Job description
Senior Oracle Cloud HCM Functional Lead
Due to continued growth, Elire is looking to add a Senior Oracle Cloud HCM Functional Lead to join our Cloud HCM Practice. This role will focus primarily on Oracle Cloud Core Human Resources, with supporting experience across Talent Management and Oracle Recruiting Cloud. If you are energized by leading clients, solving complex business challenges, working hands-on within Oracle Cloud HCM, and continuing to grow with emerging technology, then we are your company!
The right candidate will combine strong functional leadership with practical technical capability across reporting, extracts, data movement, and related configuration tools. This individual will lead functional workstreams while remaining hands-on throughout solution design and delivery. Experience working with Oracle's embedded AI capabilities, AI-supported HCM processes, or related Oracle AI initiatives is valuable; deep AI expertise is not required. We are looking for someone who brings sound judgment, critical thinking, and a genuine drive to expand their knowledge as Oracle's HCM and AI capabilities continue to evolve.
This resource will be performing and assisting with the following activities:
Lead Oracle Cloud HCM functional workstreams across implementations, optimizations, enhancements, and support initiatives
Facilitate requirements gathering, design workshops, fit-gap analysis, and solution discussions with client stakeholders
Design and configure scalable Oracle Cloud Core HR solutions, including enterprise structures, workforce structures, person and employment data, jobs, grades, positions, and related business processes
Support Talent Management and Oracle Recruiting Cloud processes, including talent profiles, goals, performance, requisitions, candidate experience, offers, and recruiting-to-hire activities
Translate business requirements into clear functional designs, configuration workbooks, process flows, user stories, and test assets
Provide hands-on configuration, troubleshooting, and functional support throughout the full project lifecycle
Develop, maintain, and troubleshoot OTBI and BI Publisher reporting solutions that support operational, audit, and business decision-making needs
Build and support HCM Extracts for outbound data, downstream systems, reporting, and integration requirements
Develop or troubleshoot Fast Formulas used for eligibility, validations, calculations, and other HCM business requirements
Support data conversion and maintenance activities using HDL, HSDL, spreadsheets, and other Oracle-supported tools
Partner with technical and integration resources on OIC, APIs, file-based interfaces, security, and end-to-end solution design
Lead system integration testing and user acceptance testing, including test planning, defect triage, root cause analysis, and resolution
Support cutover planning, production readiness, go-live, and post-production stabilization activities
Evaluate practical uses of Oracle's embedded AI and AI-supported HCM capabilities in partnership with clients and internal teams
Apply critical thinking to emerging Oracle functionality and help identify where new capabilities can improve user experience, process efficiency, or decision-making
Act as a trusted advisor to clients by providing clear communication, practical recommendations, and accountable delivery leadership
Mentor team members and contribute to Elire's delivery standards, reusable assets, and Cloud HCM best practices
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Strong functional knowledge of Oracle Cloud Core Human Resources and the foundational structures and processes that support the broader HCM suite
Hands-on experience with Oracle Cloud Talent Management and/or Oracle Recruiting Cloud
Proven ability to lead client-facing workshops, guide solution decisions, and manage functional workstream deliverables
Ability to move comfortably between functional leadership, system configuration, troubleshooting, documentation, and hands-on delivery
Working knowledge of OTBI, BI Publisher, HCM Extracts, HDL/HSDL, and Oracle Cloud HCM data structures
Experience developing or supporting Fast Formulas for HCM eligibility, validation, calculation, or business-rule requirements
Understanding of integrations and the ability to collaborate effectively with OIC, API, reporting, security, and technical teams
Exposure to Oracle AI capabilities, embedded AI features, AI-supported workflows, or related implementation initiatives within HCM or enterprise applications
Interest in continuing to develop Oracle AI knowledge through project experience, Oracle learning paths, certifications, or other structured development
Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills with the ability to assess new functionality and apply it to real client and business needs
Excellent communication, facilitation, documentation, and presentation skills
Strong ownership, organization, attention to detail, adaptability, and follow-through
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a team environment while independently owning assigned work and client outcomes
All applicants must also meet the following requirements:
7+ years of Oracle HCM or related enterprise HCM experience, including significant hands-on experience with Oracle Cloud HCM
Demonstrated experience leading full lifecycle Oracle Cloud HCM implementations, major workstreams, or complex optimization initiatives
Strong experience with Oracle Cloud Core HR and working experience across Talent Management and/or Oracle Recruiting Cloud
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Information Systems, Technology, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
Oracle Cloud HCM certifications or active progress toward relevant Oracle HCM or AI learning and certification paths
Consulting experience supporting multiple clients, projects, or industries
Willingness and ability to travel up to 30% as needed
Legally able to work for any employer in the United States
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
Established in 2005, Elire is a Minneapolis-based enterprise software consulting firm with more than 20 years of experience across Oracle Cloud, PeopleSoft, EPM and Analytics, Treasury, Advisory Services, and Managed Services. We help clients implement, integrate, upgrade, optimize, and support enterprise software and business processes. To learn more, visit www.elire.com.
Elire is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply, regardless of race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or veteran status.
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