Oracle HCM Integration Engineer

Position: Oracle HCM Integration Engineer

Location: Chicago, IL (Hybrid Model)

Job Type: 3-6+ Months Contract to hire (FTE)

Job Overview:

• Our client is looking to hire an Oracle HCM Integration, Security & Governance Manager within our HRIS team.
• We re seeking a strategic and technically skilled professional to lead the integrity, security, and connectivity of our global Human Capital Management (HCM) ecosystem.
• This role is critical to enabling efficient operations and safeguarding sensitive employee data across the organization. Ideal candidates should be open to considering full-time employment.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
• 3+ years of experience in Oracle HCM Cloud Integrations
• 3+ years of experience in Oracle HCM Cloud Core HR
• Deep understanding of Oracle HCM Cloud architecture and integration tools (Oracle Integration Cloud, REST APIs).
• Experience with enterprise systems integration (payroll, benefits, finance, identity management)
• Management experience

Security & Compliance Knowledge:

• Strong grasp of global data protection regulations (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA).
• Experience managing role-based access controls and audit protocols.

Project & Change Management:

• Proven ability to lead cross-functional projects and manage change in complex environments.
• Familiarity with governance frameworks and data stewardship practices.

Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills:

• Ability to identify risks, troubleshoot integration issues, and implement effective solutions.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to data integrity.

Communication & Collaboration:

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to work effectively across technical and non-technical teams.
• Ability to translate complex technical concepts into business-friendly language.

Regulatory & Audit Readiness:

• Experience supporting compliance initiatives related to ISQM, ISO, and GDPR.
• Understanding of data retention policies and access control frameworks.

Nice to Haves:

• Preferred experience using Oracle PL/SQL and Unix Scripting for Middleware Integration.
• Preferred experience performing Design & Build Enablement.
• Oracle Cloud certifications are a plus.

Responsibilities:

Integration Leadership:

• Drive the integration of new entities into Oracle HCM, ensuring seamless data flow and system alignment.

Integration Strategy & Execution:

• Lead the design, implementation, and ongoing maintenance of integrations between Oracle HCM and other enterprise systems (e.g., payroll, benefits, finance, Snowflake, AD, etc.).
• Ensure data flows are accurate, timely, and compliant with internal and external standards.

Security & Compliance Oversight:

• Manage role-based access controls, data privacy settings, and audit protocols to ensure compliance with global data protection regulations (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA).

Security Oversight:

• Develop and manage robust access control frameworks.
• Perform segregation of duties (SOD) activities based on analysis findings.
• Safeguard sensitive HR data through effective privacy configurations and audit readiness.

Governance Framework Development:

• Establish and enforce governance standards for Oracle HCM usage.
• Implement change management protocols, data stewardship practices, and system configuration guidelines.
• Configuring automations to allow for the archiving and purging of data within Oracle to support data retention requirements by jurisdiction.

Risk Mitigation & Compliance:

• Proactively identify and resolve integration failures, security vulnerabilities, and compliance risks.
• Ensure business continuity through strong risk management practices.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Work with other internal teams to support downstream integrations, validations, and compliance with ISQM, ISO, and GDPR standards.