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Job Summary\nThe Payroll Business Analyst III provides day-to-day operational support for payroll processes and systems. This role acts as a key liaison between Payroll and the HR Technology Application Support team, resolving system issues, developing user documentation, and supporting payroll employees in the effective use of payroll systems, reports, and integrations. The position requires strong business expertise, sound judgment, and the ability to influence cross-functional partners to ensure accurate and efficient payroll operations.\nII. Essential Duties and Responsibilities\nPartner with HR Technology stakeholders and business users to elicit, document, and analyze requirements for Oracle HCM enhancements and configurations, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives.\nSupport the design, testing, and deployment of Oracle HCM enhancements, updates, and integrations, enabling seamless implementation with minimal operational disruption.\nExecute and document validation activities for system migrations, releases, upgrades, and patches, proactively identifying risks and downstream impacts; engage HR Technology teams and vendors as needed to ensure quality outcomes.\nConfigure Oracle HCM elements in compliance with payroll tax regulations and industry standards to support accurate, efficient, and compliant business processes.\nProvide advanced end-user support and troubleshooting for Oracle HCM issues, including system errors, data discrepancies, and complex user inquiries, to maintain optimal system performance.\nMonitor Oracle HCM Cloud releases, patches, and new functionality, assessing impacts to current configurations and processes and recommending continuous improvements.\nDevelop and maintain deep expertise in assigned applications through vendor resources, user groups, and training; mentor team members and serve as a recognized subject matter expert.\nCollaborate with cross-functional partners to understand and validate design decisions, ensuring solutions align with documented requirements, existing configurations, and downstream system impacts.\nIII. Qualifications\nA. Required Qualifications\n\nBachelor's Degree (accredited) in Business Administration related or similar area of study, or in lieu of degree \nB. Preferred Qualifications\n-----------------------------------------------\nEight (8) years of previous experience in payroll processing, payroll tax, or finance (in addition to education requirement).\nAt least 3 years Oracle HCM Cloud experience\nIV. Physical Requirements\nListed below are key points regarding physical demands, physical and occupational risks, and the work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.\nOffice: This job primarily operates in a professional office environment and routinely requires the use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, copy machines, etc.\nV. Benefits\nAt WM, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Short Term Disability. As well as a Stock Purchase Plan, Company match on 401K, and more! Our employees also receive Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Personal Days. 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