Oracle Fusion Cloud HCM Principal Consultant

Oracle Fusion Cloud Human Capital Management (HCM) Principal Consultant.

Key Responsibilities:

1. End-to-End HCM Solution Architecture

• Define and own the overall HCM solution architecture across all Fusion HCM modules (Core HR, Benefits, Payroll, Absence, Talent, Recruiting, Compensation, Time & Labor).

• Ensure solution designs align with business strategy, HR operating models, and Oracle Cloud best practices.

• Create architecture blueprints, module integration mappings, and end-to-end process flows.

2. Requirements Gathering and Fit-Gap Analysis

• Lead requirement workshops with HR leadership, COEs, and SMEs.

• Conduct fit-gap analyses across global HR processes and identify custom extensions, integrations, or configuration needs.

• Translate business requirements into scalable and compliant functional designs.

3. Configuration Governance and Solution Validation

• Oversee and validate configurations across all HCM modules.

• Provide functional direction to module leads (Core HR, Absence, Payroll, etc.).

• Ensure coherent data models, harmonized configurations, and cross-module alignment.

4. Integration Architecture and Data Flows

• Define and validate integrations between HCM and: Payroll systems, time systems, ERP/Finance, Identity / IAM systems and benefits providers
• Work with OIC teams to guide API, HCM Extracts, and BIP-based integration patterns.

5. Data Migration Oversight

• Define HCM data conversion strategy for workforce structures, work relationships, assignments, payroll, and compensation data.

• Validate migration templates, mapping logic, and data quality checkpoints.

• Oversee mock loads and final cutover data readiness.

6. Testing, Change Management and Deployment

• Define end-to-end testing strategy for SIT, UAT, regression, and parallel payroll testing.

• Support training teams with process flows, configuration walkthroughs, and user guidance.

• Lead deployment readiness assessments and resolve cross-functional issues.

7. Governance, Compliance and Security

• Ensure HR data privacy, legal compliance, role-based access, and security controls.

• Define and review job roles, duty roles, and custom HCM security policies.

• Support SOX/audit requirements and HR governance standards.

8. Thought Leadership and Stakeholder Management

• Advise CHRO, HR leaders, and project sponsors on transformation roadmaps.

• Present solution alternatives, risks, and recommendations.

• Provide leadership to functional consultants and mentor junior team members.

Required Qualifications:

• Location for this position is Irvine, CA. This position may require relocation and/or travel to client/project location.
• Bachelor s degree or foreign equivalent required from an accredited institution. Will also consider three years of progressive experience in the specialty in lieu of every year of education.

• 11 years of IT experience
• 10+ years in HR systems with 5+ years in Oracle Fusion Cloud HCM.
• Hands-on experience with at least 3 or more major HCM modules: Global HR, Absence Management, Time & Labor, Payroll, Talent Management, Recruiting, Compensation
• Strong understanding of global HR processes, HR operations, and compliance.
• Strong knowledge of HCM Data Loader (HDL), HCM Extracts, Fast Formulas (Payroll, Absence, Benefits), BI Publisher, OTBI & Dashboards, REST & SOAP APIs for HCM
• Familiarity with role-based security, workforce structures, and global/local HR configuration.

• Experience leading at least two full lifecycle Oracle Cloud HCM implementations.

• Strong ability to guide design decisions, perform cross-module impact analysis, and own architecture governance.

• Experience leading large HR transformation programs across global organizations.

• Ability to create Architecture documents, solution design documents, data flow diagrams

• Experience with Security models, Test strategy documents

Preferred Qualifications:

• Oracle Cloud certifications - Oracle HCM Cloud, Global HR, and/or HCM Talent Management.

• Experience with multi-country implementations

• External LMS, Benefits platforms

• Exposure to Journeys, AI/ML, Digital Assistants, VBCS Extensions

• Experience in migrating from Oracle EBS, PeopleSoft, SAP SuccessFactors, Workday, or custom HR systems

• Experience in industries such as Food and Beverage is preferred