Oracle Cloud HCM - Applications Specialist

Lewisham Council; London; Hybrid; GBP 53,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Lewisham Council as an Oracle Cloud HCM Applications Specialist, playing a vital role in enhancing IT services for the community. You'll manage system changes, oversee projects, and support users, all while enjoying generous benefits and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Local Government Pension scheme

Flexible working and family-friendly policies

Season ticket and bicycle loans

Staff discounts including local subsidised gym memberships

Qualifications

• Detailed knowledge of Local Authority IT functions.
• Experience with Oracle Cloud modules including Core HR and Payroll.

Responsibilities

• Investigating complex Oracle HCM incidents.
• Managing system developments and changes.
• Coordinating integrations into Oracle Cloud.

Skills

Analytical skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Staff management skills

Tools

Oracle Cloud

Job description

Oracle Cloud HCM - Applications Specialist

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Job Description

Discover yourself in Lewisham where what you do makes a difference to our vibrant and culturally diverse communities!

Job Description

Discover yourself in Lewisham where what you do makes a difference to our vibrant and culturally diverse communities!

We have a rich history of welcoming people from all over the world and are proud to be recognised as the UK’s first Borough of Sanctuary, for our work in championing the rights of refugees and migrants.

Oracle Cloud HCM - Applications Specialist:

Looking to be part of an innovative IT and Digital Service?

The Applications Team at Lewisham Council is passionate about supporting and advancing the council's IT systems, directly improving the services provided to Lewisham residents. Our team combines Portfolio Managers, Application Specialists and Application Analysts who work together seamlessly to put the user at the heart of delivery.

Ready to join us? Read about our job opening below.

As an Application Specialist for Oracle Cloud HCM, you will be at the heart of our IT & Digital Service playing a crucial role in planning and implementing system changes, overseeing medium-scale projects, and managing complex system issues through to resolution.

Key Responsibilities:

• Investigating complex Oracle HCM incidents raised by our business users through to fix and resolution.
• Managing system developments and changes from specification through to implementation.
• Coordinating feeder system integrations into Oracle Cloud within the PaaS solution.
• Overseeing Oracle Cloud quarterly updates and other essential maintenance
• Working in collaboration with our 3rd party technical support provider
• Providing advice and guidance to stakeholders on best use of Oracle Cloud.
• Line management of team members.
  
  

What’s in it for you?

Excellent training and development opportunities, plus a range of benefits including:

• Generous holiday allowance
• Local Government Pension scheme
• Flexible working and family-friendly policies
• Season ticket and bicycle loans
• A range of staff discounts including local subsidised gym memberships
• Supportive staff networks
  
  

What we’re looking for:

Detailed knowledge and understanding of Local Authority IT functions and requirements

• Excellent functional knowledge and experience in the use and configuration of key Oracle Cloud modules including Core HR, Payroll, Absence Management, OTL, ORC and BI Publisher
• Detailed knowledge and understanding of Local Authority IT functions and requirements
• Excellent knowledge and understanding of all IT disciplines
• Knowledge of key information systems and processes and awareness of the contribution of these systems to performance management
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to communicate at all levels with clients, colleagues, partners and external organisations.
• Analytical skills, ability to interpret complex legislation and to resolve complex problems
• Staff management skills
  
  

Location

The job is remote (UK based only) /hybrid but there may be occasional need to come to the office at Laurence House for team meetings or workshops.

The recruitment process is anonymous and we don’t accept CV’s.

Applicant handbook - please read the guidance in this handbook when applying. It is essential that you complete the application fully and that your supporting statement covers how you meet each of the person specification criteria listed.

For an informal discussion about this job, please contact Mark Kelly, Head of Applications and IT Procurement: [e-mail] or Claire Harvey, Applications Portfolio Manager - Enterprise Application: [e-mail]

Please click here to view the Job Description and Person Specification

Salary

£53,634 - £55,710 per annum (PO5)

N.B: All appointments will be offered at the minimum spinal column point (SCP) for the grade of the role. The only exception to this will be when matching current salary (up to the maximum of the scale), which is subject to evidential proof.

Diversity

Lewisham Council is a Disability Confident employer. We welcome and encourage job applications of all abilities. If you require any reasonable adjustments in the application or interview, please contact the lead contact on this advert. We will make reasonable adjustments to make sure our disabled applicants and those with health conditions are supported throughout our recruitment process. We support the access to work scheme, further details are available at www.gov.uk/access-to-work/apply

The Council has a dedicated employment support service, Lewisham Works , which offers Lewisham residents guidance in relation to applying for jobs. If you want to join Lewisham Works, please email [e-mail] and an advisor will be in touch with you.

The Council reserves the right to close adverts early if there is a large response.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  Government Administration

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