Oracle HRIS Specialist

About This Role

This specialist role supports and enhances HR systems and processes by configuring, maintaining, and optimizing the Oracle HCM Cloud environment. The position serves as a critical partner to HR, IT, and business stakeholders, ensuring effective system utilization and process automation.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the subject matter expert (SME) for Oracle HCM Cloud, providing end-to-end ownership of system functionality, configuration, and support across modules such as Core HR, Talent Management, Compensation, Absence Management, and Payroll
• Lead system enhancement projects, including requirements gathering, solution design, testing (SIT/UAT), deployment, and post-go-live support
• Analyze complex business requirements and translate them into scalable, effective HCM configurations aligned with best practices
• Oversee and execute quarterly Oracle Cloud updates—evaluate release notes, perform regression testing, and implement relevant new features
• Build and maintain advanced OTBI and BI Publisher reports to support HR analytics, compliance, and business operations
• Manage mass data uploads using HCM Data Loader (HDL), HCM Spreadsheet Data Loader (HSDL), and ensure data integrity and validation across HRIS systems
• Administer HCM security and workflow configuration, ensuring proper role-based access controls, audit readiness, and policy compliance
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams including Payroll, Benefits, IT, and external vendors to support integrations and resolve complex issues
• Act as the primary liaison to Oracle Support for SR resolution and enhancement requests
• Develop and maintain system documentation, process maps, SOPs, and knowledge base articles for internal use
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior HRIS team members and HR partners on HCM functionality, reporting, and troubleshooting techniques
• Identify and drive process automation and continuous improvement opportunities within HR operations through system capabilities

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in information systems, Human Resources, Business Administration, Computer Science, or a related field
• 5+ years of hands-on experience with Oracle HCM Cloud, including configuration, administration, and support across multiple modules (Core HR, Talent, Compensation, Payroll, Absence, etc.)
• Proven track record leading system implementations, enhancements, or upgrades in an Oracle HCM environment
• Deep experience with HCM Data Loader (HDL), HCM Extracts, OTBI, and BI Publisher for complex reporting and data operations
• Strong understanding of business processes across HR, Payroll, Benefits, Talent, and Compliance, with the ability to translate needs into technical solutions
• Experience managing Oracle quarterly updates, regression testing, and change management