Oracle HCM Payroll Benefits and OTL Functional Lead

Position Description:
• Participated in design, development, and testing of satellite tracking software systems used in military space operations and monitoring activities.
• Conducted quality assurance testing to validate system functionality and ensure software met operational performance standards before deployment.
• Assisted in satellite launch rehearsals providing technical support for software systems involved in mission planning and tracking operations.
• Developed technical documentation and user manuals supporting system deployment, troubleshooting, and operational use by military personnel.
• Supported system maintenance, updates, and troubleshooting ensuring long-term reliability of satellite tracking and communications software.

Minimum Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or equivalent.
• 10+ years of overall ERP implementation and/or administration experience.
• 5–7+ years of Human Capital Management (HCM) experience with a strong focus on Payroll, Benefits, and Oracle Time & Labor (OTL) within Oracle Fusion Cloud.
• 5+ years of experience serving as an HCM Functional Lead for Oracle Fusion Cloud, specifically supporting Payroll, Benefits, and OTL modules.
• Strong expertise in Oracle Fusion Cloud configurations, including custom fields and Fast Formulas, with solid understanding of integrations across Oracle Fusion applications and third-party systems—especially as they relate to Payroll, Benefits, and OTL processes.
• Experience leading full project lifecycles including requirements gathering, solution design, testing, and deployment for Payroll, Benefits, and OTL implementations or enhancements.
• Strong understanding of the Oracle Fusion data model and data dictionary, with the ability to translate business requirements into effective solutions across Payroll, Benefits, and Time & Labor functions.
• Excellent collaboration, communication (verbal and written), and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to mentor and support team members across different functional and technical domains.

Preferred Experience:

• Working knowledge of Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) and Oracle Fusion configurations.
• Expertise in security roles, access controls, and workflow setup within Oracle Fusion applications.
• Strong combination of business acumen in Finance, HR, and Payroll with deep technical IT knowledge.
• Hands-on experience with Oracle Fusion applications such as ERP and EPM, with strong exposure to Payroll, Benefits, and Oracle Time & Labor (OTL) processes preferred.
• Demonstrated initiative to stay current with evolving technology trends and Oracle Cloud advancements.
• Strong interpersonal, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to clearly translate complex technical and functional concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to work independently, manage priorities effectively, and deliver high-quality results with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

• In-depth understanding of Oracle Fusion Cloud HCM with a strong focus on Payroll, Benefits, and Oracle Time & Labor (OTL), enabling effective partnership with business SMEs to optimize use of the application suite.
• Responsible for configuration, Fast Formulas, custom fields, and overall system performance related to Payroll, Benefits, and OTL processes within Oracle Fusion Cloud.
• Review and assess impacts of Oracle Fusion quarterly releases and patch deployments, coordinating testing and validation with business teams, particularly for Payroll, Benefits, and OTL functionality.
• Lead end-to-end testing for enhancements and production fixes, including development of test plans and test scripts specific to Payroll, Benefits, and Time & Labor processes.
• Design and manage security roles with a focus on Payroll, Benefits, and OTL data access, ensuring least-privilege access and conducting regular security audits to identify and remediate risks.
• Proactively monitor Oracle Fusion Cloud application performance, stability, and architecture to ensure reliability, integrity, and recoverability of Payroll, Benefits, and OTL services.
• Collaborate with internal IT teams, external vendors, and Oracle to manage environment maintenance schedules, refreshes, and outages with awareness of Payroll and OTL business impacts.
• Design and implement best practices to improve functionality, reliability, and security of Oracle Fusion Cloud applications, with emphasis on Payroll, Benefits, and OTL modules.
• Troubleshoot complex issues within Oracle Fusion Cloud applications, partnering with Security, Network, Service Desk, and vendor teams to ensure timely resolution, especially for Payroll and Time & Labor-related issues.
• Develop functional and technical specifications for integrations and peripheral applications that interface with Payroll, Benefits, and Oracle Time & Labor (OTL).
• Document system requirements, process flows, policies, and procedures to support Payroll, Benefits, and OTL operations and governance.
• Mentor and train team members on Oracle Fusion Cloud applications, with emphasis on Payroll, Benefits, and OTL functional and technical knowledge.