Oracle HCM Cloud – US Payroll Year-End Support Consultant

Job Title: Oracle HCM Cloud – US Payroll Year-End Support Consultant Location: Remote (Canada) Employment Type: Contract (October 2025 – February 2026) Job Purpose / Summary We are seeking a hands-on Oracle HCM Cloud Payroll Consultant to support the US year-end payroll cycle. This role focuses on ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations, managing data reconciliation, troubleshooting payroll issues, and collaborating with internal teams to deliver accurate and timely year-end deliverables such as W-2s, 1099s, and tax filings. Key Responsibilities Year-End Payroll Support & Compliance Execute all US year-end payroll activities, including final runs, adjustments, reconciliations, and reversals. Prepare, validate, and distribute year-end reports (W-2, 1099, and state/local tax forms). Ensure compliance with IRS, state, and local tax rules during year-end processing. Manage corrections and amendments (e.g., W-2c). Act as primary contact for external auditors and compliance requests. System / Technical Support & Configuration Configure Oracle HCM Cloud Payroll settings related to year-end (tax updates, withholding tables, benefit cutoffs, etc.). Troubleshoot payroll calculation and tax discrepancies. Maintain and test Fast Formulas, payroll rules, and HCM Extracts. Support payroll data integrations between HR, GL, Benefits, and Time & Labor modules. Conduct year-end testing (UAT, regression, and parallel testing). Data Reconciliation & Auditing Reconcile payroll data (gross, deductions, taxes, and employer contributions) before and after year-end. Ensure accuracy of YTD balances and General Ledger postings. Investigate and resolve data inconsistencies or missing records. Validate employee payroll history and year-end data integrity. Reporting, Documentation & Communication Deliver year-end reporting packages for Finance, HR, and Tax teams. Maintain detailed documentation, checklists, and job aids for year-end operations. Communicate progress, milestones, and risks to stakeholders. Provide guidance and training on updated year-end processes and system configurations. Qualifications 2–3 years of experience supporting US Payroll in Oracle HCM Cloud (Fusion) environments. Strong understanding of US payroll and tax regulations (federal, state, and local). Hands-on experience with W-2, 1099, and year-end reconciliation processes. Knowledge of Fast Formulas, Payroll Configuration, and HCM Extracts. Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills. Ability to work independently and meet tight year-end deadlines. Preferred Qualifications Oracle HCM Cloud Payroll certification. Experience supporting multi-state or enterprise-level payrolls. Familiarity with audit and tax filing vendors (e.g., ADP, Equifax, Vertex). Contract Details Start Date: October 2025 End Date: February 2026 Location: Remote (Canada)