Oracle Consultant

Role : Oracle Fusion HCM – Core HR & Absence Consultant (Mid-Level) Experience : 5–8 Years (Minimum 3 End-to-End Implementations)

Location : Remote (Must align with EMIA / Saudi Time Zone)

Engagement : Contract / Staff Augmentation

Start Date : Immediate – Priority Workstream (CRP / UAT Phase)

Role Summary

We are looking for a committed and knowledgeable Oracle Fusion HCM Core HR & Absence Consultant to lead the HR and Absence workstream for a Saudi Arabia implementation. The consultant must have strong hands-on experience in configuring Core HR and Absence Management, an understanding of Saudi statutory requirements, and the ability to drive employee experience features through Journeys, Nudges, and ODA.

Mandatory Functional & Technical Skills

Core HR Configuration

Strong expertise in configuring enterprise structures, workforce structures, and person / employment models.

Deep understanding of hire-to-retire lifecycle, global / local HR, and HR self-service processes.

Experience defining approval workflows, security roles, document records, and employment categories.

Absence Management

Proven ability to configure absence plans, accrual rules, eligibility profiles, payment classifications, and entitlement rules.

Hands-on experience writing and debugging Fast Formulas for :

Accrual calculations

Validations and eligibility

Payment percentage tiers

Strong understanding of balance logic, carryover, forfeiture, and recalculation rules.

Employee Experience (Journeys / Nudges / ODA)

Working experience with Oracle Experience Design features :

Journeys (onboarding, cross-boarding, offboarding)

Nudges and guided employee flows

Practical knowledge of Oracle Digital Assistant (ODA) for HCM including :

Intent configuration

Channel setup

Troubleshooting FAQ and HR skillpacks

Testing & Delivery

Strong execution ownership across Unit Testing, SIT, and UAT.

Ability to analyze defects quickly, propose fixes, and document resolutions.

Experience preparing BRDs, configuration workbooks, test cases, and SOP documents.

Desired Skills (Saudi-Specific Requirements)

Statutory HR Requirements

Experienced with Saudi HR regulations including :

GOSI rules and contribution validation

Iqama & Passport tracking rules

Statutory HR reports (local formats)

Saudi Labor Law – Absence & Leave Rules

Familiarity with implementing :

Sick leave bands (full / half / no pay configurations)

Hajj leave eligibility and entitlement setup

Hijri calendar–based leave rules and public holidays

Employee Experience (Saudi Nationals vs Expats)

Ability to configure differentiated onboarding and journeys for Saudi nationals and expatriates.

Experience applying nudges for local compliance, document renewals, and employment lifecycle milestones.

Professional Attributes (Critical Expectations)

Accountability : Works independently, owns workstream delivery, and requires minimal supervision or follow-up.

Clear Communication : Skilled at translating statutory rules into implementable HR / absence configurations.

Collaboration : Comfortable working with distributed teams across Saudi onshore and offshore delivery model.

Time Zone Alignment : Must reliably support EMIA / Saudi working hours.