Payroll Operations Accounting Techno-Functional Manager

Job Title: Payroll Operations Accounting Techno-Functional Manager
Location: New York, NY 10036 (Onsite)
Contract: 8 Months (Extension Possible)
Pay Range: $80/hr. - $95/hr.

Job Description:
Overview:
The Client Payroll Department is seeking a talented and detail-oriented contractor to support our Payroll Operations team in testing for Oracle Fusion implementation. In this role, you will play a critical part in ensuring the integrity of our payroll results through system validations, reconciliations, and testing enhancements within the Oracle Fusion Project. This is an excellent opportunity for professionals with a strong background in HR systems, payroll operations, and data analysis to make a significant impact within a dynamic, collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support Client Payroll Operations by performing system validations and reconciliations in Oracle Fusion and related platforms and integrations.
• Test, document, and support the testing and defect processes.
• Assist in the preparation and execution of audits related to payroll data system transactions.
• Analyze payroll Union data for accuracy, consistency, and completeness, identifying and helping to resolve discrepancies.
• Analyze payroll Costing data for accuracy, consistency, and completeness, identifying and helping to resolve discrepancies with Oracle GL.
• Perform analysis and detail validations for Parallel Payroll Testing.
• Collaborate closely with Tech and Payroll to ensure review of all noted differences with documented resolutions.
• Communicate findings, issues, and recommendations to relevant stakeholders in a clear and concise manner.
• Utilize Microsoft Excel for data analysis, reporting, and reconciliation activities.
• Participate in user acceptance testing (UAT) for new system features, enhancements, or integrations.

Required Qualifications:

• Proven experience working within Shared Services or Payroll Operations, preferably in a business optimization or systems support capacity.
• Hands-on experience with Oracle Cloud HCM or similar ERP platforms.
• Demonstrated experience in interpreting payroll processing results and costing in General Ledger
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, with the ability to analyze large data sets and create reports.
• Experience performing data validations, reconciliations, and supporting audits.
• Excellent attention to detail, analytical skills, and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work both independently and in a collaborative team environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Background in system testing and UAT coordination.
• Familiarity with payroll compliance and regulatory requirements.
• Experience generating reports and analyzing data using a variety of reporting tools.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality
• Strong organizational, written, and verbal communication skills; Proactive with excellent follow-up skills
• Ability to multi-task and work well under pressure