The Role We need Oracle Fusion HCM Technical Architect to support our Oracle Fusion related applications and delivery for one of the UKs large airline customer. Functional Responsibilities: Collaborate with business stakeholders (HR, Payroll, Benefits teams) to understand and translate requirements into scalable Oracle Fusion HCM solutions. Provide solution design oversight across key modules: oCore HR oPayroll (UK) oAbsence Management oBenefits Ensure alignment of technical architecture with functional processes such as: oHire-to-retire lifecycle oPayroll processing, statutory compliance, and reporting oLeave, accruals, and absence policies oEmployee benefits enrolment and eligibility Lead functional and technical design workshops, ensuring best practices and standardization. Review and validate functional design documents (FDDs) and solution designs. Support UAT and business validation, ensuring solutions meet business needs. Act as the key liaison between functional consultants, technical teams, and client stakeholders. Advise on process optimization and adoption of Oracle standard functionalities. Technical Responsibilites: Define and own end-to-end technical architecture for Oracle Fusion HCM applications. Design and oversee integrations across systems, including: oPayroll providers, banking systems, and finance/GL oThird-party benefits and absence systems oRostering/workforce systems (relevant for airline operations) Lead development and governance of: oFast Formulas (Payroll, Absence, Benefits) oHCM Extracts and data interfaces oBI Publisher and OTBI reports Architect and guide integrations using: oREST/SOAP APIs oOracle Integration Cloud (OIC) or other middleware Define and manage: oData migration strategy (HDL, HSDL) oData validation and reconciliation frameworks Ensure security architecture including roles, data access, and compliance. Handle performance tuning, scalability, and system reliability. Lead troubleshooting of complex issues across payroll calculations, absence accruals, and integrations. Manage Oracle quarterly releases: oImpact assessment oRegression planning oFeature adoption Establish development standards, coding best practices, and governance. Support DevOps, release management, and environment strategy. Experience Level : 15 years overall IT experience 810 years in Oracle HCM (Fusion) 3 Oracle Fusion HCM end-to-end implementations in a technical leadership/architect role Experience supporting large, complex enterprise environments (aviation, transport, or similar highly distributed workforce preferred) Must-Have Skills Strong expertise in: oOracle Fusion HCM architecture oPayroll, Absence, Benefits, and Core HR modules oFast Formula development (Payroll & Absence critical) Deep experience with: oIntegrations (REST/SOAP APIs, OIC) oHCM Extracts, BI Publisher, OTBI oHDL / HSDL data migration Strong understanding of: oPayroll processing lifecycle oAbsence accruals and leave policies oBenefits configuration and eligibility Preferred Skills Experience with UK Payroll and statutory compliance Exposure to airline or shift-based workforce environments Knowledge of: oWorkforce scheduling / rostering integrations oFinance and GL integrations Oracle Fusion HCM certifications Deliverables: Technical design documents Process flows Functional architecture Your Profile Essential skills/knowledge/experience: 10-12 years of experience with Oracle Fusion Expertise in Oracle Fusion Finance module implementations Design and Blueprint experience COA design Taxation and IFRS regulations HDL and Spreadsheet Loader (HSDL) Basic SQL knowledge Preferred Qualifications: Oracle Fusion Finance certification Experience with multi-country or global finance implementations & Architecture Knowledge of local statutory taxation rules (country-specific) Experience in AMS / production support environments Exposure to Payroll and HRMS integrations