Oracle HCM Product Owner

Apex Clearing Corporation; Poland; On-site; PLN 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Health Savings Account

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

AD&D Insurance

Profit-Sharing Program

Remote Work

Flexible Scheduling

Learning & Development

Employee Assistance Program

Bi-Weekly Pay via Direct Deposit

Job summary

Apex IT is seeking a seasoned HCM Product Owner to lead the functional support, enhancements, and strategic roadmap for Oracle HCM Cloud applications. You will bridge HR, Payroll, Finance, and IT to ensure compliant, efficient, and employee-centric HR processes.

This role requires strong leadership, attention to detail, and experience with multiple Oracle HCM modules. Remote or on-site work is available with flexible scheduling and a focus on delivering business value.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR/IS/BS or related field required.
• At least 5 years of experience supporting or managing Oracle HCM Cloud applications.
• Experience with multiple Oracle HCM modules (Core HR, Payroll, Benefits, Absence, Time and Labor, Talent Management, Recruiting, Workforce Management).
• Preferred: experience as Product Owner, BA, or Functional Lead.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Product Owner for Oracle HCM Cloud applications (Core HR, Payroll, Benefits, Absence, Time and Labor, Talent Management, Recruiting, Workforce Management).
• Develop and communicate the Oracle HCM product roadmap aligned to business objectives.
• Partner with HR, Payroll, Finance, IT, and stakeholders to deliver enhancements and process improvements.
• Manage backlog, requirements gathering, user stories, testing, and releases.
• Lead user acceptance testing and oversee transition activities for new capabilities.

Skills

Product Owner

Oracle HCM Cloud

HCM modules

HRIS

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/IS/BS

Job description

Apex IT is a global consulting firm that provides award-winning services to transform the customer, employee, and student experiences. Since 1997, Apex IT our Salesforce and Oracle experts have provided a full range of enterprise solutions including CRM and related applications that support sales, marketing, and service; financial reporting; HR; and Business Intelligence. As a remote company, we have top talent all over the United States and India and are continuously growing. We provide our team with a flexible work-life balance in addition to the traditional benefits.

About Apex IT:

Apex IT is a global consulting firm that provides award-winning services to transform customer, employee, and student experiences. Our Salesforce and Oracle experts understand the transformative power of Salesforce and Oracle platforms in driving business growth and success. We guide businesses through the entire Salesforce implementation process, from planning and configuration to customization and integration. We provide end-to-end consulting, implementation, and migration services for Oracle Cloud applications. Whether it's OracleCX, HCM, ERP, SCM, or EPM, our experts help businesses leverage the power of the cloud to enhance agility, scalability, and cost-efficiency.

In addition to consulting, our digital marketing agency, Apex Theorem, focuses on driving digital transformation. Our Marketing Acceleration Advisors create proprietary, results-driven solutions that increase lead conversion, enhance customer engagement, and drive revenue growth.

With our headquarters in the US and a strong business unit in India, we are excited to announce our expansion into Colombia. This expansion will allow us to leverage Colombia's growing tech talent pool, strengthening our capabilities and positioning us for an even greater impact.

Job Title: HCM Product Owner

Classification: Exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)

Reports to: President

Work Location/Travel: Work is remote or on-site. Percentage of travel, where the travel occurs, such as locally or in specific countries or states, and whether the travel is overnight, varies. This resource must be willing and able to travel as required by the customer project.

Job Summary: The HCM Product Owner is responsible for the functional support, enhancement, and strategic roadmap of Oracle HCM Cloud applications, including Core HR, Payroll, Benefits, Absence Management, Time and Labor, Talent Management, Recruiting, and Workforce Management. This role serves as the primary liaison between HR, Payroll, Finance, IT, and business stakeholders to ensure HCM solutions effectively support business operations, compliance requirements, and employee experience objectives. The HCM Product Owner manages business priorities, oversees system enhancements, resolves complex functional issues, and drives continuous improvement of HCM processes. This position is responsible for developing the Oracle HCM roadmap, evaluating emerging capabilities including AI-enabled solutions, and ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture, cross-functional business processes, and organizational goals.

Essential Functions:

• Serve as the Product Owner for Oracle HCM Cloud applications, including Core HR, Payroll, Benefits, Absence Management, Time and Labor, Talent Management, Recruiting, and Workforce Management.
• Develop, maintain, and communicate the Oracle HCM product roadmap, aligning initiatives with business objectives and enterprise architecture.
• Partner with HR, Payroll, Finance, IT, and business stakeholders to identify, prioritize, and deliver system enhancements and process improvements.
• Manage and prioritize the HCM product backlog, including requirements gathering, user stories, testing, and release activities.
• Provide functional leadership and support for Oracle HCM processes, including payroll processing, employee lifecycle events, benefits administration, time entry, approvals, position management, and compliance-related activities.
• Analyze and resolve complex functional issues while ensuring system stability, performance, and user satisfaction.
• Evaluate Oracle quarterly releases, new functionality, and emerging technologies to identify opportunities for business value and operational efficiencies.
• Lead user acceptance testing, business readiness, and transition activities to support successful implementation of new capabilities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure HCM solutions integrate effectively with Finance, Payroll, and related enterprise systems.
• Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure system effectiveness, adoption, process efficiency, and business outcomes.
• Support data governance, reporting, compliance, and audit requirements related to HCM processes and employee data.
• Identify opportunities to leverage AI-enabled HCM capabilities, automation, and self-service tools to improve employee and manager experiences.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that simplify processes, enhance data quality, and increase operational effectiveness.
• Provide subject matter expertise and strategic guidance regarding Oracle HCM capabilities, best practices, and future-state solutions.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Maintain and pursue continuing education opportunities, such as training and certification exams.
• Participate on internal projects.
• Provide expertise and help to others, as needed, on projects.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Competency:

• Thorough understanding of information technology procedures and practices.
• Flexible to changing needs.
• Organized with attention to detail.
• Willingness to get hands on with the product.
• Works well with a team
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent analytical, logical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Thorough understanding of HCM principles and planning.
• Proficient with, or able to quickly become proficient with, a range of general and specialized applications, software, and hardware used in the organization and the industry.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• May assist with training members of the technical staff.
• May conduct interviews.
• Assigns duties and responsibilities and oversees workflow of project staff.
• May conduct project performance evaluations that are timely and constructive.

The work environment is remote or on-site at a client location. While remote, employees are expected to provide office space for themselves with a professional background (including virtual backgrounds) and noise level. A reliable and consistent internet connection is required.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting or standing at a desk and working on a computer.
• Bending, sitting lifting, driving.

Position Type and expected hours of work:

• Full time work during Apex IT business hours and, at times, outside of business hours, if required.

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Information Systems, Business Administration, Computer Science, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• At least 5 years of experience supporting or managing Oracle HCM Cloud applications required.
• Experience with multiple Oracle HCM modules, including Core HR, Payroll, Benefits, Absence, Time and Labor, Talent Management, Recruiting, and Workforce Management required.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Experience serving as a Product Owner, Business Analyst, or Functional Lead preferred.
• Experience with HCM transformation, system implementations, or major enhancement projects preferred.
• Knowledge of AI-enabled HCM capabilities, workforce analytics, and process automation preferred.

Other Duties:

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, and responsibilities that are required. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time, with or without notice.

Comprehensive Medical Insurance (Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) High Deductible or Copay plans) with Wellness Program and Teledoc

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Medical Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) – Full and Limited Purpose

Dental Insurance Options

Vision Insurance Options

Critical Illness Insurance

Hospital Indemnity Insurance

Profit-Sharing Program

Travel Incentive

Employer-Paid Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance

Employer-Paid Short-Term Disability

Employer-Paid Long-Term Disability

Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Bi-Weekly Pay via Direct Deposit

Employee Discount Marketplace

Voluntary Benefits

Life Insurance

Pet Insurance

Work-Life Balance

Flexible Scheduling

Remote Work

Learning and Development Activities

Employee Assistance Program