Oracle HCM Payroll QA Analyst, Seattle, Washington, United States

About the Role
As an Oracle HCM Payroll QA Analyst, you will make an impact by ensuring the quality, reliability, and accuracy of Oracle Fusion HCM applications and payroll processes through comprehensive testing and validation activities. You will be a valued member of the Quality Engineering team and work collaboratively with HR, Payroll, Benefits, Talent Acquisition, business stakeholders, and cross-functional project teams.

In This Role, You Will
• Execute functional testing across Oracle Fusion HCM modules including Core HR, Workforce Structures, Talent Management, and Payroll.
• Perform payroll testing activities, including earnings, deductions, payroll calculations, taxation, retroactive processing, off-cycle payrolls, and gross-to-net validation.
• Support payroll parallel testing by performing reconciliation, documenting variances, and assisting with issue investigation and resolution.
• Validate HCM integrations, data conversion activities, and security controls to ensure business and compliance requirements are met.
• Collaborate with onsite and offshore teams to execute test cycles, manage defects, support UAT activities, and drive timely issue resolution.

Work Model
At Cognizant, we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible, and we are here to support a healthy work-life balance through our various wellbeing programs. Based on this role's business requirements, this is an onsite position requiring 5 days per week in a client or Cognizant office in Seattle, Washington.
The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. This may change based on the project you're engaged in, as well as business and client requirements. Rest assured; we will always be clear about role expectations.

What You Need to Have to Be Considered
• 5+ years of Quality Engineering or software testing experience, including 3+ years of Oracle Fusion HCM testing experience.
• Hands-on experience testing Oracle Cloud US Payroll, including payroll calculations, deductions, taxation, retro processing, payroll reconciliation, and validation activities.
• Experience supporting Oracle Fusion HCM implementations, enhancements, or transformation programs.
• Strong knowledge of Oracle Fusion HCM modules including Core HR, Workforce Structures, Security Roles, Person Management, and Approval Workflows.
• Experience validating HCM data conversions, integrations, and payroll parallel testing activities.
• Experience creating and executing test cases, documenting defects, and using test management tools such as Azure DevOps, Jira, ALM, or similar platforms.
• Strong analytical, communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

These Will Help You Stand Out
• Experience supporting PeopleSoft HCM to Oracle Fusion HCM migration programs.
• Exposure to Oracle Benefits, Oracle Recruiting Cloud (ORC), and Oracle Onboarding.
• Experience testing payroll in highly regulated or unionized environments.
• Knowledge of multi-state payroll processing and compliance requirements.
• Understanding of Oracle HCM security controls, access management, and role validation.
• Familiarity with test automation concepts and automation frameworks for Oracle applications.
• Experience working with globally distributed onsite/offshore delivery teams.

We're excited to meet people who share our mission and can make an impact in a variety of ways. Don't hesitate to apply, even if you only meet the minimum requirements listed. Think about your transferable experiences and unique skills that make you stand out as someone who can bring new and exciting things to this role.

Salary and Other Compensation:
The annual salary for this position is between $53,477– $92,500 depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans.

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
Paid Parental Leave
Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.
*Please note, this role is not able to offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future*

Sobre a Cognizant
Cognizant (NASDAQ: CTSH) é uma construtora de IA e fornecedora de serviços de tecnologia, criando a ponte entre o investimento em IA e o valor para as empresas por meio do desenvolvimento de soluções de IA completas para nossos clientes. Nossa profunda experiência em setores, processos e engenharia nos permite incorporar o contexto único de cada organização em sistemas tecnológicos que potencializam a capacidade humana, geram resultados tangíveis e mantêm empresas globais à frente em um mundo em rápida transformação. Saiba mais em cognizant.ai ou @cognizant.

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