The Role
We need Oracle Fusion HCM Techno Functional Architect to support our Oracle Fusion related applications and delivery for one of the UK’s 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:
* Core HR
* Payroll (UK)
* Absence Management
* Benefits
* Ensure alignment of technical architecture with functional processes such as:
* Hire-to-retire lifecycle
* Payroll processing, statutory compliance, and reporting
* Leave, accruals, and absence policies
* Employee 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 Responsibilities
* Define and own end-to-end technical architecture for Oracle Fusion HCM applications.
* Design and oversee integrations across systems, including:
* Payroll providers, banking systems, and finance/GL
* Third-party benefits and absence systems
* Rostering/workforce systems (relevant for airline operations)
* Lead development and governance of:
* Fast Formulas (Payroll, Absence, Benefits)
* HCM Extracts and data interfaces
* BI Publisher and OTBI reports
* Architect and guide integrations using:
* REST/SOAP APIs
* Oracle Integration Cloud (OIC) or other middleware
* Define and manage:
* Data migration strategy (HDL, HSDL)
* Data 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:
* Impact assessment
* Regression planning
* Feature adoption
* Establish development standards, coding best practices, and governance.
* Support DevOps, release management, and environment strategy.
Experience & Qualifications
* 15+ years overall IT experience
* 8–10+ 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:
* Oracle Fusion HCM architecture
* Payroll, Absence, Benefits, and Core HR modules
* Fast Formula development (Payroll & Absence critical)
* Deep experience with:
* Integrations (REST/SOAP APIs, OIC)
* HCM Extracts, BI Publisher, OTBI
* HDL / HSDL data migration
* Strong understanding of:
* Payroll processing lifecycle
* Absence accruals and leave policies
* Benefits configuration and eligibility
Preferred Skills
* Experience with UK Payroll and statutory compliance
* Exposure to airline or shift-based workforce environments
* Knowledge of:
* Workforce scheduling / rostering integrations
* Finance and GL integrations
* Oracle Fusion HCM certifications
Deliverables:
* Technical design documents
* Process flows
* Functional architecture
Your Profile
* 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