Payroll Consultant

Payroll Subject Matter Expert (SME)

Oracle Cloud Payroll, Human Capital Management (HCM), Configuration, Payroll Enhancements, Oracle Cloud HCM Architecture, Public Sector, EPM Modules, Backlog Management, Statutory Calculations, Oracle Absence Management, Fast Formulas, Payroll Integrations, HR/Payroll Systems, Modern Payroll Operating Models, Shared Services

• £60,893 per annum + benefits (inc. public sector pension)
• Hybrid with 3 days per week on-site in Kilburn, London

We are seeking a Payroll Subject Matter Expert (SME) with a strong background in Oracle Cloud Payroll to enhance our client’s Human Capital Management (HCM) capabilities. This role is crucial in supporting the design and implementation of a centralised service delivery model, focusing on payroll solutions within our Human Resources product team.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Act as the primary subject matter expert for Oracle Cloud Payroll, providing hands-on configuration expertise and end-to-end support across the payroll lifecycle.
• Serve as the main point of contact for stakeholders, ensuring clear communication and alignment on payroll-related product vision, progress, and priorities.
• Lead functional engagement with other SMEs and stakeholders to assess business requirements against current payroll capabilities, ensuring prioritisation aligns with resources and business goals.
• Collaborate with peers across the organisation to ensure alignment with adjacent modules and services (e.g., Core HR, Recruitment, Finance, EPM modules).
• Independently configure Oracle Cloud Payroll and related modules, with a strong working knowledge of Fast Formulas, elements, balances, and costing.
• Support operational teams with testing, change management, and training during payroll enhancements or releases.
• Define and prioritise payroll product features, driving value-based decision-making through negotiation and stakeholder collaboration.
• Analyse payroll data, audit findings, and employee feedback to identify pain points and opportunities for compliance and efficiency improvements.
• Maintain a strong understanding of Oracle Cloud HCM architecture, particularly the payroll ecosystem and integrations.
• Work closely with technical and development teams (internal and external) to ensure successful design, build, and deployment of all payroll functionality.
• Create and present solution proposals or recommendations to leadership, including cost-benefit analyses and impact assessments.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Minimum 4 years of hands-on experience with Oracle Cloud Payroll, including configuration, testing, and issue resolution.
• Proven ability to configure Oracle Cloud Payroll independently, including complex payroll rules, costing, elements, balance adjustments, and statutory calculations.
• Strong understanding of payroll-adjacent Oracle modules such as Oracle Absence Management, Fast Formulas, and Payroll Integrations.
• Experience as a product specialist, functional lead, or SME within internal HR/Payroll systems.
• Understanding of SaaS-based ERP and EPM modules and modern payroll operating models.
• Familiarity with product strategy, backlog management, and feature prioritisation.
• Experience creating or contributing to technology roadmaps for payroll or HR systems.

In the first instance, please submit your CV.