Description -
Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology, to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by diversity and inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
Enterprise Technology Infrastructure, Platforms & Services (ETIPS) delivers services and operational support to meet business integration objectives. Architecture leadership to provide scalable, secure, and highly available infrastructure solutions to meet care delivery business needs and enable future business growth.
Our culture of integrity, diversity and inclusion is the foundation of all we do. Our platforms and services empower speed to market to meet consumer needs while improving the overall health care experience. We strive to provide an exceptional experience to those with whom we work and serve.
The role is for a manager overseeing payroll, time and labor, and absence modules within Oracle HCM, responsible for system configuration, maintenance, and operational support. This position requires hands-on experience managing live Oracle payroll operations, solid leadership skills, and the ability to coordinate with multiple teams to ensure smooth payroll processes and system enhancements. The manager will lead a team, handle quarterly Oracle cloud releases, and must be local to Minnesota for regular onsite collaboration, with remote work flexibility and travel requirements.
If you are located in Minnesota, you will have the flexibility to work remotely* as you take on some tough challenges.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Oversee payroll, time and labor, and absence modules within Oracle HCM, responsible for system configuration, maintenance, and operational support
- Directly manage three staff members, with a broader matrix team of approximately 10–15 people
- Lead project planning, resource allocation, and annual roadmapping for the team 3
- Manage quarterly and ongoing Oracle cloud releases, including review and management of release notes
- Liaise with payroll processing teams, technical teams, and international payroll to ensure smooth operations and resolve issues
- Triage and escalate technical issues, including determining when to involve deeper technical teams or Oracle support
- Hands-on experience managing live/production operations in Oracle payroll, ideally with prior implementation and operational knowledge in large organizations
- Solid project planning, resource management, and communication skills; ability to manage defect resolution and enhancement cycles
- Evaluate emerging trends to inform solution design and strategic innovation
You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.
Qualifications -
Required Qualifications:
- 5+ years of managerial experience with Oracle HCM payroll, time and labor, and absence modules
- 3+ years of experience leading a full stack team of engineers
- Proven track record managing live Oracle payroll operations for organizations with 5,000+ employees
- Direct involvement overseeing quarterly Oracle cloud releases and managing release notes
- Skilled in liaising with payroll, technical, and international teams to resolve issues
- Experience triaging and escalating technical issues to deeper technical teams or Oracle support
- Solid project planning, resource management, and communication skills
- Local to Minnesota for regular onsite work; remote work allowed
- Willingness to travel 25–50% for payroll support and team collaboration
Preferred Qualifications:
- Advanced experience with Oracle integrations, extensions, and fast formulas for technical troubleshooting
- Proven success transitioning Oracle modules from implementation partners to internal teams
- Experience supporting both US and international payroll processes, including external vendor data feeds
- Demonstrated expertise in implementing and managing Oracle payroll, time and labor, and absence modules in large organizations
- Solid leadership in project planning, resource allocation, and annual roadmapping
- Effective communication and stakeholder management across payroll, technical, and international teams
- Familiarity with defect resolution and enhancement cycles in Oracle HCM
Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $110,200 to $188,800 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.
At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone–of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income–deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.
UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.
UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
