Oracle Cloud HCM Benefits Lead

Applications Software Technology (AST), an IBM company, was founded on one simple thought, we put our people and our customers first, and you can never lose. AST is a globally recognized award-winning full-service enterprise Cloud transformation and systems integrator, specializing in Oracle Cloud,
Salesforce, Oracle Net Suite,
and JD Edwards, serving clients in the Public and Commercial Sectors for 29 years. Clients look to AST for leadership and assistance in systems integration, business process redesign, project management, systems administration, and training. From on-premises applications to modern Cloud technology, AST’s services encompass all aspects of Enterprise Resource Planning, Business Intelligence, Enterprise Performance Management, Customer Experience, and Middleware. AST also offers flexible Managed Services, supporting the needs of over 200 Public Sector and Commercial customers around the globe.

If you're someone with energy, drive, and creativity, AST might be the place for you.

Currently, we are looking for a talented
Senior Oracle HCM Cloud Consultant - Benefits
to join our team! This is a
full-time/permanent position
that will provide subject matter expertise, advisory and implementation support in the areas of Oracle HCM Cloud(Benefits). This position can sit anywhere in the United States or Canada; however, the interested candidate must be open to travel.

What You’ll Do:

• Serve as the Functional Expert and Trusted Advisor in the implementation and support of Oracle HCM Cloud Benefits implementation projects.
• Gain the trust of the client, project team members and leadership team to ensure a successful project delivery
• Provide best practice guidance on leading recruitment and onboarding modern business processes so that clients can transform their business using Core HR, Workforce Compensation Cloud, Benefits Cloud
• Lead design and discovery workshops to define business requirements. Conduct gap analysis between delivered functionality, client requirements and recommend solutions
• Gather and interpret business requirements to appropriate configurations of the Core HR, Workforce Compensation, Benefits modules. Lead the testing events associated with the project delivery cycle.
• Stay abreast of leading industry trends and Oracle features to give the clients the best solutions for their needs.
• Ability to understand integrations with other modules with Oracle suite of modules.
• Ability to work with other team members in configuring the Fusion Cloud Applications
• Ability to travel during the most critical phases of the project, if requested
• Coordinate efforts between other business lines and AST consultants to implement the best solution for the client.
• Work with Technical Practice to provide guidance on data conversions, integrations and reporting.

What We’re Looking For:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• Specialization in Business or HR Management
• Minimum 4-8+ years of experience as an Oracle HCM Cloud Implementation Lead with current Benefits experience in aclient facing, functional consulting role
• Minimum of5 full life cycle HCM Cloud Implementations with a minimumof3 full life cycle implementations solely focused on Core HR, Workforce Compensation and Benefits
• Current Oracle Cloud Certification in Payroll, Global HR, Benefits and/or other HCM Cloud modules ideal
• Proven ability to lead, manage and deliver full lifecycle projects through analysis, design, configuration, testing and cutover
• Hands‑on experience with Oracle HCM Cloud Tools such as HCM Extracts and HDL (highly preferred)
• Cross functional knowledge in other Oracle HCM modules (ORC, Time & Labor, Payroll); highly preferred
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Solid analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Prior experience leading a project team in a delivery role; required
• Public Sector (K12 Educational Sector, Federal/State/Local) experience highly preferred. Private Sector experienced considered.

What We Bring:

At AST, people are the center of everything we do, and we work to provide you with benefits beyond a paycheck. We strive to develop and recognize our people at all levels and give them the rewards they deserve. We offer full…