Solution Architect Oracle Fusion HCM (Core HR, Talent Management & Payroll)

Job SummaryWe are seeking an experienced Solution Architect – Oracle Fusion HCM (Core HR, Talent Management & Payroll) to lead end-to-end Oracle Fusion HCM implementations for government, semi-government, and private-sector clients in the UAE. The ideal candidate should have strong hands-on expertise in Core HR, Absence Management, and multiple Talent Management modules, along with practical experience in Oracle Fusion Payroll.The role requires a hands-on implementation leader who can own solution architecture, lead a team of consultants across multiple concurrent projects, configure complex HCM functionalities, and drive successful delivery from solution design through deployment and post-go-live support.Key ResponsibilitiesSolution Architecture: Lead design workshops, own solution design documents, and make key design decisions across Core HR, Absence, Talent Management, and Payroll.Talent Management: Design and configure Performance Management, Goal Management, Career Development, Talent Review, Succession Planning, Profiles, Skills, Learning, and Oracle Recruiting Cloud.Payroll: Configure payroll elements, balances, Fast Formulas, retroactive pay, costing, and General Ledger transfers. Lead parallel runs, reconciliation, and payroll validation.Absence & Core HR: Configure absence plans, accruals, entitlements, workforce structures, position management, approvals, security, Journeys, and Redwood experiences.Configuration & Design Tools: Use Fast Formulas, approval rules, HCM Experience Design Studio, alerts, and relevant Oracle AI capabilities in Talent Management.Hands-on Implementation: Personally configure, test, and troubleshoot critical functional components while reviewing team deliverables to ensure solution quality.Delivery & Team Leadership: Plan and allocate consultants across multiple concurrent projects, track milestones, manage risks and change requests, and lead testing, cutover, and hypercare.Client & Stakeholder Management: Present solution designs and implementation progress to HR leaders, Human Resources directors, and steering committees.Pre-Sales & Documentation: Support proposals, solution write-ups, demonstrations, effort estimations, and implementation planning.Continuous Improvement: Ensure adherence to implementation best practices, maintain solution quality, and drive continuous improvement across Oracle Fusion HCM processes.Roles Requirements and QualificationsBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related discipline.12+ years of experience in Oracle HCM, including at least 7 years of hands-on experience with Oracle Fusion HCM Cloud.At least 4 end-to-end Oracle Fusion HCM implementations involving Talent Management and Payroll, including at least 2 as a Solution Architect or Functional Lead and 1 within the last 2 years.Strong hands-on expertise in Core HR and Absence Management.Hands-on experience in at least 3 Talent Management modules, such as Performance Management, Goal Management, Succession Planning, Learning, or Recruiting.Hands-on Oracle Fusion Payroll experience across at least 2 implementations, including payroll parallel runs and go-live.Strong understanding of payroll elements, balances, Fast Formulas, retroactive pay, costing, and General Ledger transfers.Experience configuring workforce structures, position management, absence plans, accruals, entitlements, approvals, and security.Knowledge of HCM Experience Design Studio, approval rules, alerts, Redwood experiences, and relevant Oracle AI features.Proven experience managing consultants across 2 or more concurrent projects.Experience across the full implementation lifecycle, including requirements gathering, solution design, configuration, testing, deployment, and post-go-live support.Ability to independently resolve complex functional issues, guide consultants, and ensure high-quality deliverables.Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder-management skills.Willingness to work onsite in Abu Dhabi, UAE.Preferred QualificationsExperience with Workforce Compensation and skills-based talent design.Experience implementing Oracle Recruiting Cloud and Oracle Learning.Knowledge of UAE payroll regulations, including Wage Protection System (WPS), General Pension and Social Security Authority (GPSSA) requirements, gratuity, and Emiratisation.Experience working with government or semi-government organisations in the UAE.Background in Oracle E-Business Suite HRMS.Familiarity with Oracle Fusion HCM AI capabilities and modern Redwood user experiences.