Looking for a highly experienced, team-oriented Oracle Cloud Payroll Functional Lead SME. This is a US based contract role with up to 50% travel to customer site in Atlanta and Dallas as needed. Key Responsibilities: • Act as Oracle Cloud Payroll Functional Lead SME to understand the business requirements and interpret them to appropriate configurations of the Oracle Cloud Payroll module • Be an expert in the configuration of and management of the Oracle Cloud Payroll applications • Lead the definition and validation of various payroll related conversion activities • Coordinate efforts in cross-functional modules to implement the optimal Payroll Cloud design that supports other functional processes as well. • Create and update test scripts needed for functional testing, system and integration testing, user acceptance testing, and payroll parallel testing. • Maintain system related processes and documentation and suggest changes to procedures • Advise process improvement and provide insights into best practices • Provide assistance in key system processes (i.e. payroll cycle management, monthly payroll accruals, garnishment and lien processing, etc.). • Work with technical streams and provide guidance on integrations, conversions and reports Requirements: • Minimum 5 years of experience operating as an Oracle Cloud Functional Payroll Lead • Led a minimum of 3 full life-cycle Oracle Cloud Payroll implementations as the Functional Payroll Lead. • Led all testing cycles related to Oracle Cloud Payroll including Payroll Parallel testing. • Demonstrated expertise hands-on implementing Payroll on multiple end-to-end projects • Hands-on experience with Oracle HCM Cloud Tools such as HCM Extract, HDL, PBL experience are preferred • Lead monthly and quarterly patch testing/issue resolution, perform impact analysis and testing • Lead complete software development lifecycle including analysis, design, configuration, programming and unit testing • Assist clients with business requirements and suggest changes for process improvements • Produce end-user documentation and facilitate knowledge transfer • Demonstrate strong analytical skills, problem solving/debugging skills • Work in a fast-paced environment with a diverse group of people • Work independently, take initiative with minimal supervision yet can participate as a team member with a willingness to help where needed • Excellent verbal and written communication, active listening and interpersonal skills