Oracle Fusion HCM Functional Lead - Payroll and Core HR

Job Description

We are looking for a seasoned Oracle Fusion HCM Functional Lead with specialized experience in Core HR and Payroll modules to spearhead the design, implementation, and ongoing support of Oracle Fusion HCM solutions. The candidate will ensure that all solutions align with the business needs, organizational HR policies, payroll regulations, and compliance standards.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the configuration, deployment, and support processes for Oracle Fusion Core HR and Payroll systems.
• Design and maintain enterprise and workforce structures along with all employee lifecycle processes and payroll elements.
• Collect and analyze business requirements to convert them into effective functional solutions.
• Organize and facilitate workshops, conduct Conference Room Pilots (CRP), System Integration Testing (SIT), User Acceptance Testing (UAT), and oversee successful go-live implementation.
• Collaborate closely with human resources, payroll, technical teams, and system integration teams for seamless solution delivery.
• Handle data migration using HDL, develop reports through OTBI and BI Publisher, and manage system integrations efficiently.
• Ensure full compliance with company policies and legal payroll mandates.
• Author detailed documentation including Business Requirement Documents (BRD), Functional Specification Documents (FSD), configuration records, and testing materials.
• Serve as the principal liaison for stakeholders, driving resolution of functional issues expeditiously.
• Provide ongoing production support, implement enhancements, and monitor adherence to Service Level Agreements (SLAs).

Candidate Requirements and Experience

• Possess 6 to 10 years of solid experience with Oracle HCM systems, particularly Oracle Fusion.
• Demonstrate strong practical experience specifically in Oracle Fusion Core HR and Payroll modules.
• Background includes Oracle HCM implementations, rollouts, and Application Management Services (AMS)/support projects.
• Deep understanding of human resource functions, employee lifecycle management, and payroll procedures.
• Proven expertise in requirements gathering, functional solution design, system configuration, and testing phases including SIT and UAT.
• Familiarity with data migration using HDL, Oracle Integration Cloud (OIC), Oracle Transactional Business Intelligence (OTBI), and BI Publisher reporting tools.
• Knowledge of cloud-based SaaS HCM applications and their integrations.
• Exceptional communication skills along with the ability to manage stakeholders and solve problems effectively.
• Prior experience working on projects in the Middle East, especially Saudi Arabia, with strong knowledge of regional payroll compliance.
• Possession of a valid Saudi IQAMA is required.