Oracle Fusion HCM & Payroll Functional Manager

We're looking for an experienced Oracle Fusion HCM & Payroll Functional Manager to lead a small team of specialists while driving the ongoing development, optimisation and support of a large-scale Oracle Fusion HCM and Payroll environment. This is a hands-on leadership role, combining team management, functional expertise and solution design. You'll act as the senior subject matter expert across Oracle HCM and Payroll, providing guidance on best practice, supporting business-critical change and ensuring successful delivery of quarterly releases and continuous improvements. Key Responsibilities * Lead, mentor and develop a team of Oracle HCM & Payroll Functional Consultants. * Act as the functional lead for Oracle Fusion HCM and Payroll, providing expert guidance across support, enhancements and projects. * Translate business requirements into functional and technical solution designs. * Drive continuous improvement across HR and Payroll processes, promoting Oracle best practice and standard functionality. * Oversee quarterly release management, testing cycles and deployment activities. * Support payroll-related change, including tax updates and critical business releases. * Work closely with stakeholders to identify opportunities for system and process improvement. * Troubleshoot complex HCM and Payroll issues and provide effective resolutions. * Collaborate with internal teams and third-party partners to deliver high-quality solutions. About You * Proven experience leading or mentoring Oracle Fusion HCM and Payroll teams. * Strong functional expertise across Oracle Fusion HCM and Payroll modules. * Expert-level knowledge of Oracle Fast Formula, with hands-on experience designing and delivering payroll solutions. * Experience managing Oracle Fusion quarterly release cycles and continuous improvement programmes. * Strong understanding of payroll processes, configuration and support within complex organisations. * Ability to translate business requirements into clear functional and technical designs. * Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills. * Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, balancing BAU support with project delivery. * Experience of both Agile and Waterfall delivery environments would be beneficial