Senior Oracle Functional Consultant (HCM Cloud)

At NRI, we bring together deep technology expertise, capability and real-world industry experience to help organisations solve complex challenges and shape what’s next. From IT advisory and enterprise transformation to quality engineering, cyber, cloud and managed services, we work across the full technology lifecycle - turning ideas into outcomes that make a difference. With a global heritage and a strong presence across Australia, New Zealand and Asia, we combine the scale and capability to take on complex challenges with the agility, collaboration and the personal connection of a local team. THE OPPORTUNITY Our Oracle group helps organisations improve the way they operate, enabling greater efficiency, better decisions and stronger business performance. We bring deep expertise in Oracle Cloud, including Fusion Applications, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) and AI. From strategic advisory and solution architecture through to implementation, integration, cloud migration, testing, change management and ongoing support, we work closely with our clients to deliver complex enterprise transformation programmes that simplify operations, strengthen business agility and realise lasting value from their Oracle investment. Based in Manila, our Global Delivery Centre is an integral part of how we deliver these services, connecting talented Philippines-based specialists with our teams and clients across Australia and the wider NRI Group. Bring your expertise to our team as a Senior Oracle HCM Functional Consultant, delivering Oracle HCM Cloud implementation, remediation and support services for NRI Australia clients, with a focus on Core HCM, Absence Management and Oracle Time and Labour (OTL). Work with onshore leads and client teams to translate business requirements into practical solutions using an adopt, configure and extend approach. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Support requirements workshops and document business processes, functional requirements, gaps and agreed solutions. Configure Core HCM, Absence Management and OTL, including workforce structures, employee lifecycle processes, absence plans, accruals, timecards, time calculation rules and approvals. Prepare functional designs, configuration workbooks, test scenarios and user documentation. Investigate configuration and processing issues, identify root causes and implement agreed remediation. Perform unit and system testing, resolve defects, and support integration testing and user acceptance testing. Work with technical teams on payroll interfaces, data migration, reporting and integration; support reconciliation of employees, absence and time data. Support cutover, go-live, hypercare and knowledge transfer to clients and support teams. Provide clear progress updates and escalate risks, issues and dependencies to the delivery lead. SKILLS & EXPERIENCE: Hands-on implementation experience across Oracle HCM Cloud Core HCM, Absence Management and OTL; a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience. Strong understanding of employee and assignment data, workforce structures, effective dating and employee lifecycle transactions. Experience configuring absence eligibility, plans, accruals and carryover rules, together with time entry, schedules, validation and approval processes. Ability to analyse requirements, assess existing configuration and resolve functional defects across connected HCM processes. Experience preparing functional specifications and configuration documentation and supporting testing through production deployment. Understanding of how Core HCM, absence and time data feed payroll, including interface validation and reconciliation. Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with Australian clients and distributed delivery teams. Ability to manage assigned deliverables, meet agreed timelines and maintain high standards of documentation and quality. Experience with Australian employment conditions, awards, leave entitlements and time and attendance requirements. Experience integrating Oracle HCM Cloud with third-party payroll platforms, including Ramco. Knowledge of HCM Data Loader (HDL), HCM Spreadsheet Data Loader (HSDL), HCM Extracts, OTBI, BI Publisher and Fast Formula. Exposure to Oracle Integration Cloud (OIC), HCM security roles and quarterly release impact assessments. Relevant Oracle HCM Cloud certification and experience in implementation recovery or remediation projects. Relevant tertiary qualifications in information technology, human resources, business or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience. WHY YOU’LL LOVE WORKING AT NRI At NRI, we believe great careers are built through solving complex challenges, continuous growth and the opportunity to make an impact. Whether you're deepening your technical expertise, developing as a leader or exploring where your career can take you next, you'll have the opportunity to build capability, make an impact and shape what's next. Build expertise that makes an impact . Work alongside talented technologists, consultants, industry specialists and problem-solvers on complex challenges that create real outcomes for our clients. You'll be surrounded by people who are generous with their knowledge and invested in helping each other grow. Shape your career. Your career is yours to build. With clear career pathways, structured development, technical certification opportunities, leadership programs and access to extensive learning resources, you'll have the support to develop your expertise and explore new opportunities. Make your expertise count . From performance and technology delivery, transformation, quality engineering and managed services, you'll have the opportunity to take on challenging and rewarding work, contribute your ideas and see the impact of what you do. Bring your perspective, belong here . We want NRI to be a place where people feel respected, included and able to do their best work. We value different experiences, perspectives and ways of thinking, and are committed to creating an environment where everyone can belong and contribute. YOUR EXPERIENCE MATTERS, YOUR POTENTIAL IS YOURS TO EXPLORE You don't need to tick every box to belong at NRI. We value curiosity, capability, attitude and the willingness to learn and we encourage you to apply if you can see yourself growing into this role - or another opportunity across NRI. At NRI, we value different experiences, perspectives and ways of thinking. We are committed to an inclusive workplace where everyone has the opportunity to belong, contribute and grow. This role is based in the Manila, Philippines.