Lead Software Engineer - Oracle HCM Payroll
On-site · Columbus, Ohio, United States
Job Summary
Lead Oracle HCM Cloud Payroll workstream for a multi-platform US payroll automation program at JPMorgan Chase. Translate business requirements into functional designs and configuration workbooks; oversee end-to-end delivery from requirements through release. Configure and optimize Oracle HCM Cloud Payroll, manage quarterly updates and legislative patches, and ensure accurate integrations and reconciliations. Partner with Payroll/HR and tech teams to align scope, timelines, and change control; establish strong internal controls and audit readiness. Direct and mentor cross-functional team members, manage vendor/Oracle Support coordination, and serve as the functional technology stakeholder for service operations. Maintain comprehensive documentation and drive incident/problem resolution, RCA outcomes, and SLA compliance.
Required Qualifications
- Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts
- 5+ years hands-on experience with Oracle HCM (Fusion)
- 5+ years specializing in Oracle HCM Cloud Payroll as a lead or SME
- Deep expertise in US payroll configuration (elements, balances, costing, retro/proration, payroll flows, year-end processing) and reconciliations
- Strong US payroll domain knowledge: federal, state, local tax withholding; garnishments; benefits-linked deductions; FLSA and overtime rules
- Experience managing quarterly updates and legislative patches (impact assessment, regression planning, release execution)
- Familiarity with integrations: HCM, Time, Benefits, Finance/GL (HDL/PBL, OIC, REST/SOAP)
- Vendor and Oracle Support coordination (SR lifecycle, escalation, resolution)
- Clear, concise communication with Payroll, HR, and technology stakeholders
- Documentation discipline (functional designs, configuration records, test scripts, runbooks)
- Experience directing cross-functional teams and mentoring colleagues
- Experience with end-to-end delivery lifecycle (requirements -> design -> configuration -> testing -> cutover -> release)
- Experience coordinating testing cycles and managing defects to closure
- Preferred: Oracle HCM Cloud Payroll Implementation certification(s)
- Preferred: Fast Formulas, HCM Extracts, HDL, OTBI, BI Publisher
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