at Grant Thornton in Downers Grove, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Grant Thornton is seeking an Oracle HCM – Absence Management, HRIS Senior Associate to join the team. Approved office locations can be found below.
Grant Thornton is seeking a Senior Associate – Absence Management Oracle HCM (HRIS) Specialist to join the People & Culture/HRIS Technology team. This in-house role supports and optimizes leave management processes across multiple jurisdictions using Oracle HCM Absence Management.
The Senior Associate will serve as an experienced functional resource, independently managing complex configuration and support activities while partnering with People Operations/Leaves, Payroll, Benefits, regional HR teams, IT, and Enterprise Architecture. The role helps ensure absence configurations, integrations, and processes are accurate, compliant, scalable, and aligned with firmwide policies. This is not a consulting role; the position directly influences employee experience and operational continuity.
Key Responsibilities:
Oracle HCM Absence Management
+ Configure, maintain, and optimize Oracle HCM Absence Management for global leave plans, including FTO, Sick, Bereavement, Jury Duty, Parental Leave, and jurisdiction-specific programs.
+ Independently analyze complex business requirements and translate them into effective eligibility rules, approval workflows, and system configurations.
+ Ensure configurations align with applicable country- and jurisdiction-specific leave requirements and firm policies.
+ Lead or coordinate UAT, SIT, regression testing, and production validation for quarterly releases, upgrades, enhancements, and new feature enablement.
+ Maintain clear documentation of configuration decisions, process flows, test results, controls, and system dependencies.
Data, Integrations & Issue Resolution
+ Support and monitor absence data integrations with downstream systems such as Dayshape, Snowflake, and reporting platforms.
+ Investigate and resolve complex absence transactions, data mismatches, workflow failures, and production issues; identify root causes and recommend sustainable solutions.
+ Partner with IT, Enterprise Architecture, and integration teams to support reliable system connectivity, data quality, and governance.
+ Use reporting and analytics to identify trends, control gaps, and opportunities to improve data accuracy and operational efficiency.
Operational Support & Collaboration
+ Provide Tier 1 support for absence-related inquiries and serve as an escalation point for complex functional issues.
+ Partner with People Operations/Leaves, Benefits, and Payroll to support accurate leave processing, pay outcomes, and policy alignment.
+ Provide functional guidance to associates and business partners, share knowledge, and contribute to consistent support practices.
+ Balance multiple priorities and stakeholders in a fast-paced environment while communicating risks, decisions, and status clearly.
Projects, Process Improvement & Change
+ Lead workstreams or significant deliverables within global HRIS initiatives, including M&A onboarding, system harmonization, policy alignment, and transformation programs.
+ Evaluate process improvement, automation, and configuration enhancement opportunities that strengthen the employee experience and reduce operational risk.
+ Support stakeholder readiness through documentation, communication, knowledge transfer, and training materials.
+ Ensure adherence to data privacy, audit, and governance standards across jurisdictions.
+ Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Required
+ 4+ years of HRIS or leave of absence experience, including hands-on experience with Oracle HCM Absence Management.
+ Experience supporting leave programs across multiple states, countries, or regions with varying compliance and localization requirements.
+ Strong understanding of Oracle HCM data structures, workflows, testing cycles, integrations, and production support practices.
+ Demonstrated ability to independently diagnose complex issues, interpret data, assess impacts, and implement practical solutions.
+ Experience leading project workstreams, system enhancements, testing efforts, or process improvement initiatives.
+ Strong project management, critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills.
+ Ability to work independently and collaboratively while managing multiple priorities and stakeholders.
+ High proficiency with Microsoft Office and aptitude for learning new technologies.
Preferred
+ Experience with Snowflake, Dayshape, Oracle Transactional Business Intelligence (OTBI), Oracle Dynamic Skills, or Power Platform integrations.
+ Knowledge of HR Helpdesk systems and ticketing workflows.
+ Exposure to M&A integrations, systems transformation, or global HRIS initiatives.
+ Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Information Systems, or a related field.
The base salary range for this position is between $76,000 and $114,000. Placement within the pay range is at Grant Thornton’s discretion, and it is based on multiple factors, including but not limited to, job -related knowledge/skills, experience, business needs, progression within the role, geographic location, and internal equity. At Grant Thornton, compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.About Us
At Grant Thornton, we believe in making business more personal and building trust into every result – for our clients and you. Here, we go beyond your expectations of a career in professional services by offering a career path with more: more opportunity, more flexibility, and more support. It’s what makes us different, and we think being different makes us better.
In the U.S., Grant Thornton delivers professional services through two specialized entities: Grant Thornton LLP, a licensed, certified public accounting (CPA) firm that provides audit and assurance services ? and Grant Thornton Advisors LLC (not a licensed CPA firm), which exclusively provides non-attest offerings, including tax and advisory services. In 2025, Grant Thornton formed a multinational, multidisciplinary platform with Grant Thornton Ireland. The platform offers a premier Trans-Atlantic advisory and tax practice, as well as independent American and Irish audit practices. With $2.7 billion in revenues and more than 50 offices spanning the U.S., Ireland and other territories, the platform delivers a singular client experience that includes enhanced solutions and capabilities, backed by powerful technologies and a roster of 12,000 quality-driven professionals enjoying exceptional career-growth opportunities and a distinctive cross-border culture. Grant Thornton is part of the Grant Thornton International Limited network, which provides access to its member firms in more than 150 global markets.About the Team
The team you’re about to join is ready to help you thrive. Here’s how:
- Whether it’s your work location, weekly schedule, or flex time off, we empower you with the options to work the way that it best serves your clients and your life. Consistent with the firm’s hybrid work model, this position will require in-person attendance at least three days per week, either at a GT office or client site. - Here, you are supported to prioritize your overall well-being through work-life integration options that work best for you and those in your household. - We understand that your needs, responsibilities and experiences are different – and we think that’s a good thing. That’s why we support you with personalized and comprehensive benefits that recognize and empower all the identities, roles and aspirations that make you, well, you. See how at www.gt.com/careers - When it comes to inclusion, we are committed to doing more than checking boxes. Explore all the ways we’re taking action for diversity, equity & inclusion at www.g To view full details and how to apply, please login or create a Job Seeker account