JDE HR/Payroll Consultant

JDE HR/Payroll Consultant

6 Month Contract

Location: Remote

Role Overview

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

Education

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

Experience

• 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.

• Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

• Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.

Benefits

• Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.

• Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.

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