Oracle HCM Solution Architect

Queen Square Recruitment Ltd; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid – 1 day in office

Job summary

Queen Square Recruitment Ltd is seeking an experienced Oracle HCM Solution Architect to lead design and governance across a large HCM optimisation programme in the UK, covering Payroll, Benefits, Pensions and Absence Management. The role requires 10+ years in Oracle HCM with strong cross-functional expertise and leading solutions across multiple workstreams.

Hybrid work model with one office day per week and a 6-month contract.

Qualifications

• 10+ years with Oracle HCM implementation and optimisation programmes.
• Strong cross-functional expertise across Payroll, Benefits and Absence Management.
• Experience leading solution architecture across multiple workstreams.
• Knowledge of Oracle HCM configuration, Fast Formula, integrations, reporting and security.
• Experience with SIT, UAT, cutover and production deployment.
• Experience with data migration and integrations with Oracle Cloud.

Responsibilities

• Lead Oracle HCM solution architecture, design and governance across multiple workstreams.
• Review and shape solutions for Payroll, Benefits, Pensions and Absence Management.
• Provide guidance on Oracle HCM configuration,Fast Formula, integrations, reporting and security.
• Support agile delivery squads and resolve complex functional and technical challenges.
• Work with Product Owners, Business SMEs and programme leadership.
• Ensure solutions are scalable, supportable and aligned with Oracle Cloud best practices.
• Lead business process transformation and operating model discussions.
• Collaborate with integration, reporting, security and data migration teams.
• Oversee SIT, UAT, cutover and go-live and hypercare.
• Evaluate Oracle Fusion quarterly updates and Redwood enhancements.
• Mentor functional consultants across multiple Oracle HCM modules.
• Drive continuous improvement and high-quality delivery.

Skills

Oracle HCM

Cloud HCM

Solution Architecture

Integrations

Data Migration

UAT

SIT

Stakeholder Mgmt

HR Transformation

UK Pensions

Job description

Work Model: Hybrid – 1 Day per Week in the Office

Contract Duration: 6 Months (180 Days)

Are you an experienced Oracle HCM Solution Architect with strong expertise in Oracle Fusion Cloud HCM, solution design governance and cross-functional HR transformation?

We’re looking for a highly skilled Oracle HCM Solution Architect to lead solution design and governance across a large Oracle HCM optimisation programme, covering Payroll, Benefits, Pensions and Absence Management.

The role will focus on improving existing Oracle HCM capabilities, supporting multiple delivery squads and ensuring solutions are scalable, secure and aligned with business requirements. You’ll act as a design authority, providing functional and technical leadership while working closely with business stakeholders, product owners and technical teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Oracle HCM solution architecture, design and governance across multiple workstreams.
• Review and shape solutions for Payroll, Benefits, Pensions and Absence Management.
• Provide guidance on Oracle HCM configuration, Fast Formula, integrations, reporting and security.
• Support agile delivery squads and resolve complex functional and technical challenges.
• Work closely with Product Owners, Business SMEs and programme leadership.
• Ensure solutions are scalable, supportable and aligned with Oracle Cloud best practices.
• Lead business process transformation and contribute to operating model discussions.
• Collaborate with integration, reporting, security and data migration teams.
• Oversee System Integration Testing (SIT), User Acceptance Testing (UAT), cutover, go-live and hypercare.
• Evaluate Oracle Fusion HCM quarterly updates and new capabilities, including Redwood enhancements.
• Mentor and guide functional consultants across multiple Oracle HCM modules.
• Drive continuous improvement and ensure high-quality solution delivery.

Required Skills & Experience

• 10+ years of experience working with Oracle HCM.
• Experience delivering multiple Oracle HCM Cloud implementations and optimisation programmes.
• Strong cross-functional expertise across Payroll, Benefits and Absence Management.
• Proven experience leading solution architecture and design across multiple workstreams.
• Strong understanding of Oracle HCM configuration and functional solution design.
• Experience with Fast Formula, integrations, reporting and security design.
• Experience working with technical teams on integrations, data conversion and data migration.
• Strong background in requirements gathering, workshop facilitation and solution design.
• Experience leading or overseeing SIT, UAT, cutover and production deployment.
• Experience managing cross-functional delivery teams and large stakeholder groups.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Ability to translate complex business requirements into scalable Oracle HCM solutions.
• Experience within UK financial services or banking.
• Knowledge of UK pensions administration and pension-related processes.
• Strong expertise in Oracle Core HR.
• Experience with Oracle Benefits Cloud.
• Experience with Oracle Absence Management.
• Experience with Oracle Payroll Cloud.
• Knowledge of Employee Self-Service and Manager Self-Service.
• Experience evaluating Oracle Fusion quarterly releases and Redwood capabilities.
• Experience leading business transformation and HR operating model changes.