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Job Title : Senior Payroll Systems Analyst
Contract Duration : 7 Months
Pay range : $50 - 55 / hr
Work Type : Hybrid
Location : Secaucus, NJ
Schedule : Eastern Time Zone
Job Description : Basic Purpose :
The Senior Payroll Systems Analyst role is responsible for supporting the Corporate Payroll teams by ensuring appropriate system functionality of Oracle Cloud HCM to perform periodic payrolls and tax reporting.
The Senior Payroll Systems Analyst is responsible for collaborating with internal and external partners & collecting requirements for the Business Requirement Document, solutioning & resolving defects, recommending & implementing enhancements, performing unit and user acceptance testing, and creating change control.
The Senior Payroll Systems Analyst requires expertise in complex payroll and timekeeping functions, as well as basic knowledge of benefits, compensation, general auditing, payroll tax, and accounting functions.
This knowledge will be applied to technically support the related payroll, payroll tax, timekeeping, and accounting teams and systems.
Under minimal direction, makes technical decisions regarding the interpretation of data, facts, procedures, policy, tax, and DOL laws.
Responsible for ongoing system analysis, Oracle Cloud HCM system updates, and enhancements to the in-house payroll, tax filing, and timekeeping systems and their related reports and interfaces, in conjunction with HRIS and IT.
Leads and / or supports projects such as acquisition integrations, benefits initiatives, system upgrades, and year-end.
Responsibilities :
Researches high-level inquiries or system errors for the bi-weekly payroll processing as the first point of escalation for payroll supervisor in Oracle Cloud HCM.
Lead testing in special payrolls, such as the PTO payout and bonus payroll process, including merging input files and implementing audits and controls.
Supports bi-weekly, monthly, and quarterly tax reporting, year-end W-2 processing, and Multi-Worksite reporting.
Interprets, tests, and implements all Oracle Cloud HCM updates as well as major system version upgrades.
May develop methodology, tools, and procedures to ensure integration between applications and regulations / policies.
Collaborates with the Payroll team in change management activities including making recommendations, creating and updating documentation, and system training relative to system modifications and / or enhancements.
Prepares detailed design and programming specifications for automated payroll programs and interfaces.
Provides payroll reports using ad hoc report writer product (Oracle Business Intelligence), to meet specific needs of local business units or corporate departments such as payroll operations, compensation, human resources, benefits, accounting, etc.
Recommends new interfaces or programs and revisions to existing programs.
Submits and manages change requests for payroll and time & labor enhancements.
Leads various projects for process improvement or new endeavors which may include outside vendors (payroll, benefits, and / or HR). Supports and / or leads the interdepartmental year-end project plan.
Researches complex payroll and time & labor calculations and processing questions that may relate to garnishment processing, taxation, reversals, adjustments, or off-cycle check processing utilizing in-depth knowledge of the systems.
May run test payrolls to duplicate issues or enlist the support of HR systems or Oracle Global support.
Recommends resolutions to the Senior Payroll Manager or Director, Payroll.
Maintains the time & labor system as needed.
Tests all new system setups and troubleshoots issues.
Tests all requests for service related to time & labor ensuring DOL and company policy compliance.
Tests interface and makes process change recommendations as needed.
Works on the implementation team for integrations of groups new to Oracle time & labor.
Supports time & labor reporting for finance controllers, HR, and payroll customers.
Updates and maintains payroll-related configuration and tables such as companies, pay groups, earnings, deductions, localities, and taxation definitions.
Ensures proper setup for new deductions, taxes & earnings (i.e. taxation, wage reporting & benefit eligibility).
Creates and updates documentation for payroll system-related processes and procedures.
Review system requirements with payroll leadership to ensure appropriate levels of knowledge are maintained and distributed.
Conducts training sessions on software or system procedures as needed.
Qualifications :
Education Preferred :
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Business, or Human Resources or equivalent experience required
Work Experience :
6 years of experience in a Human Resources, HR Technology, Payroll, or Time & Labor role
6 years of professional experience with Oracle HCM Cloud or another Cloud-based HCM or payroll technology
Oracle Absence or Time & Labor experience a plus
Other :
Must have good project management skills
Advanced payroll and system analytical skills
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Customer focused mindset
Advanced proficiency in Excel
Basic knowledge of PeopleSoft and / or Oracle HCM Cloud experience
CPP (Certified Payroll Professional) is a plus
Physical and Mental :
Ability to multi-task, Analytical skills, Ability to follow verbal or written instructions, thinking analytically, Communication, Using effective verbal communication, Using effective written communication, Handling stress & emotions, Concentrating on tasks, Making decisions, Adjusting to change
Benefits :
Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans
401k Retirement Fund
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