Oracle HCM Consultant in Slough

We do work that matters to our local business and communities – supporting technical innovation and adoption of cutting edge solutions across the United Kingdom. Working on complex engagements for the whole of the KPMG client side business portfolio through delivery of core technology and managed services capabilities, collaboration and innovation development services and building of our Alliances network. Our integrated capability teams design, build and operate flexible technology enabled solutions for clients to help them solve the most complex business problems and transform their operations. These clients trust us to get it right first time.

KPMG is one of the world's largest and most respected consultancy businesses, we've supported the UK through times of war and peace, prosperity and recession, political and regulatory upheaval. We've proudly stood beside the institutions and businesses which make the UK what it is.

The Platforms HR team is a community of technology focussed professionals who work together to deliver KPMG Powered Enterprise through a standardised delivery model, which drives professional delivery to clients. The teams use their functional knowledge and experience (e.g. Finance, HR, Procurement), coupled with their expertise in the cloud applications (e.g. Servicenow, Oracle, Workday, Coupa) to lead and deliver client programmes, support pre-sales activities and develop improvement and extensions to Powered Enterprise.

Description of the role:

• Developing end to end Oracle solutions using the best of good industry practice combined with understanding the optionality available within the product.
• Lead the end to end delivery of workstreams, including managing offshore teams in the delivery of Oracle HCM Cloud transformations and business process change.
• Leading client facing meetings and facilitation of workshops with larger groups of client teams.
• Lead an offshore team to design, configure and test a module or process area to successful deployment for a client.
• Develop lasting client relationships and actively building a network and range of experience to help address client needs.
• Be a role model to the wider team by showcasing our values and principles, leading from the front and by example.

Role dimensions:

KPMG's HR Platforms Consulting team comprises over 50 team members. You will be responsible for managing projects ranging in length from several weeks to multiple years and leading diverse teams of up to 6 consultants supported by sub-contractors and members of the client’s own staff. You will deliver projects to agreed deadlines and budgets. The focus of this role is employing complex analysis to solve client problems in areas such as regulatory changes, disruptive technology, globalisation, changing customer needs, demographics and the environment and sustainability.

Stakeholder interaction and challenges:

Your clients will normally be from the corporate world across all sectors. You may also work with public sector clients. The ability to develop strong client relationships with clients from diverse backgrounds and at all levels of seniority, including senior leaders, will be crucial. You will effectively communicate points of view and evidence that shapes client decision making. You will be required to regularly interact with Partners, Directors, and more junior colleagues within KPMG to source insight and expertise and to provide progress updates. You will also lead or support interactions with senior members of the client’s leadership team.

Impact, Risk, Accountability and Governance:

This is a high impact role. You will be responsible for developing robust problem-solving methodologies, structuring, and reviewing complex analysis, and delivering clear and effective deliverables. It is essential that you can work independently to clarify client issues and develop logical and implementable solutions to those issues, which are supported by robust analysis. You may be subject to additional background checks as part of a client’s due diligence.

Experience Required:

• Experience of implementing at least one module of the Oracle HCM cloud platform as a workstream lead.
• Background working as a Functional Consultant, advising and implementing business process changes within HR.
• Demonstrable experience of leading client facing meetings and facilitation of workshops with larger groups of client teams.
• Been responsible for the end-to-end delivery of workstreams, including leading offshore teams to design, configure and test a module or process area to successful deployment for a client.
• Consultancy background with experience assisting in pre-sales and business development activities.
• Comfortable with agile and waterfall methods of working.
• Excellent documentation, reporting and presentation skills.
• Well-developed analytical skills and the ability to provide clarity to complex issues, and synthesise large amounts of information.
• Experience in a functional and/or technical role in a business or systems delivery environment preferably in the HR sector.
• Experience producing project deliverables (business requirements, functional specs, configuration document, process flows, use cases, requirements traceability matrices etc.).
• Ability to effectively transfer knowledge and flex the approach according to the situation.
• Ability to learn technology quickly through instruction and experience.
• Proven ability to collaborate and build strong relationships with varying team members.
• Strong functional knowledge of HR, Talent, Recruitment (incl. Onboarding), Payroll, Time Tracking or Case Management business applications an advantage.
• Experience as a configuration expert and/or project manager of enterprise software deployments.

KPMG Overview:

KPMG in the UK is part of a global network of firms that offers Audit, Legal, Tax and Advisory services. Through the talent of over 16,000 colleagues we bring our creativity, insight and experience to solve our clients’ and communities’ biggest problems. We’ve been doing this for more than 150 years.

We aim to be universally recognised as a place for great people to do their best work. A firm known for our collaborative and inclusive culture, using technology to empower and equip our people to deliver outstanding work with real flexibility – through inspiring workspaces, innovative ways to collaborate and hybrid ways of working.

With offices across the UK, we work with everyone from small start-ups and individuals to major multinationals, in virtually every industry imaginable. Our work is often complex, yet our mission is simple: To support the UK in a connected world. It guides everything we do, underpinned by our values: Courage, Integrity, Excellence, Together and For Better.