HCM Payroll Specialist FT_LT

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HCM Payroll Specialist - 25397-

World Intellectual Property Organization – WIPO

CH-Geneva

2 years (maximum cumulative length of 5 years)

09-Jan-2026, 11:59:00 PM CET

Contract – limited‑term fixed‑term post

The HCM Payroll Specialist is part of the AIMS Human Capital Management Team, Core Enterprise Resource Planning Section, Enterprise Solutions Division, IT Department, Administration, Finance and Management Sector of WIPO.

The role supports the Administration Information Management System (AIMS), a suite of ERP applications based on Oracle Fusion. The specialist will help drive the transition to Oracle Fusion, modernize the payroll landscape, and provide technical support, configuration, and continuous improvement.

• Close collaboration with business counterparts to develop a strategic plan for monthly pay cycles.
• Advise on payroll processing and ensure system integration; identify opportunities for simplification, streamlining, and enhancement.
• Review recurring operational issues and software updates related to payroll with business owners.
• Maintain strong relationships with HCM/ERP team members, IT focal points, and subject‑matter experts to ensure solutions alignment with guidelines.
• Oversee payroll solution configuration, maintenance, security and upgrades, ensuring integration with Absence Management, Core HR and Finance/GL modules.
• Prepare and update functional documentation, test scripts and knowledge‑transfer materials.
• Design and maintain seamless data flows between Payroll and other modules, identifying process‑improvement opportunities.
• Ensure systems comply with regulatory requirements, maintain data‑security standards and support audit and compliance reporting.
• Perform other related duties as required.

• First‑level university degree in computer science, information technology or related discipline.
• Advanced university degree in a relevant field.
• ITIL certification.
• Oracle Fusion Payroll certification preferred.
• Minimum of six years of payroll‑related professional experience covering functional analysis, software development, user acceptance testing, maintenance, documentation and training.
• Hands‑on experience implementing Oracle Fusion Payroll and related modules (Core HR, Absence Management, Finance/GL).
• Experience implementing HR operational procedures and payroll processes within HCM solutions for large‑scale international organisations.
• Excellent written and spoken English; knowledge of French a plus.

• Strong understanding of end‑to‑end HCM/payroll processes.
• Expertise in configuring Oracle Fusion Payroll, including fast formulas, HDL and OTBI.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; effective partnership with diverse stakeholders.
• Organisational skills with ability to meet strict deadlines.
• Analytical ability to translate business ideas into functional requirements.
• Client‑orientation, listening to and meeting client needs with flexibility.
• Change‑management experience, including rollout of new payroll systems and process enhancements.
• Experienced in communicating change, engaging stakeholders and delivering training.
• Proficient in Oracle Fusion, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and quick adaptation to new software.

• Knowledge of UN HR and Payroll business processes.
• Effective communication.
• Team spirit.
• Integrity.
• Results orientation.
• Service orientation.
• Big‑picture awareness.
• Innovation and change‑seeking.
• Personal and team development.

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