Leave of Absence Oracle HCM (HRIS) Specialist (Associate)

Grant Thornton LLP•Chicago, IL

53d•$68,000 - $102,000

About The Position

Grant Thornton is seeking an Associate - Leave of Absence Oracle HCM (HRIS) Specialist to join the team. Approved office locations can be found below. We are seeking a detail-oriented and globally experienced Associate Leave of Absence Oracle HCM Specialist to join our internal People & Culture/HRIS Technology 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 role-your 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.

Requirements

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.
Experience with Snowflake, Dayshape, or other workforce planning tools is a plus.
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.

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

Configure and maintain Oracle HCM Absence Management module for global leave types (e.g., FTO, Sick, Bereavement, Jury Duty, Parental Leave) plans tailored to each jurisdiction.
Ensuring legal compliance by aligning Oracle configurations with country-specific absence rules, eligibility criteria, and approval workflows.
Support global absence data integrations with downstream systems such as Dayshape, Snowflake, and reporting platforms.
Monitor and troubleshoot absence transactions, ensuring timely resolution of errors and data mismatches.
Collaborate with IT and Enterprise Architecture teams to support system upgrades, quarterly releases, and new feature enablement.
Assist in testing and validation of absence configurations during UAT, SIT, and production deployments.
Maintain documentation of configuration decisions, process flows, and system dependencies.
Provide Tier 2 support for absence-related inquiries and escalate complex issues as needed.
Participate in global HRIS projects including M&A onboarding, system harmonization, and policy alignment.
Ensure compliance with data privacy, audit, and governance standards across all jurisdictions.
Other duties as assigned.