HCM Functional Consultant - remote with 20% travel
Position Overview: The HCM Functional Consultant provides hands-on Oracle Fusion Cloud Human Capital Management (HCM) functional expertise throughout the implementation lifecycle. This role is directly accountable for data validation, test script development and execution, and end-user training within the HCM track. The consultant will work closely with the Program Manager, technical teams, and business stakeholders to ensure the HCM solution is configured, validated, and successfully adopted. Core focus areas include Core HR, Payroll, Benefits, Talent Management, and related employee lifecycle and workforce processes. Responsibilities: Serve as the hands-on functional expert for Oracle Fusion HCM, partnering with business stakeholders to translate requirements into system configuration. Lead data validation activities, including source-to-target mapping review, data quality checks, and reconciliation between legacy systems and Oracle Fusion. Develop detailed test scripts covering functional, integration, and end-to-end business scenarios. Execute and coordinate System Integration Testing (SIT) and User Acceptance Testing (UAT), including defect logging, resolution tracking, and confirmation of retest results. Design and deliver end-user training materials, job aids, and training sessions tailored to the business audience. Support Conference Room Pilots (CRPs) and configuration workshops, documenting decisions and configuration rationale. Collaborate with the Program Manager on workstream status, risks, and dependencies affecting the broader program timeline. Partner with technical teams on module-specific data conversion, integrations, and reports. Support cutover planning and execution, including go-live readiness checks and hypercare support. Document standard operating procedures and configuration workbooks for post-go-live sustainment. Qualifications: 4+ years of hands-on functional experience with Oracle Fusion Cloud HCM, including at least one full implementation lifecycle. Demonstrated experience building test scripts and leading structured SIT and UAT cycles. Experience with data validation and reconciliation activities during enterprise resource planning (ERP) data conversion. Experience developing and delivering end-user training content. Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work directly with business stakeholders. Bachelor s degree in a related field or equivalent practical experience. Oracle Fusion HCM certification(s) preferred. Experience working within a broader multi-track Oracle Fusion program alongside ERP, Supply Chain Management (SCM), and/or HCM teams preferred. Familiarity with Oracle Unified Method (OUM) or a comparable implementation methodology preferred. Prior consulting or systems integrator experience preferred. Tools and Technologies: Oracle Fusion Cloud HCM Core HR Oracle Payroll Oracle Benefits Oracle Talent Management System Integration Testing (SIT) User Acceptance Testing (UAT) Data conversion, validation, and reconciliation Oracle Unified Method (OUM)