Leave of Absence Oracle HCM

Grant Thornton Associate - Leave Of Absence Oracle Hcm (Hris) Specialist

Grant Thornton is seeking an Associate - Leave Of Absence Oracle HCM (HRIS) Specialist to join the team. This in-house role will focus on supporting and optimizing leave management processes across multiple jurisdictions using Oracle HCM. As a member of our People & Culture function, you will work closely with the People Operations/Leaves Team, Payroll, Benefits, and regional HR teams to ensure our absence configurations are accurate, compliant, and aligned with firmwide policies. This is not a consulting roleyour contributions will directly impact the employee experience and operational efficiency across the organization. Without this specialized role, the organization risks delays, compliance issues, and inefficiencies that could impact employee experience and operational continuity.

Key Responsibilities

• Configure and maintain Oracle HCM Absence Management module for global leave types.
• Ensure legal compliance by aligning Oracle configurations with country-specific absence rules, eligibility criteria, and approval workflows.
• Support global absence data integrations with downstream systems.
• Monitor and troubleshoot absence transactions.
• Collaborate with IT and Enterprise Architecture teams.
• Assist in testing and validation of absence configurations.
• Maintain documentation of configuration decisions, process flows, and system dependencies.
• Provide Tier 2 support for absence-related inquiries.
• Participate in global HRIS projects.
• Ensure compliance with data privacy, audit, and governance standards.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in Oracle HCM Absence Management module.
• Experience supporting leave of absence processes across multiple countries or regions.
• Familiarity with global HR policies, compliance requirements, and localization practices.
• Strong understanding of Oracle HCM data structures, workflows, and integrations.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Highly developed skills with the Microsoft Office suite of products and aptitude for learning new technologies.
• A go-getter attitude with ability to balance multiple priorities through strong project management.
• Creativity and strong critical thinking skills including using analytics to identify problems and propose solutions.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Information Systems, or related field preferred.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with Oracle Dynamic Skills, OTBI reporting, or PowerPlatform integrations.
• Knowledge of HR Helpdesk systems and ticketing workflows.
• Exposure to M&A integration projects and global HRIS transformation initiatives.

About Us

At Grant Thornton, we believe in making business more personal and building trust into every result for our clients and you. Here, we go beyond your expectations of a career in professional services by offering a career path with more opportunity, more flexibility, and more support.

About The Team

The team you're about to join is ready to help you thrive. Here's how:

• We empower you to work in the way that best serves your clients and your life.
• We support you to prioritize your overall well-being.
• We understand that your needs, responsibilities and experiences are different and we support you with personalized and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

We support you with personalized and comprehensive benefits that recognize and empower all the identities, roles and aspirations that make you, well, you. For an overview of our benefit offerings, please visit: https://www.grantthornton.com/careers/rewards-and-benefits.

Additional Details

It is the policy of Grant Thornton to promote equal employment opportunities. All personnel decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital or civil union status, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship status, veteran status, disability, handicap, genetic predisposition or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state and local laws, it is the policy of Grant Thornton to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship.

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