Oracle Functional Consultant

Description Senior Oracle Cloud HCM Functional Lead, Principal Consultant (Payroll, Time & Labor, Absence, Core HR & Workforce Scheduling) Location: United States (Remote with travel as needed) Travel Requirement: 10–30% throughout the year Work Authorization: U.S. Citizenship required About Elire & The Role Elire is a Minneapolis-based consulting firm and certified partner of Oracle Cloud, PeopleSoft, Kyriba, and FIS. For over 21 years, we have delivered successful implementations, integrations, and transformations across ERP, EPM, HCM, and Treasury solutions for clients across multiple industries. We are seeking a Senior Oracle Cloud HCM Functional Lead with strong expertise across Payroll, Time & Labor, Absence Management, Core HR, and Workforce Scheduling. This role will lead functional workstreams, support solution design, and provide hands-on configuration and troubleshooting support across Oracle Cloud HCM implementations and optimization efforts. The ideal candidate is a strong techno-functional consultant who can operate as both a client-facing functional lead and a hands-on contributor within the Oracle Cloud HCM platform. Key Responsibilities Lead requirements gathering sessions, design workshops, and solution discussions with business stakeholders Drive fit-gap analysis and recommend scalable Oracle Cloud HCM solutions aligned to business requirements Lead and support implementations across: Payroll Time & Labor Absence Management Core HR Workforce Scheduling Configure and support Oracle Cloud HCM modules, including payroll processing, time calculations, absence plans, scheduling rules, approvals, and workforce management functionality Develop and troubleshoot: Fast Formulas HCM Extracts OTBI and/or BI Publisher reports HDL/HSDL data loads Support integrations and troubleshooting activities across Payroll, Finance, and third-party systems Lead testing activities including SIT, UAT, payroll validation, and issue resolution Support cutover, go-live, and post-production stabilization activities Act as a trusted advisor to clients by providing practical guidance and clear communication throughout project delivery Mentor junior consultants and contribute to delivery best practices Required Qualifications Strong experience with Oracle Cloud HCM, including Payroll Deep functional expertise in: Payroll Time & Labor Absence Management Core HR Workforce Scheduling Proven experience leading full lifecycle Oracle Cloud HCM implementations or major workstreams Hands-on experience with: Fast Formulas HCM Extracts OTBI and/or BI Publisher HDL/HSDL data loads Strong troubleshooting capabilities across configuration, payroll processing, reporting, and integrations Experience leading client-facing workshops and driving solution decisions Strong communication and documentation skills Ability to work in a fast-paced consulting environment while managing multiple priorities Nice to Have U.S. Benefits experience Experience with payroll parallel testing and reconciliation Exposure to integrations including OIC, REST/SOAP APIs, or file-based interfaces Consulting experience across multiple clients or industries Broader Oracle Cloud HCM knowledge across additional modules Additional Requirements U.S. Citizenship required Ability to travel 10–30% throughout the year as needed Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience Why Elire Collaborative, high-performing culture with a no-silos mindset Opportunity to lead meaningful work and directly impact client outcomes Exposure to a wide range of industries and complex projects Competitive compensation, bonus, and full benefits (Unlimited PTO, 401k match, and more) Apply Today Join Elire and help deliver impactful Oracle Cloud HCM solutions while growing your career alongside a strong, experienced team. Elire is a Certified Partner of Oracle Cloud, PeopleSoft, Kyriba, and FIS. Established in 2005, Elire is a Minneapolis-based full-service consulting firm with 15+ years of experience in successfully completing projects for our customers all over the country. Over one hundred clients in the Public and Fortune 500 Financial, Services, and Utilities Sectors have benefited from Elire’s hands-on guidance and knowledge. We help achieve success by efficiently implementing, integrating, and upgrading software investments. We employ consultants with world-class skills and experience. To learn more, visit our website at