R12.x Oracle Payroll Fundamentals: Earnings and Deductions (US) Course Overview

To ensure that participants are adequately prepared to take on the R12.x Oracle Payroll Fundamentals: Earnings and Deductions (US) course and gain the maximum benefit from its content, the following prerequisites are recommended:

• Basic knowledge of payroll processes and terminologies.
• Understanding of general HR and payroll concepts, including earnings, deductions, and benefits.
• Familiarity with the navigation and use of Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS) applications.
• Experience with Oracle Human Resources (HR) module is beneficial, as it integrates with Oracle Payroll.
• Basic proficiency in working with spreadsheets and data entry to manage payroll information effectively.
• An analytical mindset to grasp the configuration and calculations involved in payroll processing.
• Prior exposure to any payroll software or system can be advantageous, although not mandatory.

Please note that these prerequisites are designed to establish a foundation that will allow participants to more effectively understand and apply the course material. However, individuals with a strong desire to learn and a commitment to engage with the course content may still find success, even if they do not fully meet all the above recommendations.

Target Audience for R12.x Oracle Payroll Fundamentals: Earnings and Deductions (US)

The R12.x Oracle Payroll Fundamentals course is designed for professionals managing payroll processes within Oracle systems.

• HR and Payroll Managers
• Oracle E-Business Suite Consultants
• Payroll Executives and Analysts
• Financial Controllers involved in payroll management
• Oracle HRMS Users and Implementers
• IT Professionals responsible for Oracle EBS implementation and maintenance
• Business Analysts looking to understand payroll systems
• Systems Administrators managing HR and payroll data
• Compliance Officers overseeing payroll regulations and requirements
• HRIS Specialists
• ERP Specialists with a focus on financial and HR modules
• Database Administrators who manage payroll information systems
• Professionals seeking to upgrade their skills in Oracle Payroll systems

Learning Objectives - What you will Learn in this R12.x Oracle Payroll Fundamentals: Earnings and Deductions (US)?

1. Introduction: This course provides comprehensive training on R12.x Oracle Payroll Fundamentals, focusing on the setup and processing of earnings and deductions for U.S. payroll.

2. Learning Objectives and Outcomes:

• Understand the fundamentals of payroll earnings and deductions within Oracle Payroll.
• Set up and manage predefined earning types, including special inputs and termination rules.
• Configure and initiate deductions, including start and stop rules, amount rules, and the management of arrears.
• Create and define balance feeds, dimensions, and attributes for accurate payroll processing.
• Utilize Batch Element Entry (BEE) for efficient data entry and batch management.
• Write and customize payroll formulas, including the use of ROUND function, aliases, and setting default values.
• Control the frequency of payroll element processing using frequency and skip rule formulas.
• Set up and process RetroPay, including enhanced RetroPay, and manage RetroPay costing.
• Configure net-to-gross earnings types and proration setups to ensure precise payroll calculations.
• Handle third-party payments and wage attachments, ensuring compliance with legal requirements.
• Set up savings and retirement plans, including 401(k) and 403(b) plans, and manage employer matching and catch-up contributions.
• Extract HR/Payroll data for reporting and configure HR/Payroll extracts for various reporting needs.
• Understand state retirement system plans, including defined benefit and contribution plans, and set up related elements and extracts.