issue resolution, and deployment activities
Conduct solution reviews and provide guidance on complex payroll, compliance, integration, and reporting requirements
Drive fit-gap assessments and recommend scalable solutions aligned with Oracle leading practices
Oversee testing, cutover planning, deployment activities, and post-production support strategies
Review and guide integration designs, data conversion activities, reconciliation processes, and payroll validation efforts
Lead project teams consisting of onshore and offshore consultants while ensuring delivery quality and project success
Manage project financials, resource planning, risk management, scope control, and client expectations
Provide executive-level status reporting and facilitate issue resolution across stakeholder groups
Mentor and develop consultants, senior consultants, and managers within the HCM practice
Support practice growth through solution development, methodology enhancements, recruiting, training, and knowledge sharing
Participate in business development activities including proposal development, client presentations, solution demonstrations, and pursuit support
Maintain knowledge of Oracle Cloud innovations, payroll regulations, industry trends, and consulting best practices