Oracle HCM Specialist

The role

We are seeking an experienced and proactive specialist with Oracle Human Capital Management (HCM) Specialist with project coordination / management experience to join our people services team. Whilst providing systems expertise and support, you will have the opportunity to participate in People & Culture projects as required. This role could be based in Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane, with 50% in the office and 50% WFH.

The team

The Chief of Staff and Enterprise Services (ChES) division of APRA is integral to the organisation, ensuring strategic alignment, effective communication and robust governance. Within this, you will be part of our cohesive and collaborative People & Culture (P&C) team of around twenty professionals who deliver initiatives that are aligned with business strategy across the employee lifecycle. Our work includes the operational and the strategic to enhance the employee experience, from compensation to leadership, employee engagement, inclusion, capability development, internal mobility and performance. The People Operations team of five supports the greater P&C team.

Key responsibilities

• Manage all facets of the Oracle HCM, including reporting, dashboards and analytics;
• Analyse and maintain system access ensuring appropriate controls are in place;
• Ensure data integrity and complete reconciliations, ensuring that checks and balances are in place for the smooth running of all people-related systems e.g. HCM, payroll, identity management system etc;
• Collaborate with our vendor, IT department and payroll teams on general system tasks, issues and maintenance;
• Educate across broader aspects of the HCM platform, particularly for workforce modelling and bulk updates;
• Proactively identify continuous improvement opportunities to streamline the system and processes, provide recommendations and assist with the implementation of improvements;
• Plan and deliver upgrades, refreshes and enhancements to the HCM platform, in conjunction with our vendors;
• Communicate changes due to upgrades, its impact and recommend relevant opt-in features to the P&C team; and
• Provide support, and develop guidance and end-user training guides to the P&C team and the business on HCM processes and procedures.

About you

• Demonstrated well developed skills and experience with Oracle Human Capital Management (HCM) and MS SQL;
• Project coordination and management experience;
• Strong written and verbal communication skills;
• Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills to resolve queries and develop relationships with internal and external stakeholders;
• Tact and discretion when handling sensitive information;
• Excellent time management and prioritising skills to work under pressure in a fast-paced, high-volume environment; and
• Bachelor’s Degree in related field.

To work with us, you must be an Australian citizen with eligibility to gain a Baseline Security clearance through the Australian Government Security Vetting Agency.

About APRA

Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) was established in 1998 as an independent statutory authority that supervises almost 1,200 financial institutions that manage $8.6 trillion in assets for Australians across the banking, insurance and superannuation sectors.

In overseeing the safety, competitiveness and stability of the financial system, we seek to recruit, develop and retain highly skilled professionals, who want to help shape financial services and protect the financial wellbeing of the Australian community. Our employee base of almost 900 come predominantly from the commercial financial services industry or other government agencies; as such, we have the feel of a small corporate organisation that can work flexibly and with agility.

Why Work for APRA

We recognise the skills, experience and commitment that our staff bring to their professional lives, and we seek to reward them accordingly. We also recognise that for our staff to be able to perform at their best, we need to ensure that they are able to bring their best selves to work. Our commitment to wellbeing is having engaged people supported by resilient leaders within a values-aligned culture.

At APRA, we’re committed to providing an inclusive workplace where everyone belongs, feels valued and respected. We aspire to attract and foster diversity of background, thought, and experience, recognising that a broad range of perspectives, approaches and ideas makes us stronger, and better enables us to meet our obligation to protect the financial wellbeing of the Australian community. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, please inform at application stage so we can do our best to accommodate your requirements.