Oracle HCM - Absence Management, HRIS Manager

Grant Thornton is seeking an Oracle HCM – Absence Management, HRIS Manager to join the team. Approved office locations can be found below.

We are seeking a strategic, process-minded HRIS Manager with deep expertise in Oracle HCM Absence Management to lead our firm-wide leave technology strategy. This leader will oversee end-to-end leave management across multiple jurisdictions, ensure compliance, optimize processes, and guide the evolution of our absence management technology ecosystem.

As a manager on our People & Community team, you will partner closely with People Operations/Leaves, Payroll, Benefits, HR Business Partners, and global regional HR teams. You will also collaborate with IT, Enterprise Architecture, and cross-functional partners to ensure our LOA systems, data flows, and policies are efficient, compliant, and aligned to organizational objectives. This is a hands-on leadership role with direct influence on the employee experience and operational performance.

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership & Strategy

• Serve as the firm’s subject-matter expert and owner for all leave-related processes, policies, and Oracle HCM Absence Management functionality.
• Lead the LOA operations lifecycle, ensuring consistency, accuracy, and compliance across all jurisdictions.
• Evaluate and implement process improvements, automation opportunities, and configuration enhancements to strengthen the employee experience.

Oracle HCM Absence Management Oversight

• Direct and oversee configuration, maintenance, and optimization of the Oracle Absence Management module, including global leave plans (FTO, Sick, Parental Leave, Bereavement, Jury Duty, and jurisdiction-specific programs).
• Ensure all configurations reflect current legal requirements, eligibility rules, and approval workflows across countries.
• Lead UAT, regression testing, and production validation for quarterly releases, system updates, and enhancement deployments.
• Maintain documentation of configuration decisions, process maps, and system dependencies.

Data Quality, Integrations & Issue Resolution

• Oversee accuracy and integrity of absence data flowing to downstream systems such as Dayshape, Snowflake, and reporting platforms.
• Monitor system activity, troubleshoot escalated issues, and ensure resolution of complex absence transactions and discrepancies.
• Collaborate with IT and integration partners to maintain seamless system connectivity and data governance.

Operational Excellence & Support

• Responsible for Tier 1 support process for absence-related inquiries and escalation handling.
• Partner with Benefits and Payroll teams to ensure accurate pay outcomes and alignment with leave policies.

Global Projects & Change Management

• Drive absence related initiatives within HRIS strategic programs, including M&A onboarding, system harmonization, and policy alignment across regions.
• Manage change adoption by facilitating documentation, communication, and training for stakeholders and end users.

Qualifications:

Required

• 5+ years of HRIS or LOA experience, including 3+ years owning or managing Oracle HCM Absence Management.
• Demonstrated experience administering leave programs across multiple states/countries with varying compliance requirements.
• Strong understanding of Oracle HCM data structures, workflows, testing cycles, and integrations.
• Proven leadership experience—formal or informal—leading processes, projects, or teams.
• Exceptional problem-solving skills with the ability to diagnose issues, interpret data, and implement solutions.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities and stakeholders.
• High proficiency with Microsoft Office and strong aptitude for learning new technologies.

Preferred

• Experience with Snowflake, Dayshape, OTBI reporting, or PowerPlatform integrations.
• Knowledge of HR Helpdesk/ticketing workflows.
• Exposure to M&A, systems transformation, or global HRIS projects.
• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Information Systems, or related field.

The base salary range for this position in the firm’s Chicago, IL, Downers Grove, IL, Denver, CO and Baltimore, MD offices only is between $120,000 and $180,000 per year.