Payroll & Benefits SME

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Payroll & Benefits Subject Matter Expert (Oracle Fusion)

Job Description

This role focuses on leading and supporting a large-scale Oracle Fusion Cloud implementation and ongoing optimization for Payroll and Benefits. The Payroll & Benefits Subject Matter Expert (SME) ensures seamless integration between Human Resources, Payroll, Benefits, and Accounting functions so that payroll is processed accurately, benefits are administered correctly, and financial reporting remains consistent and reliable across the Oracle Fusion ecosystem. The position offers flexible, hybrid, or remote work options and can be structured as contract, contract-to-hire, or direct hire, depending on client needs.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary subject matter expert for Oracle Fusion HCM, Payroll, and Benefits modules and act as a trusted advisor to business and technical stakeholders.
• Support Oracle Fusion Cloud implementation activities, including system configuration, functional design, testing, validation, and post–go-live stabilization and optimization.
• Ensure accurate and timely integration and communication between HR, Payroll, Benefits, and Accounting functions within the Oracle Fusion environment.
• Manage and validate end-to-end payroll processing cycles, including earnings, deductions, garnishments, and benefit-related transactions, to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Configure and maintain benefits plans, eligibility rules, deductions, enrollment workflows, and related parameters within Oracle Fusion.
• Partner closely with Accounting and Finance teams to ensure payroll-related financial transactions are properly recorded, integrated with the general ledger, and reconciled.
• Analyze, troubleshoot, and resolve payroll and benefits-related system issues, including cross-functional issues that span HR, Payroll, and Finance.
• Lead and support testing efforts, including User Acceptance Testing (UAT), parallel payroll testing, and reconciliation activities, to validate system behavior and data accuracy.
• Develop, implement, and maintain reporting and audit controls to ensure data integrity, regulatory compliance, and accurate financial and operational reporting.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to identify process improvements, define system enhancements, and recommend best practices for payroll and benefits operations.
• Create clear documentation, training materials, and standard operating procedures to support end users and ensure consistent use of Oracle Fusion Payroll and Benefits functionality.
• Provide strategic guidance throughout the implementation and ongoing support phases, ensuring alignment of payroll, benefits, HR, and accounting processes across the full employee lifecycle.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Accounting, Information Systems, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Several years of experience supporting HRIS, Payroll, and Benefits systems in a complex organizational environment.
• Hands-on experience with Oracle Fusion Cloud HCM implementation projects, including configuration and testing.
• Strong, practical knowledge of Oracle Fusion Payroll and Benefits modules, including core functionality and configuration options.
• Proven experience managing payroll processes, including earnings, deductions, garnishments, benefits administration, and employee data management.
• Solid understanding of payroll accounting, general ledger integrations, and reconciliation processes in an enterprise environment.
• Experience troubleshooting cross-functional HR, Payroll, and Finance system issues and collaborating to resolve root causes.
• Strong stakeholder communication skills with the ability to translate technical concepts into business-friendly language.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with both technical and non-technical teams and to build strong cross-functional relationships.
• Experience with payroll tax processing, payroll reporting, and related compliance activities.
• Proficiency in using Oracle Cloud for payroll processing, payroll benefits administration, payroll tax handling, and payroll reporting.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Completion of multiple Oracle Fusion Cloud implementation projects, particularly in HCM, Payroll, and Benefits.
• Experience with Oracle Fusion HCM, Payroll, Benefits, and Workforce Compensation modules in an enterprise setting.
• In-depth knowledge of payroll tax processing, compliance, and regulatory requirements across multiple jurisdictions.
• Experience with data conversion, integrations, and system testing related to HR, Payroll, and Benefits implementations.
• Oracle Cloud certifications, especially in HCM, Payroll, or Benefits, are preferred.
• Previous consulting experience or participation in large-scale enterprise HRIS or Oracle Fusion Cloud transformations.
• Demonstrated understanding of the full employee lifecycle from hire through payroll processing and benefits administration.
• Ability to provide strategic guidance on aligning payroll, benefits, HR, and accounting processes during implementation and ongoing support.

Work Environment

The role offers a flexible work environment, with options for hybrid or fully remote arrangements depending on client requirements. You will work extensively within the Oracle Fusion Cloud ecosystem, particularly HCM, Payroll, Benefits, and related financial integrations, using modern cloud-based tools and collaboration platforms. The position is available as a contract, contract-to-hire, or direct hire opportunity, providing flexibility in how you engage. Workload is structured around project milestones, implementation phases, testing cycles, and ongoing support activities, with a professional, technology-driven environment focused on continuous improvement and cross-functional collaboration.

This is a Contract position based out of Hartford, CT.

The pay range for this position is $75.00 - $100.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully remote position.

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 24, 2026.

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