Payroll Functional Systems Manager bei Loudoun County Government, VA

About the Department

Loudoun County is one of the fastest growing counties in the country, known for its excellent quality of life and strong economy, while embracing its historic presence. Located 35 miles west of Washington DC, Loudoun County offers a diverse blend of cultural, recreational, and educational opportunities.

The Department of Finance & Procurement is responsible for ensuring that the county’s financial management and accounting systems are maintained appropriately and that county agencies and the public receive information in a timely manner. The Division of Accounting, Finance and Operations manages internal auditing and compliance, financial accounting, financial and budgetary reporting, internal controls, payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and functional system support and administration of the Oracle Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) System.

Position Duties

The Division of Accounting, Finance and Operations is seeking a Payroll Functional Systems Manager to provide high-level support for our enterprise Oracle HCM systems, along with complex reporting platforms. This functional systems position reports to the Financial Systems Administrator and leads a team to work on complex tasks. This manager position leads a team of payroll business analysts to provide advanced functional support for Oracle ERP and HCM payroll modules, including configuring, testing, and maintaining system components. This is a supervisory role requiring setting performance goals, overseeing daily activities, and supporting the team’s professional growth. The position collaborates closely with departments such as Human Resources, Finance, and IT to address system integration issues, optimize technical payroll processes, and implement system improvements. They lead testing cycles for system upgrades, ensure comprehensive documentation, and maintain compliance with internal controls and audit standards. Additionally, this role manages payroll reporting using tools like SplashBI, OAC, and SQL Developer to meet operational, regulatory, and audit requirements.

The Payroll Functional Systems Manager leads user training, maintenance of current business process documentation, and drives continuous improvement efforts to enhance both system functionality and user experience. The ideal candidate will possess a solid understanding of the payroll processing cycle as well as a strong attention to detail, ensuring accuracy and precision in all tasks. Collaboration is key, as this position will work closely with a variety of team members to achieve common goals. The ability to cultivate relationships, both internally and externally, will drive success in this role. Critical thinking is crucial for this position, enabling the evaluation of complex situations, problem-solving, and making well-informed decisions. If you thrive in a dynamic, team-oriented environment and excel in both analytical and interpersonal realms, you may be the right candidate!

This is a hybrid position with some telework opportunities.

Hiring salary is commensurate with experience.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in information technology, finance, accounting, or related field and four (4) years of related work experience, preferably in a government accounting setting including one (1) year of team lead or supervisory experience or equivalent combination of education and experience. Prefer experience in: Oracle EBS or Oracle Fusion Cloud Time and Labor, Payroll, or Compensated Absences in a business analyst role, Microsoft suite of products, including SharePoint and Teams; and ServiceNow software. Knowledge of SQL is a plus.

Other Qualifications

Successful candidate will undergo criminal background and credit checks.