Oracle Fusion HCM Solution Architect

Job Title: Oracle Fusion HCM Solution Architect Location: Leeds (Fully Onsite) Contract Type: 6-Month Contract Rate: Up- to £700 per day Start Date: ASAPJob Description: We are seeking an experienced Oracle Fusion HCM Solution Architect to lead the end-to-end design and implementation of Oracle HCM Cloud solutions for a UK-based public sector project. This is a fully onsite role in Leeds, offering the opportunity to work on a complex, high-impact transformation program. As the Solution Architect, you’ll be responsible for aligning business requirements with Oracle Fusion HCM Cloud capabilities and leading the implementation across multiple modules including Core HR, Payroll, Time & Labor, Absence, Talent, Learning, and UK-specific functionalities. You’ll play a pivotal role in ensuring architectural consistency, system performance, and user adoption.Key Responsibilities: • Design and oversee the end-to-end implementation of Oracle Fusion HCM Cloud solutions across various modules. • Lead client-facing sessions to gather requirements, conduct design workshops, and translate business processes into scalable solution architecture. • Collaborate with technical teams on integrations, data migrations, security frameworks, and reporting strategies. • Support all stages of the SDLC – from requirements gathering through to testing, training, deployment, and hypercare. • Guide System Integration Testing (SIT), User Acceptance Testing (UAT), and Payroll Parallel Runs (PPR). • Work with change management teams to ensure smooth transition and user adoption. • Prepare and maintain project documentation, RAID logs, and status reports.Key Requirements: • 14+ years of IT experience, with 8+ years specifically as a Solution Architect in Oracle HCM Cloud. • Proven expertise in UK Payroll and legislative compliance, including Pension, Absence, and Time & Labor. • Strong knowledge of Oracle HCM tools: HCM Data Loader (HDL), HCM Extracts, OIC, BI Publisher, Fast Formulas, and others. • Experience working within UK public sector environments is mandatory. • Hands-on experience with Oracle’s security framework, including design and implementation of role-based access. • Familiarity with Agile, Scrum, and Waterfall methodologies. • Proficiency in Redwood UI enablement is a plus. • Strong leadership and communication skills; ability to liaise with both technical teams and senior business stakeholders. • Experience leading teams of 10+ members is advantageous.Preferred Attributes: • High analytical capability and a solution-oriented mindset. • Strong customer focus and stakeholder management skills. • Excellent verbal and written communication. • Ability to thrive in a high-paced, global delivery environment.