Oracle Cloud HCM Functional Architect

Oracle Cloud HCM Functional Architect Location: Remote Duration: 6 months (Extension Possible) Type: Contract-to-Hire (Potential conversion to FTE) Conversion Consideration: Client is only seeking candidates that are open to a potential career/FTE conversion with eventual salary expectations in the $180K-$200K range. Rate: POSITION SUMMARY Seeking a senior Oracle Cloud HCM IT Functional Architect to serve as the end-to-end functional design authority across Oracle Cloud HCM modules, with a strong focus on cross-module process integrity, configuration governance, testing/go-live readiness, and long-term operational sustainability. This is a forward-facing architect role that combines deep Oracle HCM functional expertise with leadership across HR, IT, implementation partners, and support teams. The architect will guide design decisions across the employment lifecycle (hire, transfer, rehire, termination, retroactivity, position changes) and ensure coherent outcomes across modules and business processes. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Act as functional design authority across Oracle Cloud HCM modules (Core HR, Recruiting, Absence, Compensation, Talent, Position Management) Govern end-to-end employment lifecycle process design and resolve cross-module functional gaps/ambiguities Review and validate configuration alignment with approved design, policy, and operational needs (effective dating, assignments, workflows, security intent) Lead functional QA and defect triage, classifying issues (configuration vs requirements vs process vs data) Lead quarterly Oracle HCM release impact analysis, disposition planning (adopt/defer/enable/monitor), and regression requirements Review testing scope/scenarios and assess SIT/UAT/go-live functional readiness Support operational model alignment, governance patterns, and transition from SI dependency to internal ownership Produce/maintain functional documentation, impact assessments, decision logs, and readiness summaries MUST-HAVE QUALIFICATIONS 10+ years of HCM functional/solution delivery experience (implementation + support) 5+ years of Oracle Fusion Cloud HCM functional architecture or lead experience Multiple Oracle Cloud HCM implementations (design through go-live/hypercare) Strong hands-on functional expertise in: Core HR Recruiting Absence Management Compensation Talent Position Management Proven experience with: Cross-module process design and impact analysis Functional configuration governance / workbook reviews Effective-dated logic and assignment modeling Approval workflows and functional security intent (RBAC/data security awareness) SIT/UAT scenario validation and go-live readiness reviews Defect triage and functional issue classification Quarterly release impact assessment / regression planning Strong stakeholder leadership across HR functional owners, IT, and implementation partners STRONGLY PREFERRED PeopleSoft HCM 9.2 background (especially candidates with a career path from PeopleSoft to Oracle Cloud HCM) Sustained operational ownership/support leadership (not only implementation consulting) Experience in complex environments such as: Higher Education Healthcare / Academic Medical Centers Government / Public Sector Oracle HCM Cloud certifications (Global HR, Benefits, etc.)

Created: 2026-03-10