Oracle Payroll and Abscence Management Specialist

Oracle Payroll and Absence Management Specialist - Remote/Temporary RQ Construction is a full-service design-build firm specializing in federal and Department of Defense construction. We operate as One Team, and our Payroll function supports the workforce delivering critical infrastructure for our military customers. Position Overview RQ Construction is seeking an experienced Oracle Payroll and Absence Management professional for a temporary, part-time engagement within our Payroll Department. The Specialist will serve as the internal technical authority for Oracle Cloud Payroll and Absence Management, with responsibility for configuration, testing, root-cause analysis, and issue resolution. The role also includes knowledge transfer to Payroll staff through training, mentoring, and documentation. Engagement Details - Schedule: Part-time, less than 30 hours per week- must be able to work during the hours of 5am-1pm PST - Duration: Temporary, approximately 6 months - Compensation: $36.06- $59.01 per hour, Remote Key Responsibilities - Configure, maintain, and test Oracle Cloud Payroll, including elements, balances, fast formulas, payroll flows, and costing - Configure, test, deploy, and support Oracle Absence Management, including absence plans, accrual rules, eligibility criteria, and approval workflows - Validate integration between Absence Management and Payroll, and resolve discrepancies - Identify root causes of setup, data, workflow, and integration errors, and implement corrective and preventive measures - Train and mentor Payroll staff, and develop SOPs, job aids, and configuration documentation to build lasting team self-sufficiency Required Qualifications - 5+ years of hands-on Oracle Cloud Payroll experience, including configuration of elements, balances, payroll flows, and costing - Demonstrated experience developing, modifying, and troubleshooting fast formulas - Hands-on experience configuring, testing, deploying, and supporting Oracle Absence Management, including accruals, eligibility, approvals, and payroll integration - Proven ability to diagnose and resolve complex setup, data, workflow, and integration issues - Ability to train others and produce clear technical documentation - Four-year degree in accounting, finance, information systems, business, or a related field preferred; equivalent relevant experience will be considered Preferred Qualifications - Oracle software setup or implementation experience - General payroll tax knowledge - Experience with union, prevailing wage, or certified payroll - Experience in construction or government contracting We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), religion (all aspects of religious beliefs, observance or practice, including religious dress or grooming practices) marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition (including cancer or a record or history of cancer, and genetic characteristics), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition), genetic information, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other basis or status protected by federal, state, or local law or ordinance or regulation. All candidates considered for hire must provide evidence of identity and U.S. work authorization at the time of hire. Additionally, all candidates must successfully pass a drug screening and commercial criminal background check, including a stricter Department of Defense background check, for access to job site at military base (if applicable for position being hired for). For more information, or to apply now, you must go to the website below. Please DO NOT email your resume to us as we only a cept applications through our website.