Oracle Payroll Consultant - HR Systems Manager

at  Nationwide

Nationwide are seeking an experienced Lead Oracle HCM Payroll & Absence Consultant to join our People Data and Technology team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for, configuring and supporting our Oracle HCM Payroll module to ensure efficient and accurate payroll processing for our c. 18,500 employees. You’ll work closely with our payroll team and support consultant colleagues developing their Oracle payroll capability.
The People Data and Technology team at Nationwide support our extensive Oracle HCM Cloud platform covering Core HR, Payroll & Absence, Talent & Learning, Compensation, Help Desk and Digital Assistant. The team also provide people data & analytics across the Society.
At Nationwide we offer hybrid working wherever possible. More rewarding relationships are supported through our hybrid approach, bringing colleagues together across our UK wide estate, whilst also supporting generous access to home working. We value our time in the office to solve problems, to learn, and to feel connected.
For this job you’ll spend at least two days per week, or if part time you’ll spend 40% of your working time, at one of our offices. If your application is successful, your hiring manager will provide further details on how this works. You can also find out more about our approach to hybrid working here.
If we receive a high volume of relevant applications, we may close the advert earlier than the advertised date, so please apply as soon as you can.

ABOUT YOU

The Successful candidate will have:

• Strong experience in Oracle HCM Payroll implementation and support, with UK legislation
• Experience preferred of end-to-end implementation and migration projects
• Strong experience in writing & debugging Fast Formula
• Experience with BIP, OTBI, SQL, HCM Extract and HCM Data Loader
• Strong understanding of payroll processes and UK legislative requirements
• Proficiency across multiple Oracle HCM Cloud modules
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with ability to engage with stakeholders at different levels

Our Customer First behaviours are all about putting customers and members at the heart of how we work together. You can strengthen your application by showing the behaviours that resonate with you, and how you might have already demonstrated these.

• Say it straight - This is about being honest and direct with good intent and saying what needs to be said in the room. It’s also about being clear, precise, and using language that we and, importantly, our customers and members can understand.
• Push for better - This is about aiming high and constantly looking for better in how we work together and serve our customers and members.
• Get it done - This is about prioritising what will have the greatest impact, being decisive and taking accountability for delivering on the end-to-end outcome.

We know applying for jobs can sometimes feel like you’re sending an application into a black hole. We review each application individually. So, it’s a good idea to call out your most relevant experience on your application to give yourself the best chance.

• Implement and configure Oracle HCM Payroll & Absence functionality to meet business & legislative requirements
• Provide end-to-end support for Oracle HCM Payroll monthly and annual processes
• Provide end to end support for absence related processes and issues – holiday, sickness and statutory absence
• Analyse and resolve payroll-related issues and discrepancies
• Lead on change and support activities
• Support wider Data team with payroll & absence reports in HCM extract, OTBI and BIP
• Liaise with areas of the People Function and wider Nationwide business teams to integrate payroll with other business systems
• Create and maintain robust documentation e.g config workbook, functional specification, impact assessment
• Upskill colleagues on payroll & absence processes and functionality, and provide support to the payroll team for operational effectiveness
• Stay updated with Oracle HCM updates and best practices