Elgin Shaw

Oracle Fusion HCM Systems Administration Lead - URGENT This is a key hire - Hands-On Oracle HCM Lead We're looking for a hands-on Oracle Fusion HCM Systems Administration Lead to take ownership of a live, business-critical environment. This role will suit someone who combines strong functional HCM expertise (especially Absence) with the ability to lead and mentor a small team, while remaining close to configuration, support, and continuous improvement activity. This role requires someone who is: Hands-on with Oracle HCM configuration Comfortable supporting and improving a live system Able to lead from the front while mentoring others You will play a key role in running and improving the Oracle Fusion HCM platform in BAU, with a particular focus on: Absence Management (critical) Core HR and HCM modules Day-to-day system administration and support Leading a small team of analysts/admins This is a hands-on leadership role - ideal for someone who still enjoys being close to the system while providing direction and oversight. Key Responsibilities Lead the configuration, maintenance, and support of Oracle Fusion HCM (especially Absence) Act as the go-to SME for HCM modules, supporting ongoing improvements and issue resolution Support and guide a small systems admin team, providing mentoring and day-to-day direction Own incidents, service requests, and system issues, ensuring timely resolution Work closely with stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver enhancements Support change, release, and quarterly updates, including testing (UAT/regression) Ensure system configuration is well documented and controlled Collaborate with third-party providers and internal teams to maintain service performance Drive continuous improvement across HCM processes and system usage You need Strong hands-on experience with Oracle Fusion HCM Proven expertise in Absence Management (essential) Background in system administration, configuration, and support Experience working in BAU/live environments Ability to lead or mentor a small team You must be comfortable working across: Incidents/service requests Enhancements Releases and testing Strong stakeholder engagement skills This is an Inside IR35 role day rate is £500 with 2 days a week in London Office which may become fully remote.