Next Generation Inc

Next Generation, Inc. (NGI) is actively seeking a Senior Oracle Cloud Payroll Functional Consultant with over 7 years of hands-on experience in Oracle Cloud HCM implementations. This individual will take a lead role in designing, configuring, and supporting Oracle Payroll Cloud solutions for complex enterprise environments, for our client. This is an exciting opportunity to work with a highly skilled team supporting both new implementations and optimization efforts for our clients across various industries. This is a hybrid role, with the on-site portion being in Chicago, IL. The consultant will be required to visit the client site 3 days on site and 2 days off site.

• Lead end-to-end implementations of Oracle Cloud Payroll, from requirement gathering to production support.

• Configure payroll elements, balance definitions, fast formulas, payroll flows, costing, and period processing.

• Work closely with business stakeholders to define payroll business processes and ensure Oracle configuration aligns with organizational goals.

• Support integrations with timekeeping, financials, benefits, and third-party payroll/tax providers.

• Design, develop, and test Fast Formulas for payroll processing, validation, and costing.

• Lead CRP, SIT, UAT and support go-live planning, cutover, and post-production activities.

• Develop documentation for functional designs, test scripts, SOPs, user training, and support transition plans.

• Ensure all payroll configurations comply with federal, state, and local tax regulations and labor laws.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including HCM, Benefits, Absence, and Time and Labor.

• Minimum of 7 years of hands-on experience implementing and supporting Oracle Cloud Payroll.

• Strong understanding of Oracle Payroll architecture, elements, balances, costing, fast formulas, and payroll flows.

• Experience with U.S. Payroll (multi-state); global payroll knowledge is a plus.

• Deep knowledge of HCM Extracts, HDL, and integrations with third-party vendors.

• Experience working with Oracle Time & Labor, Absence Management, and Benefits modules.

• Ability to independently lead workshops, requirement sessions, and client presentations.

• Strong troubleshooting and issue resolution skills.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Oracle Cloud Payroll Certification preferred.