Senior HCIS Specialist Space42

Overview:

ABOUT US

Space42 (ADX: SPACE42) is a UAE-based AI-powered SpaceTech company that integrates satellite communications, geospatial analytics and artificial intelligence capabilities to enlighten the Earth from space. Established in 2024 following the successful merger between Bayanat and Yahsat, Space42’s global reach allows it to address the rapidly evolving needs of its customers in governments, enterprises, and communities.

Our vision is to pioneer beyond today for humanity to experience a better tomorrow. Space42 challenges traditional approaches with advanced AI and cutting-edge satellite technology, making space more accessible and redefining how data from space can be used on Earth. We aim to achieve this by connecting people to rewire potential, informing decisions to reimagine impact and enabling action to redefine tomorrow.

For more information visit: www.space42.ai, follow us on X and Instagram @Space42ai

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Oracle HCM Functional Lead with 12+ years of experience in Oracle HCM implementations and support engagements. This is a full-time onsite role based in Abu Dhabi. The role is structured as 70% hands-on functional delivery and 30% team leadership and stakeholder management. The ideal candidate must demonstrate strong client-facing capability, solution ownership, and governance oversight across Oracle HCM modules.

Responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end Oracle HCM implementations, rollouts, and post-go-live support initiatives.
• Provide functional leadership across Core HCM, Payroll, Absence, Talent Management, OTL, LMS, and Recruitment.
• Facilitate business workshops, requirement gathering, solution design, and configuration between Implementation Team and HC Business Teams.
• Perform hands-on system configuration and functional testing.
• Manage payroll configurations, absence plans, time & labor structures, talent modules, and recruitment workflows.
• Oversee SIT, UAT, defect management, and production deployment support.
• Collaborate with technical teams on integrations, HDL/FBDI loads, reporting (OTBI/BIP), and security roles.
• Help Project manager to prepare executive-level status reports and lead governance meetings.
• Drive delivery timelines, risk mitigation, and quality assurance.
• Mentor and support capability development within the team.
• Leadersgip and Client Engagement:
• Act as primary functional lead and liaison with HC Business Teams.
• Manage HC SME’s from Support Team
• Ensure governance adherence, milestone tracking, and quality delivery.
• Align business requirements with Oracle best practices.
• Provide technical guidance during solution design discussions.
  

Qualifications:

• 12+ years of overall experience in Oracle HCM functional consulting (Oracle Certified)
• Minimum 3–5 full lifecycle Oracle Cloud HCM implementations.
• Strong hands-on configuration expertise across listed modules.
• Experience in multi-country implementations (Middle East experience preferred).
• Strong understanding of integrations, reporting, and Oracle security model.
• Excellent stakeholder management and client communication skills.
• Strong analytical, documentation, and presentation capabilities.
• Required Functional Expertise
• Core HCM
• Payroll
• Absence Management
• Talent Management
• Oracle Time & Labor (OTL)
• Learning Management System (LMS)
• Oracle Recruitment Cloud (ORC)
  

Our Benefits & Perks

• Competitive compensation packages and comprehensive medical insurance to support you and your family.
• Wellbeing-focused initiatives and resources, designed to enhance your personal and professional life.
• Access to exclusive discount programs, offering savings across various lifestyle and leisure experiences across the UAE.
  
  

WHAT MAKES A GREAT FIT

If you are performance-driven and possess an inquisitive mind with the agility to navigate ambiguity, you will thrive here. At the heart of the Space42 community is a bias for action and a passion for developing innovative, efficient space services through AI-driven smart solutions that drive technological advancements and create a better tomorrow.

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