Oracle Fusion ERP HR Specialist I

Job Description

• Role Purpose The HR Specialist will act as the functional lead representing the Human Resources domain within the Oracle Fusion ERP program, responsible for validating, and owning the TO-BE HR processes, ensuring alignment with Oracle best practices and the university’s strategic objectives.
• The role will also act as the Change Champion for the HR stream, driving transformation, adoption, and successful transition from legacy systems to Oracle Fusion HCM.
• Key Responsibilities 1.
• TO-BE Process Implementation & Ownership (Core Responsibility)
• Lead and oversee the implementation of TO-BE HR processes across all HR functions, including: o Core HR o Recruitment & Onboarding o Payroll & Compensation o Performance Management o Learning & Development o Talent Management & Succession
• Ensure TO-BE processes are: o Aligned with Oracle Fusion HCM standard capabilities o Optimized and standardized across the university o Scalable and compliant with policies and regulations
• Review, challenge, and approve process designs proposed by the implementation partner.
• Ensure clear documentation of: o Process flows o Roles & responsibilities (RACI) o Business rules and approvals
• Act as the final business authority for HR TO-BE process decisions. 2. Business Requirements Leadership
• Lead the definition and validation of functional and non-functional requirements for the HR stream.
• Ensure requirements are fully aligned with the approved TO-BE processes.
• Review and approve: o Functional Design Documents (FDDs) o Configuration workbooks
• Ensure minimal customization by leveraging Oracle standard functionality. 3. Change Management & Transformation (Change Champion)
• Act as the Change Champion for HR, driving organizational readiness and adoption.
• Lead: o Change impact assessments o Stakeholder engagement plans o Communication strategies
• Ensure alignment of all stakeholders with the new TO-BE operating model.
• Address resistance and drive behavioral change across HR teams. 4. Business Process Expertise & Governance
• Develop deep expertise in Oracle Fusion HCM processes and configurations.
• Ensure governance over: o Process standardization o Policy alignment o Compliance with UAE labor laws and university regulations
• Drive process optimization and continuous improvement. 5. Stakeholder Management
• Act as the key interface between HR business stakeholders and the ERP implementation partner.
• Facilitate: o Process design workshops o Fit-gap sessions o Decision-making forums
• Engage senior stakeholders to ensure alignment and timely decisions. 6. Testing & Validation
• Lead HR stream participation in: o System Integration Testing (SIT) o User Acceptance Testing (UAT)
• Ensure test scenarios are aligned with TO-BE processes.
• Provide final validation and sign-off for HR functionalities. 7. Data Migration & Reporting
• Support HR data migration activities: o Data cleansing and validation o Mapping legacy data to Oracle structures
• Ensure data integrity and readiness for go-live.
• Define HR reporting and analytics requirements aligned with business needs. 8. Training, Adoption & Post-Go-Live Support
• Support development of training materials based on TO-BE processes.
• Ensure HR users are trained on new workflows and system usage.
• Act as HR functional SME post-go-live, supporting hypercare and continuous improvement.

Minimum Qualification

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer science, Human Resources, or related field

Preferred Qualification

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer science, Human Resources, or related field

Experience Requirements

• 10+ years of HR functional experience
• Proven experience in Oracle Fusion ERP implementations
• Strong experience in: o Business process design (TO-BE modeling) o HR transformation initiatives o Change management
• Experience working in large organizations or higher education is a plus Skills & Competencies
• Strong expertise in end-to-end HR lifecycle processes
• Solid understanding of Oracle Fusion HCM modules
• Ability to drive and validate TO-BE process implementation aligned with best practices
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills
• Excellent communication and facilitation abilities
• Analytical thinking and decision-making capability Language Requirement
• bilingual in Arabic and English is highly desirable

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