About the role
As an Oracle HCM Payroll Architect, you will make an impact by leading the configuration and integration of Oracle Cloud HCM Payroll solutions across complex, multi-entity environments. You will be a valued member of the Oracle HCM practice and work collaboratively with Payroll, HR, Finance, Tax, and IT stakeholders to ensure accurate, compliant, and scalable payroll solutions.
In this role, you will
Lead the design, configuration, and delivery of Oracle Cloud HCM Payroll solutions, including elements, balances, costing, payroll flows, and controls.
Design and implement integrations using HCM Extracts, HDL, BI Publisher, REST/SOAP APIs, and Oracle Integration Cloud to support end-to-end payroll processes.
Ensure payroll accuracy, statutory compliance, and audit readiness across multi-entity and multi-jurisdiction environments.
Oversee testing initiatives including SIT, UAT, and parallel payroll, and lead release planning and cutover activities.
Provide technical leadership by mentoring analysts and engineers and leading solution workshops and stakeholder communications.
What you need to have to be considered
10-15+ years in HCM with extensive experience in end-to-end Fusion implementations.
10+ years of payroll technology experience with deep hands-on expertise in Oracle Cloud HCM Payroll configuration and integrations.
Oracle HCM Functional Certifications
Strong expertise in payroll configuration, Fast Formulas, and payroll integrations using Extracts, HDL, APIs, and OIC.
Proven delivery experience on large-scale payroll implementations or transformations across multiple entities or jurisdictions.
Strong controls mindset with expertise in compliance, audit readiness, security, and data privacy.
These will help you stand out
Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) certification from the American Payroll Association (APA).
Experience supporting union payroll environments, including premiums and collective bargaining scenarios.
Experience integrating payroll with timekeeping, benefits, tax vendors, and GL/ERP systems.
Hands-on experience with parallel payroll testing, cutover planning, and stabilization.
Exposure to CI/CD or automated testing for Oracle HCM artifacts.
Strong data governance and cross-system data mapping experience.
Work model: Hybrid
We believe hybrid work is the way forward as we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is a hybrid position requiring 4–5 days per week onsite at a customer or Cognizant office in New York City, NY or Pittsburgh, PA. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance through our wellbeing programs.
Additional Information
*Please note, this role is not able to offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future.*
Salary and Other Compensation:
The annual salary for this position is between $100,890 – $156,000 depending on experience and other qualifications.
This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to plan terms.
Benefits: Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:
Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
401(k) plan and contributions
Long-term/Short-term Disability
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.
What we offer
- The chance to work with impact. Here, you’re empowered to bring your biggest thinking to help our company and clients improve everyday life.
- Ownership over your career. Stay at the top of your game through our award-winning learning and development ecosystem. And when your ambitions change or we offer new opportunities, we help you pivot by providing reskilling, on-the-job learning and guidance to find new roles that might be a better fit.
- The opportunity to thrive on a high caliber team with heart. We celebrate each other’s experiences and perspectives and promote a sense of belonging through our affinity groups and diversity and inclusion initiatives.
- A comprehensive total rewards package, including a competitive salary and a pension plan with matching contributions.
- Flexible health and financial benefits to support you and your eligible dependents—from day one.
- True work-life balance. Be at your best through paid time off, flexible work arrangements, volunteering opportunities, social events, and so much more.
About us
Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) is an AI Builder and technology services provider, building the bridge between AI investment and enterprise value by building full-stack AI solutions for our clients. Our deep industry, process and engineering expertise enables us to build an organization’s unique context into technology systems that amplify human potential, realize tangible returns and keep global enterprises ahead in a fast-changing world. See how at www.cognizant.com or @cognizant.
Other employment-related information
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