Oracle Consultant

Job Category: Oracle

Job Type: Hybrid

Job Location: Chicago, Illinois

Compensation: Depends on Experience

W2: W2-Contract Only; applications on a C2C basis will not be considered for this role.

C2C: Contract - W2

Job Description: Grant Thornton is a major Audit, Tax, and Advisory Services company offering a broad range of services in strategy and consulting, operations, technology and more across various industries.

• Grant Thornton is looking to hire an Oracle HCM Integration, Security & Governance Manager within our HRIS team.
• We’re seeking a strategic and technically skilled professional to lead the integrity, security, and connectivity of our global Human Capital Management (HCM) ecosystem.
• This role is critical to enabling efficient operations and safeguarding sensitive employee data across the organization. Ideal candidates should be open to considering full-time employment.

• Integration Leadership:
  Drive the integration of new entities into Oracle HCM, ensuring seamless data flow and system alignment.
• Integration Strategy & Execution:
  Lead the design, implementation, and ongoing maintenance of integrations between Oracle HCM and other enterprise systems (e.g., payroll, benefits, finance, Snowflake, AD, etc.).
• Ensure data flows are accurate, timely, and compliant with internal and external standards.
• Security & Compliance Oversight:
  Manage role-based access controls, data privacy settings, and audit protocols to ensure compliance with global data protection regulations (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA).
• Security Oversight:
  Develop and manage robust access control frameworks, perform segregation of duties (SOD) activities based on analysis findings, safeguard sensitive HR data through effective privacy configurations and audit readiness.
• Governance Framework Development:
  Establish and enforce governance standards for Oracle HCM usage, implement change management protocols, data stewardship practices, and system configuration guidelines.
• Configuring automations to allow for the archiving and purging of data within Oracle to support data retention requirements by jurisdiction.
• Risk Mitigation & Compliance:
  Proactively identify and resolve integration failures, security vulnerabilities, and compliance risks. Ensure business continuity through strong risk management practices.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration:
  
  Work with other internal teams to support downstream integrations, validations, and compliance with ISQM, ISO and GDPR standards.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
• 3+ years of experience in Oracle HCM Cloud Integrations.
• 3+ years of experience in Oracle HCM Cloud Core HR.
• Deep understanding of Oracle HCM Cloud architecture and integration tools (Oracle Integration Cloud, REST APIs).
• Experience with enterprise systems integration (payroll, benefits, finance, identity management).
• Management experience.
• Security & Compliance Knowledge:
  Strong grasp of global data protection regulations (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA), experience managing role-based access controls and audit protocols.
• Project & Change Management:
  Proven ability to lead cross-functional projects and manage change in complex environments.
• Familiarity with governance frameworks and data stewardship practices.
• Analytical & Problem-Solving
  
  Skills:
  
  Ability to identify risks, troubleshoot integration issues, and implement effective solutions.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to data integrity.
• Communication &
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to work effectively across technical and non-technical teams, ability to translate complex technical concepts into business-friendly language.
• Regulatory & Audit Readiness:
  Experience supporting compliance initiatives related to ISQM, ISO, and GDPR; understanding of data retention policies and access control frameworks.

• Preferred experience using Oracle PL/SQL and Unix Scripting for Middleware Integration.
• Preferred experience performing Design & Build Enablement.
• Oracle Cloud certifications a plus.