Oracle Compensation and Benefit Consultant

Grant Thornton; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Birmingham seeks an experienced HCM Compensation and Benefits Consultant to deliver solutions using Oracle HCM Cloud. You will manage end-to-end implementation and collaborate with senior stakeholders while promoting teamwork and supporting project goals. Ideal candidates have strong consulting experience, leadership skills, and the ability to handle complexity in project delivery.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Community involvement opportunities

Qualifications

• Several years of related consulting experience with industry clients.
• Experience with Oracle HCM Cloud design and implementation.
• Proven ability to deliver complex projects on time.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end solutions for specified HCM modules.
• Document business requirements and configurations.
• Support scope, plans, and budget management.
• Lead requirements gathering, design, testing, and training.

Skills

Oracle HCM Cloud design

Leadership

Communication skills

Consulting experience

Project management

Job description

Job Description

Grant Thornton’s Business Consulting consists of Enterprise Applications, Technology, Finance, Operations, Deals, and People focus areas. The Enterprise Applications Practice provides advisory and project implementation services related to Oracle Cloud Applications.

In this role, you will perform advisory, design, and implementation services to address HCM and other customer business needs by leveraging the full suite (or a subset) of Oracle HCM Cloud products.

You will be responsible for elements of the HCM workstream throughout the implementation lifecycle, managing solutions and client requirements in line with the delivery plan, budget, and design. You will promote teamwork within Grant Thornton and the client project team, and assist the Solution Architect, Project Manager, and Finance Lead with key milestones. Additionally, you will contribute to thought leadership, business development, and practice development for the Enterprise Applications practice.

We support flexible working, including reduced hours and job shares, to help balance work and life.

Role Overview

As a HCM Compensation and Benefits Consultant, you will:

• Own end-to-end solutions for specified HCM modules from conception to configuration and testing.
• Document business requirements, configurations, and transformational goals.
• Support scope, plans, and budget management alongside the Solution Architect and Project Manager.
• Lead in requirements gathering, design, process mapping, prototyping, testing, and training.
• Build and maintain relationships with senior client stakeholders.
• Specify and document functional and integration designs.
• Identify opportunities to enhance solution usability and engagement profitability.

Candidate Profile

Minimum criteria include several years of related consulting experience with multiple industry clients. Preferred skills include:

• Experience with Oracle HCM Cloud design, configuration, and implementation, with at least two end-to-end projects.
• Knowledge of core HCM Cloud functionalities and additional areas like Cloud learning, Talent, or Recruit.
• Exposure to Oracle Fast formulas.
• Oracle vendor training, skills development, and certification.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Understanding of software development lifecycle, metrics, and reports.
• Proven ability to deliver complex projects on time.
• Strong leadership, meeting facilitation, and documentation skills.
• Ability to engage with senior stakeholders effectively.
• Willingness to travel up to 100% if necessary.

Our Culture and Values

We foster an inclusive culture that values diversity and respects colleagues. We support flexible working arrangements to promote work-life balance. Our impact extends beyond work, including community involvement and supporting societal causes. We seek individuals eager to contribute, innovate, and uphold our values of purpose, curiosity, candor, and kindness.