Senior Oracle Cloud HCM Core HR and Absence Consultant

As a Senior Oracle Cloud HCM Core HR and Absence Consultant at Version 1, your primary responsibilities include conducting workshops to educate clients on best practices, configuring Oracle HCM systems to meet specific business needs, and demonstrating solutions during design playback sessions. You'll also be tasked with creating comprehensive documentation to support system design and managing client relationships to ensure project expectations are met.

To be considered for the Senior Oracle Cloud HCM Core HR and Absence Consultant role at Version 1, you should have 7-10 years of consulting experience with Oracle HCM Cloud, including at least 5 years of end-to-end implementation experience specifically in Core HR and Absence Management modules. A proven track record of leading workshops and knowledge transfer sessions is essential, as well as strong communication skills.

At Version 1, we emphasize career development and offer various pathways for professional growth. As a Senior Oracle Cloud HCM Core HR and Absence Consultant, you'll have opportunities to participate in our Pathways Career Development program, receive training on leading practices, and potentially move into leadership roles as the company continues to expand its consulting services.

Version 1 offers a digital-first work environment that promotes flexibility and collaboration. As a Senior Oracle Cloud HCM Core HR and Absence Consultant, you'll be part of a supportive team that values initiative and input. We provide a hybrid work model, allowing for a balanced work-life dynamic, along with opportunities for business travel.

Version 1 is committed to investing in the growth of our team members. As a Senior Oracle Cloud HCM Core HR and Absence Consultant, you'll benefit from a comprehensive benefits package, ongoing training and incentivized certifications, and a Profit Share scheme that distributes a portion of our company profits. We're dedicated to your well-being, professional development, and creating a rewarding work experience.

When answering this question, detail specific projects you've worked on, focusing on outcomes, challenges faced, and how you ensured a successful implementation. Highlight your role in leading workshops, configuration processes, and how you managed client expectations.

Discuss your methodical process for understanding client needs, gathering requirements through workshops, and how you translate those into system configurations. Emphasize your communication skills and teamwork in aligning technical and business goals.

Demonstrate your understanding of the importance of communication, transparency, and reliability. Share examples of past experiences where you built rapport with clients and how it positively impacted project delivery and trust.

Explain your problem-solving approach, including how you remain calm under pressure and collaborate with your team to devise solutions. Consider sharing a specific instance to illustrate your resilience and adaptability.

Discuss the importance of thorough testing, including your strategies for validating configurations against business requirements. Mention specific testing methodologies you employ and how you involve the client in the process.

Share a specific instance where you trained team members or clients, detailing your approach, the materials you used, and the successful outcomes achieved. Highlight the importance of knowledge sharing in enhancing project success.

Your answer should reflect your understanding of client engagement. Discuss the role of clear communication, stakeholder buy-in, and agile project management practices in meeting and exceeding project expectations.

Mention various resources you utilize, such as Oracle’s training programs, industry forums, and professional networks. Emphasize your continuous learning mindset and how it translates into delivering better solutions for your clients.

Identify the importance of clear and thorough documentation. Discuss different types such as requirement specifications, design documents, test plans, and knowledge transfer materials, and how they benefit clients and team members.

Detail your workshop facilitation skills, discussing how you encourage participation, elicit feedback, and navigate complex discussions. Provide examples of successful outcomes as a result of your leadership in these workshops.