Oracle HCM Manager - at Avenue 45 Santa Ana, California

Oracle Hcm Applications Manager

Our direct client is looking for an Oracle Hcm Applications Manager to join the team on a full time direct hire.

This will be working 3 days week on site in Irvine, CA. Salary: $167k - $183k + bonus and great benefits. Full time direct hire. Looking for local candidates, onsite in-person interviews, no relocation provided.

*** Need to have at least one Oracle Hcm Fusion implementation experience We are seeking a hands-on Oracle Fusion Hcm leader to drive hire-to-retire (H2R) product strategy, architecture, and delivery. This is a high-impact leadership role responsible for the success, optimization, and innovation of the Oracle Fusion Human Capital Management platform. If you are a techno-functional Oracle Hcm expert who thrives in both architecture and execution - and enjoys building and mentoring strong teams - we'd love to connect.

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. Must have permanent authorization to work in the U.S. The client is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Required Experience:

• 8+ years of Oracle ERP experience
• 3+ full lifecycle Oracle implementations (2+ covering H2R)
• Strong hands-on expertise in Oracle Fusion Hcm (EBS R12 required if no Fusion experience)
• 3+ years of people leadership in an ERP environment
• Deep knowledge of H2R modules:
• Recruiting & Onboarding
• Workforce Management
• Compensation & Benefits
• Talent & Performance
• Employee Self-Service
• Retirement & Separation

Technical Expertise:

• Configurations, flexfields, workflows, security, legal entities, integrations
• OTBI, BI Publisher, FBDI
• Oracle Integration Cloud (OIC), REST/SOAP APIs
• PL/SQL, VBCS, Redwood UI (preferred)

Methodologies:

• AIM, OUM, SDLC
• Agile / SAFe
• Jira, Confluence, Visio, Lucid

Education:

• Bachelor's degree

Preferred Certifications:

• Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Foundations
• Oracle Fusion Cloud Hcm certifications
• Oracle Global HR Cloud Implementation Professional

Responsibilities:

Own the Hcm Product & Platform:

• Owning the full Oracle Fusion Hcm lifecycle (implementation, enhancements, optimization, support)
• Leading configuration and architecture across H2R modules (Recruiting, Workforce Mgmt, Comp & Benefits, Talent, ESS, Separation)
• Managing integrations (OIC, APIs), reporting (OTBI, BI Publisher), and platform extensions
• Lead end-to-end Oracle Fusion Hcm lifecycle: implementation, enhancements, operations, and optimization
• Architect, design, and configure Hcm modules from the ground up
• Define configurations including value sets, flexfields, workflows, business units, workforce structures, compensation plans, security, and integrations
• Manage platform extensions (PL/SQL, VBCS, Redwood UI) and integrations (OIC, APIs; MuleSoft exposure preferred)
• Oversee SaaS updates, quarterly releases, patches, and performance optimization

Drive Strategy & Governance:

• Shape and execute the Hcm product roadmap aligned with business strategy
• Establish governance standards for design, security, DevOps, and deployment
• Lead cross-functional initiatives on time and within budget
• Partner closely with HR, IT, and executive stakeholders

Lead & Develop Talent:

• Manage and mentor a team of analysts and developers
• Define performance standards and coach for growth
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation

Must be able to pass and clear background check and Drug Test prior to starting. The client will require 2 professional work references to be completed prior to starting.