Senior Application Analyst

• Senior Applications Analyst Oracle HCM
• 📍 Location: Tustin, CA, US
• 🏢 Industry: Beverages and manufacturing
• 💼 Work Setting: Hybrid

• Are you an experienced Oracle HCM professional with expertise in Oracle Fusion Cloud, HR transformation, enterprise application delivery, and stakeholder management?
• We are seeking a Senior Applications Analyst – Oracle HCM to lead the implementation, optimization, governance, and ongoing support of Oracle Fusion HCM solutions across the enterprise. Serving as the primary Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Oracle HCM, this role partners with HR leadership, business stakeholders, system integrators, and IT teams to deliver scalable and business-aligned solutions that support digital transformation and workforce modernization initiatives.
• The ideal candidate combines deep expertise in Oracle Fusion HCM, Hire-to-Retire (H2R) processes, HR technology, enterprise integrations, system configuration, reporting, and ERP project delivery with strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.

• Key Responsibilities
• Oracle Fusion HCM Solution Leadership
• Lead end-to-end implementation and enhancement initiatives across Oracle Fusion HCM.
• Manage the complete project lifecycle including:
• Requirements Gathering
• Fit-Gap Analysis
• Solution Design
• Configuration
• Testing
• Cutover Planning
• Go-Live Support
• Post-Production Optimization
• Design scalable Oracle HCM solutions aligned with business goals and Oracle best practices.
• Serve as the primary functional and technical SME for Oracle HCM applications.
• Support long-term HCM platform strategy and roadmap initiatives.
• Hire-to-Retire (H2R) Process Transformation
• Lead the design and optimization of end-to-end Hire-to-Retire processes.
• Analyze current HR business processes and identify improvement opportunities.
• Drive standardization and automation using Oracle-delivered functionality.
• Recommend best-practice process improvements that improve user experience and operational efficiency.
• Align technology solutions with workforce management objectives.
• Oracle HCM Module Configuration
• Configure, maintain, and enhance Oracle Fusion HCM modules including:
• Talent Acquisition & Onboarding
• Recruiting
• Candidate Management
• Onboarding
• Core HR & Workforce Management
• Core Human Resources
• Workforce Structures
• Workforce Management
• Employee Lifecycle Management
• Talent & Performance
• Talent Management
• Performance Management
• Succession Planning
• Compensation & Benefits
• Compensation Administration
• Benefits Management
• Total Rewards Programs
• Employee Experience
• Employee Self-Service
• Manager Self-Service
• Exit & Retirement Processes
• Retirement Administration
• Separation Management
• System Configuration & Administration
• Manage and maintain Oracle Fusion platform components including:
• Value Sets
• Flexfields
• Business Units
• Legal Entities
• Security Groups
• Workflows
• Profiles
• Compensation Structures
• Workforce Structures
• Organizational Hierarchies
• Integrations & System Setups
• Ensure configurations remain scalable, secure, maintainable, and aligned with governance standards.
• Requirements Analysis & Solution Design
• Facilitate workshops, stakeholder interviews, and discovery sessions.
• Gather and document functional and technical requirements.
• Conduct fit-gap analysis against Oracle standard functionality.
• Develop solution designs that balance business requirements with platform capabilities.
• Create future-state process models and system recommendations.
• Cross-Functional Integration Management
• Design and oversee integrations between HCM and enterprise business processes, including:
• Finance & Accounting
• Record-to-Report (R2R)
• Procurement
• Source-to-Pay (S2P)
• Commercial Operations
• Order-to-Cash (O2C)
• Enterprise Platforms
• Payroll Systems
• Finance Applications
• Timekeeping Solutions
• Third-Party HR Applications
• Ensure seamless data flow and business process integration across enterprise systems.
• Stakeholder Engagement & Business Partnership
• Partner closely with:
• HR Leadership
• Business Leaders
• IT Teams
• System Integrators
• Consulting Partners
• Build consensus among business and technology stakeholders.
• Communicate project updates, risks, and recommendations effectively.
• Act as a trusted advisor for Oracle HCM-related initiatives.
• Drive stakeholder engagement throughout the project lifecycle.
• Project Delivery & Governance
• Lead Oracle HCM projects from initiation through deployment.
• Ensure adherence to:
• SDLC Standards
• Agile Methodologies
• Governance Frameworks
• Change Control Processes
• Manage project scope, risks, issues, and dependencies.
• Coordinate activities across internal and external teams.
• Support enterprise program governance and compliance requirements.
• Reporting, Analytics & Data Management
• Support Oracle HCM reporting and analytics using:
• OTBI (Oracle Transactional Business Intelligence)
• BI Publisher
• Oracle Reporting Tools
• Responsibilities include:
• Report Development
• Workforce Analytics
• Executive Dashboards
• Compliance Reporting
• HR Metrics & Insights
• Support:
• Data Conversion
• Data Migration
• Mapping & Transformation Activities
• Data Validation & Reconciliation
• Integration & Technical Support
• Support enterprise integrations and interface development.
• Collaborate on API and integration designs.
• Assist with migration efforts from:
• Oracle EBS
• Legacy HR Systems
• Third-Party Platforms
• Support troubleshooting and issue resolution activities.
• Ensure system stability and performance.
• Platform Operations & Continuous Improvement
• Monitor application performance and user experience.
• Manage production support and enhancement requests.
• Evaluate Oracle quarterly releases and new features.
• Recommend adoption strategies for platform innovations.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across the HCM ecosystem.
• Support long-term system sustainability and scalability.
• Documentation & Compliance
• Develop and maintain:
• Business Requirements Documents
• Functional Specifications
• Solution Designs
• Configuration Documentation
• Process Flows
• Test Scripts
• Training Materials
• User Stories
• Ensure compliance with:
• Data Governance Standards
• Security Policies
• Privacy Requirements
• Regulatory Obligations
• Internal Audit Requirements

Qualifications

• Education
• Required
• Bachelor's Degree in:
• Computer Science
• Information Technology
• Information Systems
• Related Field
• Required Experience
• 5+ years of Oracle ERP implementation and support experience.
• Participation in at least:
• 2 Oracle HCM implementation projects.
• Experience delivering full project lifecycle implementations.
• Strong understanding of enterprise business processes and integrations.
• Experience working with HR and business stakeholders.
• Preferred Experience
• 3+ years of Oracle Fusion HCM experience.
• Manufacturing industry experience.
• Participation in 3+ full-cycle Oracle Fusion implementations.
• Experience supporting Oracle Fusion modernization programs.
• Technical Skills
• Oracle Technologies
• Oracle Fusion Cloud HCM
• Oracle EBS R12
• Oracle Cloud Applications
• Oracle ERP Integrations
• Reporting & Analytics
• OTBI
• BI Publisher
• Oracle Reporting Tools
• Integration & Development
• APIs
• FBDI
• PL/SQL
• VBCS
• Postman
• Data Migration Tools
• Integration Architecture
• Oracle Platform Features
• Redwood UI
• Oracle Fusion Configuration
• Security Frameworks
• Workflow Management
• Platform Administration
• Delivery Methodologies
• Experience with:
• Agile
• SAFe
• SDLC
• OUM (Oracle Unified Method)
• AIM (Application Implementation Method)
• Collaboration Tools
• Jira
• Confluence
• Preferred Certifications
• Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Foundations Certification
• Oracle Fusion HCM Certifications
• Oracle Cloud ERP Certifications

• Core Competencies
• Oracle Fusion HCM
• Hire-to-Retire (H2R)
• HR Technology
• Oracle ERP
• Workforce Management
• Recruiting & Onboarding
• Compensation & Benefits
• Talent Management
• Employee Self-Service
• Oracle Cloud Applications
• OTBI
• BI Publisher
• Oracle Integrations
• Data Migration
• Agile Delivery
• Stakeholder Management
• ERP Implementation
• Business Process Optimization
• Solution Architecture
• Digital Transformation