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The Payroll & Benefits Subject Matter Expert will support a large-scale Oracle Fusion Cloud implementation and ongoing optimization of Oracle Fusion HCM, Payroll, and Benefits. This role ensures seamless integration and communication between Human Resources, Payroll, Benefits, and Accounting functions so that payroll is processed accurately, benefits are administered correctly, and financial reporting remains aligned across systems. The position offers flexible, hybrid, or remote work arrangements depending on client needs and can be structured as contract, contract-to-hire, or direct hire.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary subject matter expert for Oracle Fusion HCM, Payroll, and Benefits modules.
• Support Oracle Fusion Cloud implementation activities, including configuration, testing, validation, and post-go-live support.
• Ensure accurate integration and data flow between HR, Payroll, Benefits, and Accounting functions.
• Manage and validate payroll processing cycles, including earnings, deductions, garnishments, and benefit-related transactions.
• Configure and maintain benefits plans, eligibility rules, deductions, and enrollment workflows within Oracle Fusion.
• Partner with Accounting and Finance teams to ensure payroll-related financial transactions are properly recorded and reconciled.
• Analyze, diagnose, and troubleshoot payroll and benefits-related system issues across HR, Payroll, and Finance.
• Lead and support testing efforts, including User Acceptance Testing (UAT), parallel payroll testing, and reconciliation activities.
• Develop, refine, and maintain reporting and audit controls to ensure data accuracy and compliance.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to identify process improvements and system enhancements across the employee lifecycle.
• Create clear documentation, training materials, and standard operating procedures for end users.
• Provide strategic guidance during HRIS and Oracle Fusion Cloud transformations to keep payroll, benefits, HR, and accounting processes aligned from hire through ongoing administration.

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Accounting, Information Systems, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Multiple years of experience supporting HRIS, Payroll, and Benefits systems.
• Hands-on experience with Oracle Fusion Cloud HCM implementation projects.
• Strong knowledge and practical experience with Oracle Fusion Payroll modules.
• Strong knowledge and practical experience with Oracle Fusion Benefits administration.
• Experience managing end-to-end payroll processes, including earnings, deductions, garnishments, and benefits-related transactions.
• Experience with benefits administration and employee data management in enterprise systems.
• Understanding of payroll accounting, general ledger integrations, and reconciliation processes.
• Experience troubleshooting cross-functional HR, Payroll, and Finance system issues.
• Strong stakeholder communication skills, with the ability to explain complex system issues to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Proven business process analysis skills, with the ability to map and optimize HR, payroll, and benefits processes.
• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with technical teams, functional HR and Payroll teams, and Finance stakeholders.

• Experience completing multiple Oracle Fusion Cloud implementation projects.
• Exposure to Oracle Fusion HCM, Payroll, Benefits, and Workforce Compensation modules.
• Knowledge of payroll tax processing, compliance requirements, and regulatory standards.
• Experience with data conversion, system integrations, and end-to-end system testing.
• Familiarity with HR-to-Finance and payroll accounting integration, including payroll tax and payroll reporting.
• Oracle Cloud certifications are preferred.
• Previous consulting or enterprise-scale implementation experience is highly desirable.
• Background serving as a key resource during large HRIS or Oracle Fusion Cloud transformations.
• Comprehensive understanding of the full employee lifecycle from hire through payroll processing and benefits administration.

This role operates in a flexible work environment that can be hybrid or fully remote, depending on client requirements. The position focuses on Oracle Fusion Cloud technologies, particularly HCM, Payroll, Benefits, and related integrations with Finance and Accounting systems. Work typically involves collaborating with cross-functional teams, participating in implementation and testing activities, and using enterprise HRIS and financial tools in a professional, project-driven setting. The role is available as a contract, contract-to-hire, or direct hire opportunity, offering a structured yet adaptable environment suited to large-scale system transformation and ongoing optimization initiatives.

Job Type & Location

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.

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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