Senior HRIS Specialist Oracle HCM (Payroll, Time & Labor, Absence)

NAVA Software solutions is looking for a Senior HRIS Specialist - Oracle HCM (Payroll Time & Labor Absence)

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Senior HRIS Specialist - Oracle HCM (Payroll Time & Labor Absence)

Location: Houston TX Onsite

Type : Full time /Direct Hire

Job Description

This role is part of the HRIS team and is responsible for providing both strategic guidance and hands-on support in the administration and ongoing optimization of HR systems policies and procedures. The Senior HRIS Specialist supports the daily operation of Oracle HCM Cloud by evaluating and improving HR systems and business processes while ensuring the accuracy and integrity of HR data.

The Senior HRIS Specialist has functional ownership of Oracle HCM Cloud with a primary focus on Payroll Time and Labor and Absence Management modules. This role serves as a subject matter expert (SME) responsible for system configuration testing and ongoing support and partners closely with HR Payroll Finance IT and third-party vendors to ensure system stability compliance scalability and continuous improvement.

The ideal candidate combines deep Oracle HCM functional expertise with strong analytical problem-solving and stakeholder communication skills. This individual understands both the technical and user-facing aspects of HR systems and possesses a strong working knowledge of HR-related applications data structures and integrations.

This role will initially report to the VP HR Information Systems (HRIS) but will ultimately follow the direction of the Senior HRIS Manager with a dotted-line relationship to the Assistant Controller Payroll.

Detailed Description:

Oracle HCM Functional Ownership

• Act as the primary functional lead and SME for Oracle HCM Payroll Time and Labor and Absence Management modules.
• Configure and maintain payroll elements balances rates calendars costing and processing rules.
• Support time collection scheduling approvals and integration with payroll.
• Manage absence plans accrual rules eligibility profiles and regulatory leave programs.

Payroll & Time Processing Support

• Partner with Payroll and Time teams to support payroll runs audits reconciliations and year-end activities.
• Troubleshoot payroll and time calculation issues; perform root-cause analysis and recommend solutions.
• Ensure accurate data flow across modules and integrations (GL Benefits Finance third-party providers).

System Enhancements & Optimization

• Lead configuration changes enhancements and process improvements aligned with business needs.
• Translate business requirements into functional designs and system solutions.
• Participate in Oracle Quarterly Updates: assess impact test changes and coordinate deployments.

Security Compliance & Controls

• Support module-specific security roles and access controls.
• Ensure system configurations comply with federal state and local payroll and labor regulations.
• Assist with internal and external audits controls and documentation requirements.

Reporting & Data

• Partner on payroll time and absence reporting using Oracle tools and downstream reporting solutions.
• Validate data integrity across upstream and downstream systems.
• Support ad hoc analysis and operational reporting requests.

Testing Documentation & Change Management

• Develop and execute test plans (unit integration UAT) for system changes.
• Create and maintain functional documentation configuration workbooks and process flows.
• Support change management training and knowledge transfer for HR and Payroll users.

Job Requirements:

• Maintains employee confidentiality and manages sensitive information in an appropriate manner.
• Strong understanding of Oracle HCM Payroll Time & Labor and Absence modules.
• Experience supporting complex payroll environments (multi-state exempt/non-exempt hourly populations).
• Knowledge of labor laws/regulations payroll calculations time rules accruals and compliance requirements.
• Ability to analyze complex system issues and recommend effective solutions.
• Experience working with integrations data files and payroll vendors.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Strong stakeholder partnership and customer-service mindset.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Strong investigative analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Ability solve practical problems identify variables in changing situations and explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences
• Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to effectively engage and present to audiences at all organizational levels.
• High level of energy needed for a fast-paced environment where multiple initiatives are happening simultaneously.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree Human Resources Business or other related field of study.
• 8 years of HRIS and Payroll experience with 3 years supporting Oracle HCM Cloud

Preferred Qualifications

• Certification in Oracle HCM.
• Experience leading or supporting Oracle HCM implementations or module rollouts.
• Exposure to Oracle Fast Formulas (specifically payroll and absence).
• Experience with Oracle HCM reporting tools or third-party reporting solutions.
• HRIS experience in large complex or highly regulated organizations.
• Experience with international payroll.