Oracle Fusion HCM Consultant

Role Title: Oracle Fusion HCM Lead / HCM Consultant

Overview: As an Oracle Fusion HCM Lead , you will play a pivotal role in designing, implementing, and supporting Oracle Fusion HCM solutions, with a strong focus on Core HR, Absence, Recruitment, and Talent Management modules for UK Public Sector clients. You will act as the primary functional lead, ensuring successful delivery across all project phases — from design through deployment and hypercare. Your responsibilities will include leading client engagements, managing integrations, data migrations, and reporting requirements, and providing expert guidance to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. This role demands a strong combination of hands-on configuration experience , functional expertise , and excellent communication skills .

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the end-to-end implementation of Oracle Fusion HCM modules — particularly Core HR, Absence, Recruitment, and Talent Management — for UK-based clients.
• Engage directly with clients and stakeholders to gather requirements, design functional solutions, and ensure alignment with business needs.
• Apply hands-on configuration and demonstrate in-depth functional knowledge of Oracle Fusion HCM within the UK Public Sector context.
• Plan and execute testing cycles — including System Integration Testing (SIT), User Acceptance Testing (UAT), and Payroll Parallel Reconciliation (PPR) — ensuring quality and compliance throughout.
• Provide post-implementation support (hypercare) to ensure smooth transition to steady-state operations.
• Utilize and guide others in using key HCM technical tools , including: HCM Data Loader (HDL) HCM Extracts BI Publisher / OTBI Reporting Fast Formulas Payroll Batch Loader (PBL)
• Lead discussions around integrations, data migrations, and reporting related to Core HR, Recruitment, and Talent modules.
• Translate complex technical and functional solutions into clear, actionable insights for technical teams, business users, and senior leadership.
• Prepare and conduct Conference Room Pilots (CRPs) / Playback sessions , training materials, and user training sessions.
• Support all phases of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) , from requirements gathering to deployment and change management.
• Create and maintain documentation, including Business Process Specifications , Configuration Workbooks , Testing Scripts , and Change Requests .
• Troubleshoot and resolve functional issues efficiently while maintaining client satisfaction.

Must-Have Skills & Experience:

• Proven experience as an Oracle Fusion HCM Consultant / Functional Lead , specifically within Core HR, Recruitment, and Talent Management .
• Hands-on expertise in HCM Data Loader, HCM Extracts, BI Reporting, Fast Formulas, and PBL .
• Experience delivering HCM solutions in the UK Public Sector environment.
• Strong understanding of HR business processes and how they translate into Oracle Fusion HCM functionality.
• Ability to lead client workshops and effectively engage stakeholders across technical and business domains.
• Excellent communication, documentation, and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated experience across the full project lifecycle (SDLC) .

Desirable Skills:

• Exposure to Oracle Payroll or Time and Labour modules.
• Experience with integration tools (e.g., OIC or REST/SOAP APIs).
• Familiarity with Agile / Waterfall methodologies .
• Oracle HCM Cloud certification(s).

Personal Attributes:

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Collaborative team player with leadership qualities.
• Proactive approach to learning and staying current with Oracle Cloud updates.
• Ability to work under pressure in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.