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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # HRIS - Absence Management Senior Associate - **Company:** Grant Thornton - **Location:** Appleton, WI, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $76,000.0 - **Contract:** Internship / Graduate position - **Skills:** Information Systems, System Configuration, Data Integration, Data Structures, Human Resources Information System (HRIS), Microsoft Office, Oracle (Applications), Regression Testing, Systems Integration, Strategies of Testing, Snowflake, Tools for Reporting, Oracle HCM - **Published:** August 7, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.techcareers.com/job.asp?id=3343356730&tx=TT434THZ&pt=1&aff=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54&utm_source=Job%20Feed&utm_medium=textkernel&utm_campaign=DE&utm_term=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54 ## About the Role Required * 4+ years of HRIS or leave of absence experience, including hands-on experience with Oracle HCM Absence Management. * Experience supporting leave programs across multiple states, countries, or regions with varying compliance and localization requirements. * Strong understanding of Oracle HCM data structures, workflows, testing cycles, integrations, and production support practices. * Demonstrated ability to independently diagnose complex issues, interpret data, assess impacts, and implement practical solutions. * Experience leading project workstreams, system enhancements, testing efforts, or process improvement initiatives. * Strong project management, critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills. * Ability to work independently and collaboratively while managing multiple priorities and stakeholders. * High proficiency with Microsoft Office and aptitude for learning new technologies. Preferred * Experience with Snowflake, Dayshape, Oracle Transactional Business Intelligence (OTBI), Oracle Dynamic Skills, or Power Platform integrations. * Knowledge of HR Helpdesk systems and ticketing workflows. * Exposure to M&A integrations, systems transformation, or global HRIS initiatives. * Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Information Systems, or a related field. ## Description The Senior Associate will serve as an experienced functional resource, independently managing complex configuration and support activities while partnering with People Operations/Leaves, Payroll, Benefits, regional HR teams, IT, and Enterprise Architecture. The role helps ensure absence configurations, integrations, and processes are accurate, compliant, scalable, and aligned with firmwide policies. This is not a consulting role; the position directly influences employee experience and operational continuity., Oracle HCM Absence Management * Configure, maintain, and optimize Oracle HCM Absence Management for global leave plans, including FTO, Sick, Bereavement, Jury Duty, Parental Leave, and jurisdiction-specific programs. * Independently analyze complex business requirements and translate them into effective eligibility rules, approval workflows, and system configurations. * Ensure configurations align with applicable country- and jurisdiction-specific leave requirements and firm policies. * Lead or coordinate UAT, SIT, regression testing, and production validation for quarterly releases, upgrades, enhancements, and new feature enablement. * Maintain clear documentation of configuration decisions, process flows, test results, controls, and system dependencies. Data, Integrations & Issue Resolution * Support and monitor absence data integrations with downstream systems such as Dayshape, Snowflake, and reporting platforms. * Investigate and resolve complex absence transactions, data mismatches, workflow failures, and production issues; identify root causes and recommend sustainable solutions. * Partner with IT, Enterprise Architecture, and integration teams to support reliable system connectivity, data quality, and governance. * Use reporting and analytics to identify trends, control gaps, and opportunities to improve data accuracy and operational efficiency. Operational Support & Collaboration * Provide Tier 1 support for absence-related inquiries and serve as an escalation point for complex functional issues. * Partner with People Operations/Leaves, Benefits, and Payroll to support accurate leave processing, pay outcomes, and policy alignment. * Provide functional guidance to associates and business partners, share knowledge, and contribute to consistent support practices. * Balance multiple priorities and stakeholders in a fast-paced environment while communicating risks, decisions, and status clearly. Projects, Process Improvement & Change * Lead workstreams or significant deliverables within global HRIS initiatives, including M&A onboarding, system harmonization, policy alignment, and transformation programs. * Evaluate process improvement, automation, and configuration enhancement opportunities that strengthen the employee experience and reduce operational risk. * Support stakeholder readiness through documentation, communication, knowledge transfer, and training materials. * Ensure adherence to data privacy, audit, and governance standards across jurisdictions. * Perform other duties as assigned. ## Related Videos - [What if your HR software adapted to you, not the other way around?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100259-what-if-your-hr-software-adapted-to-you-not-the-other-way-around) - [Phel, a native Lisp for PHP](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/791-phel-a-native-lisp-for-php) - [How Cisco embraced a DevOps culture within its network engineering team](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/99-how-cisco-embraced-a-devops-culture-within-its-network-engineering-team) - [Beyond Gut Feelings: The Rise of Data-Driven HR](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1326-beyond-gut-feelings-the-rise-of-data-driven-hr) - [Distributed search under the hood](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/256-distributed-search-under-the-hood) - [Hacking AI at the Edge of the Indian Ocean](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100177-hacking-ai-at-the-edge-of-the-indian-ocean) ## Related Articles - [Top HR Tech Conferences in 2024](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/303-top-hr-tech-conferences-in-2024) - [Should senior developers refuse interview coding challenges?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/29-should-senior-developers-refuse-interview-coding-challenges) - [Data Analyst Salary in the UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/278-data-analyst-salary-in-the-uk) - [Best Companies to Work For in Berlin: Top 14 Companies in 2023 ](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/188-best-companies-to-work-for-in-berlin-top-14-companies-in-2023) - [Backend Developer Salary in Germany [2023]](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/196-backend-developer-salary-in-germany-2023) - [System change: restart as developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/39-system-change-restart-as-developer)