Role Purpose To design, translate, and implement future-state Oracle Fusion Core HR processes that replace legacy SAP HCM, ensuring simplified hire-to-retire processes, strong data governance, GDPR compliance, payroll alignment, and high adoption by HR, managers, and employees. Key Responsibilities - Lead HR Core functional design across hire-to-retire processes - Translate SAP HCM (PA/OM) processes into Oracle Fusion Core HR best-practice designs - Simplify legacy SAP-driven complexity and local variations - Own HR data migration rules, cleansing approach, and validation - Ensure HR design aligns with Payroll, IAM, and downstream integrations - Support HR security, role-based access, and GDPR compliance - Lead HR input into testing, cutover, and go-live readiness - Act as HR Design Authority for Core HR decisions Skills Mapped to Programme Phases Programme Phase HR Core Functional Skills Expected Outcomes Mobilisation & Discovery SAP HCM PA/OM knowledge, HR domain expertise, stakeholder engagement Clear understanding of legacy SAP HR complexity and risks Design Oracle Fusion Core HR, process translation, security and approval design Approved future-state HR processes aligned to Oracle standards Data Migration Worker, assignment, absence, and hierarchy data mapping and cleansing Clean, compliant HR data ready for payroll dependency Build & Test HR scenario definition, SIT/UAT support, payroll dependency validation Validated end-to-end hire-to-retire scenarios Cutover & Go-Live HR cutover planning, absence balances, manager readiness Stable go-live with accurate HR and payroll-aligned data Post Go-Live / Hypercare Issue resolution, optimisation, HR and manager support High adoption and reduced HR manual workarounds Essential Skills & Experience - Proven experience delivering HR Core ERP transformation (SAP to Oracle Fusion preferred) - Strong SAP HCM (PA/OM) background with Oracle Fusion Core HR implementation experience - Deep understanding of hire-to-retire processes and HR operating models - Hands-on HR data migration and reconciliation experience - Strong understanding of HR security, GDPR, and data privacy - Experience working closely with Payroll teams and dependencies Desirable Experience - Public sector or highly regulated environment experience - Experience with Absence Management configuration - Experience supporting HR self-service adoption - Experience working with System Integrators Behavioural Attributes - Adopt-not-adapt mindset - Confident challenging legacy HR practices - Strong data ownership and attention to detail - Clear communicator with HR, IT, and business stakeholders - Calm and credible under programme pressure