Job Description

I. Job Summary

The Payroll Business Analyst III provides day-to-day operational support for payroll processes and systems. This role acts as a key liaison between Payroll and the HR Technology Application Support team, resolving system issues, developing user documentation, and supporting payroll employees in the effective use of payroll systems, reports, and integrations. The position requires strong business expertise, sound judgment, and the ability to influence cross‑functional partners to ensure accurate and efficient payroll operations.

II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Partner with HR Technology stakeholders and business users to elicit, document, and analyze requirements for Oracle HCM enhancements and configurations, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives.
• Support the design, testing, and deployment of Oracle HCM enhancements, updates, and integrations, enabling seamless implementation with minimal operational disruption.
• Execute and document validation activities for system migrations, releases, upgrades, and patches, proactively identifying risks and downstream impacts; engage HR Technology teams and vendors as needed to ensure quality outcomes.
• Configure Oracle HCM elements in compliance with payroll tax regulations and industry standards to support accurate, efficient, and compliant business processes.
• Provide advanced end‑user support and troubleshooting for Oracle HCM issues, including system errors, data discrepancies, and complex user inquiries, to maintain optimal system performance.
• Monitor Oracle HCM Cloud releases, patches, and new functionality, assessing impacts to current configurations and processes and recommending continuous improvements.
• Develop and maintain deep expertise in assigned applications through vendor resources, user groups, and training; mentor team members and serve as a recognized subject matter expert.

• Collaborate with cross‑functional partners to understand and validate design decisions, ensuring solutions align with documented requirements, existing configurations, and downstream system impacts.

  
  III. Qualifications
  
  A. Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree (accredited) in Business Administration related or similar area of study, or in lieu of degree

B. Preferred Qualifications
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• Eight (8) years of previous experience in payroll processing, payroll tax, or finance (in addition to education requirement).

• At least 3 years Oracle HCM Cloud experience
  
  IV. Physical Requirements
  
  Listed below are key points regarding physical demands, physical and occupational risks, and the work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

  Office: This job primarily operates in a professional office environment and routinely requires the use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, copy machines, etc.
  
  V. Benefits

  
  At WM, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Short Term Disability. As well as a Stock Purchase Plan, Company match on 401K, and more! Our employees also receive Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Personal Days. Please note that benefits may vary by site.
  

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ABOUT WM
WM ( WM.com) is North America’s largest comprehensive waste management environmental solutions provider. Previously known as Waste Management and based in Houston, Texas, WM is driven by commitments to put people first and achieve success with integrity. The company, through its subsidiaries, provides collection, recycling and disposal services to millions of residential, commercial, industrial and municipal customers throughout the U.S. and Canada. With innovative infrastructure and capabilities in recycling, organics and renewable energy, WM provides environmental solutions to and collaborates with its customers in helping them achieve their sustainability goals. WM has the largest disposal network and collection fleet in North America, is the largest recycler of post-consumer materials and is the leader in beneficial reuse of landfill gas, with a growing network of renewable natural gas plants and the most gas-to-electricity plants in North America. WM’s fleet includes nearly 11,000 natural gas trucks – the largest heavy-duty natural gas truck fleet of its kind in North America – where more than half are fueled by renewable natural gas. To learn more about WM and the company’s sustainability progress and solutions, visit Sustainability.WM.com

Equal Employment Opportunity

For United States: WM is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

For Canada: WM is committed to the principle of equal employment for all applicants and employees, without discrimination on the basis of all grounds protected by applicable human rights legislation. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Please notify us if you require accommodation.

Real ID

In order to travel by air or access federal property, federal law requires individuals have a REAL ID or an acceptable alternative. This position may require the successful candidate to travel by air for business reasons, or service federal property. Accordingly, successful candidates must have, or be willing to obtain, a REAL ID, or TSA approved alternative.