HCM Functional Lead – Oracle Fusion SUNDUS MANAGEMENT CONSULTANCY & STUDIES BUREAUL.L.C

Functional Ownership & Process Design

• Own full functional accountability for Oracle Fusion HCM modules including Core HR, Payroll, Absence Management, Benefits, Compensation, Oracle Recruiting Cloud (ORC), and Talent Management.

• Define and govern end-to-end employee lifecycle processes from hire to retire, ensuring consistency, auditability, and compliance.

• Lead fit–gap workshops with HR, Payroll, and Business stakeholders to assess standard functionality versus localization or extension requirements.

• Design target-state HR and payroll processes aligned with UAE/GCC labor laws, WPS, gratuity, leave policies, and internal HR governance.

Delivery, Configuration & Data Management

• Translate business requirements into detailed functional design documents (BRD/FRD/FDD) for configurations, extensions, and integrations.

• Lead and govern system configuration across HCM modules, ensuring accuracy of rules, eligibility profiles, formulas, and workflows.

• Own data migration strategy and execution including HDL templates, validation cycles, and reconciliation of employee and payroll data.

• Design and validate Fast Formulas, HCM Extracts, and payroll balances required for statutory reporting and integrations.

Testing, Payroll Assurance & Go-Live Readiness

• Lead functional testing, UAT coordination, and payroll parallel runs to ensure accuracy and regulatory compliance.

• Validate payroll results, statutory deductions, WPS files, and end-of-service calculations prior to production deployment.

• Own cutover planning, go-live readiness, and post-go-live stabilization (hypercare).

Operational Excellence & Production Support

• Act as the functional escalation point for HR and payroll production issues.

• Perform root cause analysis for payroll discrepancies, integration failures, and data integrity issues to prevent recurrence.

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce manual interventions, off-system processing, and payroll risk.

Stakeholder Management & Compliance

• Act as trusted functional advisor to HR leadership, Payroll Managers, and Legal teams.

• Support internal and external audits, regulatory inspections, and statutory reporting requirements.

• Ensure ongoing compliance with UAE/GCC labor law changes and assess system impact proactively.

CONTRIBUTION TO CULTURE

• Demonstrates organization Values through integrity, accountability, and professionalism in all interactions

• Promotes collaboration, respect, and transparency across business, Technology, and partner teams

• Encourages a culture of ownership, continuous improvement, and quality-first delivery

• Acts as a role model for ethical decision-making, customer focus, and operational excellence

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Abu Dhabi, Head Office based with minor domestic and international travel as required.

• Remote working permitted in line with Human Capital policies.