Solution Architect Oracle Fusion HCM; Core HR, Talent Management & Payroll

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Solution Architect – Oracle Fusion HCM (Core HR, Talent Management & Payroll) to lead end-to-end Oracle Fusion HCM implementations for government, semi-government, and private-sector clients in the UAE. The ideal candidate should have strong hands-on expertise in Core HR, Absence Management, and multiple Talent Management modules, along with practical experience in Oracle Fusion Payroll.

The role requires a hands-on implementation leader who can own solution architecture, lead a team of consultants across multiple concurrent projects, configure complex HCM functionalities, and drive successful delivery from solution design through deployment and post-go-live support.

Key Responsibilities

• Solution Architecture:
  Lead design workshops, own solution design documents, and make key design decisions across Core HR, Absence, Talent Management, and Payroll.
• Talent Management:
  Design and configure Performance Management, Goal Management, Career Development, Talent Review, Succession Planning, Profiles, Skills, Learning, and Oracle Recruiting Cloud.
• Payroll:
  Configure payroll elements, balances, Fast Formulas, retroactive pay, costing, and General Ledger transfers. Lead parallel runs, reconciliation, and payroll validation.
• Absence & Core HR:
  Configure absence plans, accruals, entitlements, workforce structures, position management, approvals, security, Journeys, and Redwood experiences.
• Configuration & Design Tools:
  Use Fast Formulas, approval rules, HCM Experience Design Studio, alerts, and relevant Oracle AI capabilities in Talent Management.
• Hands-on Implementation:
  Personally configure, test, and troubleshoot critical functional components while reviewing team deliverables to ensure solution quality.
• Delivery & Team Leadership:
  Plan and allocate consultants across multiple concurrent projects, track milestones, manage risks and change requests, and lead testing, cutover, and hypercare.
• Client & Stakeholder Management:
  Present solution designs and implementation progress to HR leaders, Human Resources directors, and steering committees.
• Pre-Sales & Documentation:
  Support proposals, solution write-ups, demonstrations, effort estimations, and implementation planning.
• Continuous Improvement:
  Ensure adherence to implementation best practices, maintain solution quality, and drive continuous improvement across Oracle Fusion HCM processes.

Roles Requirements and Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 12+ years of experience in Oracle HCM, including at least 7 years of hands-on experience with Oracle Fusion HCM Cloud.
• At least 4 end-to-end Oracle Fusion HCM implementations involving Talent Management and Payroll, including at least 2 as a Solution Architect or Functional Lead and 1 within the last 2 years.
• Strong hands-on expertise in Core HR and Absence Management.
• Hands-on experience in at least 3 Talent Management modules, such as Performance Management, Goal Management, Succession Planning, Learning, or Recruiting.
• Hands-on Oracle Fusion Payroll experience across at least 2 implementations, including payroll parallel runs and go-live.
• Strong understanding of payroll elements, balances, Fast Formulas, retroactive pay, costing, and General Ledger transfers.
• Experience configuring workforce structures, position management, absence plans, accruals, entitlements, approvals, and security.
• Knowledge of HCM Experience Design Studio, approval rules, alerts, Redwood experiences, and relevant Oracle AI features.
• Proven experience managing consultants across 2 or more concurrent projects.