Oracle HCM Functional Consultant

Next Ventures is seeking an experienced Oracle Cloud HCM Consultant with solution design experience for a contract role with our client in the Middle East.Start Date: AprilLocation: DubaiDuration: 3 months + extensionsKey ResponsibilitiesLead the Oracle Fusion HCM design phase for a transformation programme migrating from Oracle EBS to Oracle Fusion Cloud for an end client in the Middle East.Facilitate design workshops with HR, talent, and business stakeholders to gather, analyse, and document requirements across the HCM lifecycle.Translate business and HR requirements into Oracle Fusion HCM solution designs aligned with standard cloud capabilities.Define and design end-to-end HR processes covering hire-to-retire, talent management, workforce management, and payroll operations.Clearly articulate the value of Oracle Fusion HCM capabilities and best practices, ensuring the client maximises platform functionality.Challenge and minimise customisations, guiding stakeholders towards standard Oracle Fusion HCM features wherever possible.Where standard functionality does not meet requirements, propose practical workarounds or alternative business processes aligned with Oracle best practice.Produce solution design documentation, functional specifications, and process maps for the HCM workstream.Work closely with ERP, integration, and technical teams to ensure HCM solutions integrate effectively with the broader Oracle Fusion landscape.Provide design leadership and functional guidance to client stakeholders and programme teams during the design phase.Required ExperienceProven experience as an Oracle Fusion HCM Functional Consultant or Solution Lead.Hands‑on experience leading design phases for Oracle Fusion HCM implementations (non‑negotiable).Experience supporting Oracle EBS to Oracle Fusion Cloud transformation programmes.Strong understanding of end‑to‑end HR and talent management processes within enterprise environments.Experience facilitating HR workshops, requirement gathering, and solution design sessions with senior stakeholders.Ability to translate HR business requirements into scalable Oracle Fusion HCM solutions aligned with Oracle best practice.Experience managing customisation vs standard functionality decisions and proposing viable alternatives where necessary.Strong stakeholder engagement, communication, and design documentation skills.Oracle Fusion HCM modules, including:HCM (Core HR, including Self Services and Profile Management)RecruitmentRecruitment Booster capabilitiesOnboarding and JourneysAbsence ManagementBenefits ManagementPerformance ManagementTalent ReviewSuccession PlanningLearning ManagementWorkforce CompensationTime and LabourPayroll (including Oman localisation)Human Resources (HR) Help DeskAdvanced HCM ControlsIf you are interested please submit your CV to oracleteam@next-ventures.com#J-18808-Ljbffr