Oracle HCM Cloud – Functional Lead

Role Summary

We are seeking an experienced Oracle HCM Cloud Principal Consultant with strong expertise in Core HR, US Payroll, and Oracle Time & Labor (OTL). The role involves leading end-to-end implementations, solution design, enhancements, and support engagements while partnering with HR and Payroll stakeholders to deliver scalable, compliant, and business-focused Oracle HCM Cloud solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead functional design, implementation, and support for Oracle Core HR, US Payroll, and OTL modules.
• Gather business requirements and translate them into Oracle HCM Cloud solutions and best practices.
• Configure Core HR, Payroll, and OTL components, including Enterprise Structures, Payroll Elements, Balances, Costing, Fast Formulas, Time Rules, and Approval Workflows.
• Drive requirement workshops, CRP, SIT, UAT, payroll parallel testing, cutover, and go-live activities.
• Provide guidance on US payroll processing, taxation, compliance, and reconciliation.
• Collaborate with technical teams on integrations, OTBI/BIP reporting, and data conversion(HDL) activities.
• Act as the primary functional advisor for clients and business stakeholders.
• Provide production support, troubleshoot application issues, manage enhancements, and ensure SLA compliance.
• Coordinate quarterly Oracle Cloud release impact assessments and testing activities.
• Manage Oracle SRs, incident resolution, root cause analysis, and change management processes.
• Mentor team members and contribute to solution reviews, governance, and continuous improvements.

Required Skills & Experience

• 10–15 years of overall experience in Oracle HCM applications.
• Strong hands-on expertise in Oracle HCM Cloud Core HR, US Payroll, and OTL.
• Experience in multiple end-to-end Oracle HCM Cloud implementations and support engagements.
• Strong understanding of US Payroll legislation, payroll processing, taxation, and compliance requirements.
• Hands-on experience with Payroll Elements, Balances, Costing, Payroll Flows, Fast Formulas, and OTL configurations.
• Strong functional consulting, stakeholder management, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience working closely with HR, Payroll, business users, and IT teams.

Good-to-Have

• Oracle HCM Cloud Certification.
• Experience with additional modules - Absence Management, Benefits, Compensation.
• Exposure to Oracle Integration Cloud (OIC), REST/SOAP APIs, and third-party payroll integrations.
• Experience in global or multi-country Oracle HCM Cloud implementations.
• Presales, solution architecture, and team leadership experience.