**Introduction** At IBM CIC, we provide technical and industry expertise to a wide range of public and private sector clients in the UK. A career in IBM CIC means you’ll have the opportunity to work with leading professionals across multiple industries to improve the hybrid cloud and AI journey for the most innovative and valuable companies in the world. You will get the chance to deliver effective solutions, driving meaningful business change for our clients, using some of the latest technology platforms. Curiosity and a constant quest for knowledge serve as the foundation to success here. You’ll be encouraged and supported to constantly reinvent yourself, focusing on skills in demand in an ever changing market. You’ll be working with diverse teams, coming up with creative solutions which impact a wide network of clients, who may be at their site or one of our CIC or IBM locations. Our culture of evolution centres on long-term career growth and development opportunities in an environment that embraces your unique skills and experience. We offer: * Many training opportunities from classroom to e-learning, mentoring and coaching programs and the chance to gain industry recognized certifications * Regular and frequent promotion opportunities to ensure you can drive and develop your career with us * Feedback and checkpoints throughout the year * Diversity & Inclusion as an essential and authentic component of our culture through our policies and process as well as our Employee Champion teams and support networks * A culture where your ideas for growth and innovation are always welcome * Internal recognition programs for peer-to-peer appreciation as well as from manager to employees * Tools and policies to support your work-life balance from flexible working approaches, sabbatical programs, paid paternity leave, maternity leave and an innovative maternity returners scheme * More traditional benefits, such as 25 days holiday (in addition to public holidays), private medical, dental & optical cover, online shopping discounts, an Employee Assistance Program, life assurance and a group personal pension plan of an additional 5% of your base salary paid by us monthly to save for your future **Your role and responsibilities** As an Oracle Payroll Consultant, you will play a critical role in implementing and configuring Oracle Cloud-based payroll solutions for our diverse client base. Your expertise will be instrumental in navigating complex payroll processes, ensuring compliance, and delivering seamless user experiences. Key Responsibilities: * Lead the design, configuration, and implementation of Oracle Cloud-based payroll solutions. * Collaborate with clients to understand their unique payroll requirements and tailor Oracle Cloud solutions accordingly. * Ensure compliance with local and international payroll regulations. * Perform data migration, testing, and validation of payroll processes. * Provide expert-level support and training to end-users. * Work closely with cross-functional teams to integrate Oracle Cloud payroll solutions with other HR modules. * Stay current with Oracle Cloud updates, best practices, and emerging trends in payroll management. **Required technical and professional expertise** * Strong commercial experience in Oracle HCM Payroll implementation or similar roles. * In-depth knowledge of Oracle Cloud payroll functionalities and configurations including Fast Formula * Strong understanding of payroll regulations, processes, and best practices. * Excellent problem-solving abilities and a customer-centric approach. * Strong communication and collaboration skills. **Preferred technical and professional experience** * Oracle Cloud certifications (Oracle Cloud HCM Payroll Essentials, Oracle Cloud HCM Functional Implementation Specialist, etc.). * Experience with other HR modules (e.g., Talent Management, Workforce Management, Core HCM, Oracle Time and Labour, Absence Management). * Familiarity with Agile development methodologies. * Contribution to open-source projects or community involvement. IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, caste, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.