Oracle Cloud HCM Functional Lead - Benefits (Public Sector)

IBM Consulting offers careers built on long-term client relationships and close collaboration with visionaries across multiple industries. You’ll help improve the hybrid cloud and AI journey for innovative global companies, leveraging IBM’s strategic partner ecosystem and robust technology platforms to accelerate impact and drive meaningful change.

About the role

We are seeking a highly experienced, team-oriented Oracle Cloud HCM Functional Lead – Benefits (Public Sector) to join our consulting team. This role can be performed from anywhere in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Consult on functional best practices for Oracle Cloud HCM policies
• Serve as an expert in the configuration and management of the Oracle Cloud Benefits module
• Provide best-practice guidance on business processes and implementation
• Publish weekly status reports to the project management team
• Coordinate efforts between other module resources to implement the best solution for the client
• Act as an Oracle Cloud HCM subject-matter expert to interpret business requirements into appropriate configurations of the Oracle Cloud Benefits module
• Maintain system-related processes and documentation, and suggest procedural changes
• Assist with continuous process improvement and provide insights into best practices
• Support key system processes
• Collaborate with technical streams to guide integrations, conversions, and reports
• Lead the complete software development lifecycle, including analysis, design, configuration, programming, and unit testing
• Assist clients with business requirements and recommend process improvements
• Produce end-user documentation and facilitate knowledge transfer

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of experience as an Oracle Cloud Benefits Lead, with 5–7+ years in implementing Oracle Cloud
• Expertise in Benefits; ideally also in Core HR and Compensation
• Experience with monthly and quarterly patch testing, issue resolution, impact analysis, and testing
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and debugging skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with diverse teams
• Capable of working independently with minimal supervision while contributing as a team member
• Excellent verbal and written communication, active listening, and interpersonal skills
• Highly organized and detail-oriented

Qualifications

• Preferred: Master’s Degree
• Experience with public sector clients (e.g., state governments, counties, cities) is a plus