Oracle Fusion Compensation Lead

ZealHire Inc.; San Antonio (TX); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

ZealHire Inc. seeks an experienced Oracle Fusion Compensation Lead to design, configure, test, and deploy Oracle Fusion Compensation solutions for a one-year contract in San Antonio, TX.

The role emphasizes strong functional leadership and hands-on experience across SIT/UAT, working with Payroll, Core HR, and HRIS teams. You will translate business requirements into configurations, facilitate workshops, and manage offshore resources while coordinating with client teams.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands‑on Oracle Fusion HCM experience.
• 3+ years of focused Oracle Fusion Compensation implementation experience.
• Experience leading compensation workstreams in at least 2 full lifecycle Oracle Fusion implementations.
• Strong understanding of Workforce Compensation, Individual Compensation, Grades and Grade Ladders.

Responsibilities

• Act as the Oracle Fusion Compensation functional lead for the project.
• Lead configuration of Oracle Fusion Compensation functionality including Workforce Compensation and Individual Compensation.
• Prepare SIT and UAT test scenarios, test scripts, and data.
• Coordinate execution of SIT and UAT activities with stakeholders.
• Manage offshore resources and ensure alignment with payroll and HR processes.

Skills

Oracle Fusion HCM

Compensation Leadership

SIT & UAT

Stakeholder Management

Offshore Delivery

Tools

HDL

HCM Extracts

Oracle Recruiting

Job description

Utility (Energy, Gas. Or Water industry) is a very must

Remote - Consultant can expect travel once per month to San Antonio TX LOCALS ONLY

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Oracle Fusion Compensation Lead to support the design, configuration, testing, and deployment of Oracle Fusion Compensation solutions for a one year contract in San Antonio, Tx.. This individual will serve as the primary Compensation functional lead, partnering directly with the client module lead, business SMEs, Payroll team, and cross-functional HCM workstreams to deliver scalable and compliant Compensation capabilities. The ideal candidate possesses strong Oracle Fusion Compensation expertise, excellent stakeholder management skills, and hands‑on experience leading solution design, configuration, testing, and defect resolution through System Integration Testing (SIT) and User Acceptance Testing (UAT).

Consultant can expect travel once per month

Key Responsibilities

Functional Leadership

• Act as the Oracle Fusion Compensation functional lead for the project.
• Work directly with client leads and business SMEs to gather, refine, and validate business requirements.
• Facilitate workshops and design sessions to confirm business processes and future‑state solutions.
• Translate business requirements into functional designs and Oracle Fusion Compensation configurations.
• Provide recommendations on leading practices while ensuring alignment with client business objectives.
• Manage off‑shore support and testing resources

Solution Design & Configuration

• Lead configuration of Oracle Fusion Compensation functionality including:
• Workforce Compensation
• Individual Compensation
• Compensation Plans
• Compensation Cycles
• Eligibility Profiles
• Compensation Workflows
• Document solution design decisions and maintain configuration workbooks.
• Validate end‑to‑end impacts across Core HR, Talent, and Payroll processes.

Testing & Quality Assurance

• Develop test strategy and testing approach for Compensation workstream.
• Prepare SIT and UAT test scenarios, test scripts, and supporting test data.
• Coordinate execution of System Integration Testing (SIT).
• Manage User Acceptance Testing (UAT) activities with business stakeholders.
• Track defects, prioritize resolutions, and coordinate remediation efforts with functional and technical teams.
• Validate system configuration and business outcomes through testing cycles.

Cross-Functional Coordination

• Collaborate closely with Payroll, Core HR, Talent Management, Security, Reporting, and Integration teams.
• Assess impacts of compensation configuration on payroll processing, salary changes, elements, and compensation‑related transactions.
• Coordinate dependencies, testing activities, and deployment readiness across workstreams.

Client Engagement

• Serve as a trusted advisor to client stakeholders and SMEs.
• Provide status updates, risk assessments, and issue management support.
• Facilitate requirement, design, testing, and defect triage meetings.
• Support change management, training, and knowledge transfer activities.
• Support production readiness activities and deployment planning.
• Validate migration results and configuration promotion activities.
• Assist with post-go‑live stabilization, issue resolution, and knowledge transition.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands‑on Oracle Fusion HCM experience.
• 3+ years of focused Oracle Fusion Compensation implementation experience.
• Experience leading compensation workstreams in at least 2 full lifecycle Oracle Fusion implementations.
• Strong understanding of:
• Workforce Compensation
• Individual Compensation
• Grades and Grade Ladders
• Salary Administration
• Eligibility Frameworks
• Fast Formula impacts related to compensation
• Experience conducting requirement workshops and design sessions with business stakeholders.
• Experience preparing and managing SIT and UAT activities.
• Strong defect management and troubleshooting capabilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently in an offshore delivery model while collaborating effectively with client teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with public sector, utilities, or large enterprise HCM transformations.
• Knowledge of Payroll integrations and compensation‑to‑payroll processing impacts.
• Experience with HDL, HCM Extracts, and reporting validation.
• Familiarity with Oracle Recruiting, Talent Management, and Core HR integrations.

Success Measures

• Requirements are accurately refined and approved by business stakeholders.
• Compensation solution design is validated and aligned to business objectives.
• SIT and UAT are completed successfully with minimal critical defects.
• Cross‑functional dependencies with Payroll and other HCM workstreams are proactively managed.
• High client satisfaction and successful deployment of Oracle Fusion Compensation capabilities.

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