Oracle HCM Functional Solutions Architect (FTC)
Location: UK Remote / Home-Based
Contract: Fixed-Term Contract
Salary: £100,000 – £120,000
Sector: Financial Services
Our client is a leading Financial Services organisation undertaking a significant phase of HR technology and operating model transformation. As part of this journey, they are seeking an experienced Oracle HCM Functional Solutions Architect to join on a fixed-term contract and play a key role in shaping the future state of their global HR systems landscape.
This is a highly visible position that sits at the intersection of HR, technology and data governance. The successful candidate will define and maintain the global functional architecture for Oracle Fusion HCM, ensuring system design supports business objectives, operational efficiency and consistent global processes. Working closely with HR leadership, HR Technology teams and regional stakeholders, you will be responsible for translating complex business requirements into scalable functional solutions while driving global standardisation and data excellence.
This role offers the opportunity to influence enterprise-wide decision-making and contribute significantly to the long-term success of a global HR transformation programme.
Key Responsibilities
Define, maintain and govern the global functional architecture and design principles for Oracle Fusion HCM.
Own end-to-end functional solution design across Core HR and related Oracle HCM modules, ensuring alignment with the organisation’s global HR operating model.
Lead functional discovery sessions, stakeholder workshops and requirements-gathering activities across multiple regions and business functions.
Drive process standardisation initiatives, identifying opportunities to simplify and optimise HR processes through technology.
Embed global HR data standards, ownership models, validation rules and governance controls into system design and configuration decisions.
Partner with HR Data Governance teams and business stakeholders to improve data quality, consistency and reporting capability across the organisation.
Act as a trusted functional advisor to senior HR leaders, HR Technology teams and wider business stakeholders on Oracle Fusion HCM best practice.
Support strategic roadmaps, system enhancements and transformation initiatives, ensuring solutions are scalable, sustainable and aligned to future business requirements.
Candidate Profile & Experience
Extensive experience designing, implementing and optimising Oracle Fusion HCM solutions within large, complex and multi-country organisations.
Deep functional expertise across Oracle Fusion Core HR, with strong knowledge of associated HCM modules and their dependencies.
Strong understanding of HR operating models, process design, data governance and global HR transformation programmes.
Demonstrable experience leading functional design workshops and managing senior stakeholder engagement across global organisations.
Strong knowledge of HR data management principles, including data standards, ownership models, controls and governance frameworks.
Experience working alongside technical, integration, reporting and security teams to deliver cohesive end-to-end solutions.
Proven ability to influence decision-making and drive consensus across diverse stakeholder groups.
Excellent communication, facilitation and documentation skills, with the ability to translate complex requirements into practical business solutions.
Previous experience within Financial Services or similarly regulated environments would be advantageous.