IT HCM Application Functional Lead

Job Purpose

IT HCM Application Functional Lead is responsible for overseeing Oracle HCM functional modules including maintenance and implementation of new features and global roll outs. This position serves as the strategic point of contact for Human Capital Management (HCM) with a primary focus on Core HR, Payroll, Oracle Time and Labor (OTL), Absence Management and Helpdesk operations. This role will collaborate with HR Shared Services, HR Governance and HR Workstream leads to align develop optimal solution for the organization and liaison with IT AMS teams to implement system improvements. This role will have a focused vision to assist HR business in addressing their most complex business challenges by adopting latest Oracle technologies and align with organization goals of adopting AI and improve productivity.

Roles & Responsibilities

SAFETY, SECURITY & COMPLIANCE

• Maintains the highest standards of corporate governance, ensuring that all activities are carried out ethically and in compliance with Company s Security, Compliance & HSE policies, Management System, relevant laws, regulations, standards and industry practices and complies with the Company s Rules to Live By
• Places Quality, Health & Safety, Security and protection of the Environment as core values while never intentionally placing employees, our processes, customers or the communities in which we live and work at risk
• Seeks continual improvement in Health, Safety, Security & protection of the Environment, taking into account responsible care, process vulnerabilities, public, customer and employee inputs, knowledge and technology and best business practices to exceed customer expectations
• Supervisors & Managers should demonstrate effective safety leadership for the health and safety arrangements of all subordinates and for any persons visiting them while on the Company premises

QUALITY

• Responsible for being familiar with the Company's Quality policies and taking an active role in the compliance and improvement of Weatherford s Management System
• Maintains service quality as an immediate priority when working across all areas of the business and continually seeks areas for improvement

OPERATIONS

• In-depth understanding of functional aspects of Oracle HCM modules, including Core HR, Payroll, Time & Labor, Absence Management, Talent Management, Compensation, Recruiting and Onboarding
• Define, build and implement enhancements to HR processes that will improve HR function alignment to business objectives
• Collaborate with HR Shared Services and IT teams to support the system in sustainenance, enhancements and break fixes
• Collaborate with end users for requirement gathering, fit-gap and design for new roll-outs as well as feature implementation
• Drive HR technology implementations through planning, process design, configuration, user acceptance testing etc.
• Support and independently complete project tasks and maintain documentation like configuration workbook
• Evaluate new HCM feature releases and strive to improve system performance as well as end user efficiency
• Manage the redwood adoption roadmap across various modules
• Cross-functional collaboration with financial teams for ERP implementation
• Collaborate with HR and training teams to develop change management strategies for HCM initiatives.
• Conduct training sessions and workshops to drive user acceptance and adoption of new HCM technologies.

COMMUNICATION

• Maintains effective communications with all key stakeholders both internal and where appropriate external

FINANCIAL

• All employees have an accountability to the organization to be financially responsible whether they are in charge of a function budget or simply their own expenses
• Costs incurred should be within the approved budget, processed within agreed time frames & following the relevant financial policy and procedure

PEOPLE & DEVELOPMENT

• Employees have a responsibility for developing their own careers within the Company including completing all necessary function, compliance & business standards training to enhance their knowledge, skills and experience
• Employees should engage on a regular basis with their line manager to discuss their personal performance, objectives and opportunities to enhance their skills and experience to support their career potential

VISION & LEADERSHIP

• Demonstrates leadership, ethical behavior and adherence to Weatherford standards at all times

Required Skills:

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in the industry with a strong focus on Oracle HCM solutions
• Proven experience with at least 3 full lifecycle implementations of Oracle HCM Cloud
• End-to-end HCM Solution Design
• Business Process Analysis
• Ability to work on a project from start to finish with very little input and guidance from their supervisor and able to document progress as well as the solution for future changes
• Self-starter with solid interpersonal skills, projecting a very positive customer-service-oriented attitude
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively convey complex information to stakeholders at all levels of the organization
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines
• Change Management, thinking with an open mind willing to step outside of what feels comfortable or normal
• Security and Compliance
• Vendor Management
• Continuous Improvement, learning from failures, celebrating small and large victories, and thinking outside the box
  
  Preferred Skills:
• Certifications in Oracle HCM Cloud.
• Experience with Oracle HCM integrations and Redwood migration.
• Familiarity with project management methodologies.
• Familiarity with financial structures that have interdepency with HR structures
  Knowledge of Oracle Financials and integration with HCM