HR Systems Manager - Oracle Transformation Lead
The Opportunity
You will take ownership of the organisation's Oracle HCM environment (Core HR, Absence, Recruitment, Benefits and related modules), ensuring it delivers operational excellence and supports long-term business strategy.
This role goes beyond system maintenance. You will act as an internal consultant - challenging existing processes, identifying opportunities for automation and AI integration, and leading the roadmap for continuous improvement across HR technology. You will also directly manage and develop a team responsible for systems configuration, integrations and management information reporting.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the strategic development and optimisation of the global Oracle HCM platform
- Oversee system configuration, testing, enhancements and supplier engagement
- Develop and execute a forward-thinking HR systems and AI roadmap
- Drive process improvement through technology innovation and automation
- Strengthen governance frameworks for change control, testing and system enhancements
- Manage integrations between HR systems and Finance, Payroll, IT and other enterprise platforms
- Deliver high-quality, insight-led management information and analytics to senior stakeholders
- Monitor system performance and supplier SLAs, escalating risks where necessary
- Lead, coach and develop a team of HR Systems specialists and MI analysts
- Run requirements-gathering workshops and translate business needs into technical solutions
- Improve user experience and increase system adoption across the organisation
Experience required:
- Strong hands-on experience configuring and developing Oracle HCM (essential)
- Proven experience leading and developing a HR Systems, MI or Data team
- Demonstrable experience managing HR system integrations across multiple platforms
- Strong understanding of system governance, testing protocols and change management
- Experience operating in complex, evolving environments
- Ability to engage confidently with senior stakeholders and translate technical concepts clearly
- Strong analytical capability with experience delivering meaningful business insights
- Process improvement, Business Analysis or related qualifications would be advantageous.
This is a visible leadership role within a globally connected organisation that values innovation, collaboration and operational excellence. You will have genuine influence over HR technology strategy, team development and the future direction of systems capability.