Oracle ERP Core HR/Talent Architect

As an Oracle HCM Functional Core HR / Talent Architect, you will make an impact by leading large-scale Oracle Fusion HCM transformations across Core HR, Talent Management, and Recruiting. You will be a valued member of the Oracle HCM practice and work collaboratively with executive stakeholders, HR leaders, IT teams, and delivery partners to design, deploy, and optimize scalable, compliant, and innovative HCM solutions.

In this role, you will

• Lead end-to-end Oracle Fusion HCM implementations across Core HR, Talent Management, and Recruiting, ensuring alignment to business and transformation goals.

• Serve as a strategic advisor to clients on HR operating model transformation, HCM best practices, and emerging technology solutions.

• Design and configure Oracle HCM Workforce Development and Global HR modules, ensuring scalable and compliant system setups.

• Engage senior and C-suite stakeholders, managing client relationships and driving successful program outcomes.

• Provide leadership across delivery teams by mentoring consultants, managing cross-functional resources, and fostering knowledge sharing.

• 10-15+ years of HCM experience with deep expertise in Oracle Fusion HCM Core HR and Talent modules.

• Oracle Cloud Core HR and Talent certifications.

• Proven experience leading end-to-end Oracle Fusion HCM implementations and transformation programs.

• Strong technical proficiency with HDL, BI Publisher, OTBI reporting, and Fast Formulas.

• Strong client-facing skills with experience leading design workshops, governance forums, and stakeholder discussions.

These will help you stand out

• Experience supporting pre-sales, proposal development, and bid management for HCM programs.

• Hands-on experience managing Oracle Integration Cloud (OIC) integrations and quarterly update impact analysis.

• Expertise designing global security architectures including data roles and complex security profiles.

• Experience supporting global compliance requirements across 200+ countries.

• Proven ability to lead managed services or post-implementation optimization engagements.

Salary and Other Compensation: The annual salary for this position is between $100,890 - $156,000 depending on experience and other qualifications.

This position is also eligible for Cognizant's discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant's applicable plans.

Benefits: Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

• Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off

• 401(k) plan and contributions

• Long-term/Short-term Disability

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

We believe hybrid work is the way forward as we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role's business requirements, this is a hybrid position requiring 4-5 days per week onsite at a customer or Cognizant office in New York City, NY or Pittsburgh, PA. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance through our wellbeing programs.