JDE HR/Payroll Consultant

JDE HR/Payroll Consultant

We are seeking an experienced JDE HR/Payroll Consultant to provide functional and technical support for the JD Edwards Human Capital Management (HCM), Payroll, and Benefits modules. This role will play a critical part in supporting payroll operations, benefits administration, system configuration, compliance initiatives, and year-end processing activities. The ideal candidate will possess strong JD Edwards expertise, deep payroll knowledge, and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate and efficient HR and payroll operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day support and administration of JD Edwards HCM, Payroll, and Benefits modules.
• Manage payroll configuration and maintenance, including pay codes, PDBA setup, payroll calendars, and payroll processing rules.
• Support annual year-end payroll processing, tax updates, and compliance-related activities.
• Implement and maintain payroll adjustments related to union agreements, pay rule changes, escalations, and regulatory requirements.
• Configure and maintain payroll rules to support Calendar Year 2027 updates and ongoing business requirements.
• Troubleshoot system issues, analyze root causes, and implement solutions to ensure payroll accuracy and system stability.
• Develop, execute, and support system testing for enhancements, upgrades, patches, and compliance updates.
• Partner with HR, Payroll, Benefits, and IT teams to gather requirements, support business operations, and drive continuous process improvements.
• Document system configurations, business processes, and support procedures.
• Recommend best practices and process enhancements to improve payroll efficiency, accuracy, and compliance.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Human Resources, Business Administration, Computer Science, or a related field.

5+ years of experience supporting JD Edwards HCM and Payroll systems in a complex enterprise environment.

Technical Skills

• Strong experience with JD Edwards HCM, Payroll, and Benefits modules.
• Hands-on expertise with payroll processing, benefits administration, PDBA configuration, and pay rule setup.
• Experience supporting year-end payroll activities, tax updates, and compliance requirements.
• Knowledge of payroll regulations and complex payroll environments, including union payroll requirements.
• Ability to analyze business requirements and translate them into effective system configurations and solutions.
• Experience performing system testing, troubleshooting, and issue resolution.
• Strong understanding of payroll workflows, employee lifecycle processes, and HRIS best practices.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Experience working in Agile or project-based environments is a plus.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting large-scale or multi-state payroll operations.
• Knowledge of JD Edwards upgrades, implementations, or payroll modernization initiatives.
• Experience working with HR, Finance, and IT stakeholders on cross-functional projects.
• Ability to lead process improvement initiatives and recommend best practices for payroll operations.
• Experience with reporting, data analysis, and payroll reconciliation activities.
• Strong stakeholder management and user support skills.