People Systems Solution Lead

Salary: £64,000 - 104,000 per year

Requirements:

• Proven experience in HR, People Systems, HRIS, or enterprise technology environments supporting business and technology transformation.
• Strong ability to translate business requirements into practical technology solutions and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Excellent understanding of system integrations, data flows, governance, and the impact of change across interconnected systems.
• Working knowledge of Oracle Fusion HCM and wider HR technology platforms.
• Proven experience delivering Oracle HCM Cloud implementations in consulting and complex enterprise environments.
• Experience shaping technology roadmaps, architecture decisions, and solution governance within a cloud-based ecosystem.
• Strong understanding of enterprise integrations, data architecture, cybersecurity considerations, and technology operating models.
• A strategic mindset, strong collaboration and communication skills, ownership and accountability, excellent judgement, and problem-solving skills.
• Passion for continuous improvement, simplification, and scalable, secure, supportable technology landscapes.
• Active engagement with Oracle HCM Cloud communities, product forums, and industry developments is highly advantageous.
• Oracle certifications and a demonstrable interest in AI, automation, and emerging HR technology trends are beneficial.
• Knowledge of solution architecture principles, enterprise design standards, and technology governance frameworks is desirable.

Responsibilities:

• Act as the solution architecture authority for Oracle Fusion HCM and our wider People Technology landscape, providing strategic direction on platform capabilities, solution design, and best-practice adoption.
• Lead the design of scalable, secure, and integrated technology solutions across all areas of the People function.
• Translate business requirements into sustainable technology solutions that support operational and strategic objectives.
• Partner with Product Owners, HRIS teams, and People stakeholders to shape technology roadmaps and align priorities with architectural strategy.
• Own and govern application, integration, data, and security architecture across our People Technology ecosystem.
• Assess and approve the impact of process and technology changes across HR systems, data, integrations, and downstream platforms.
• Govern the introduction of new People Technology capabilities, ensuring alignment with business objectives, enterprise architecture standards, and cyber requirements.
• Collaborate with Cyber Security, Enterprise Architecture, Technology Delivery, Data teams, Service Management, and third-party suppliers to implement new solutions.
• Provide technical leadership and architectural guidance to projects, suppliers, and support partners.
• Drive continuous improvement across our People Technology landscape, reducing complexity, improving supportability, and minimising technical debt.
• Lead the assessment of Oracle quarterly releases, ensuring enhancements align with our roadmap, emerging business requirements, and Oracle-first philosophy.
• Monitor Oracle product evolution, AI capabilities, and innovation opportunities to help us maximise value from our investment and remain evergreen.

Technologies:

• AI
• Cloud
• Support
• Oracle
• Security
• Architect

More:

We are British Airways, the nations flag carrier, connecting Britain with the world for over 100 years. We are seeking a People Systems Solution Lead at Senior Manager grade in our People directorate. This is an opportunity to help lead a major People technology transformation and then manage, optimise, and evolve the solution as it moves into business-as-usual operations, with Oracle Fusion HCM at its core. Our People directorate enables colleagues to deliver exceptional customer experiences, and this role will help shape the future of our People technology landscape and colleague experience. We offer a competitive salary, unlimited basic and premium standby travel on British Airways flights, up to 30 discounted Hotline airfares each year for you, friends, and family, and opportunities to develop and progress across our business. We are committed to inclusion and diversity and to creating a workplace where everyone can be themselves and contribute their originality, creativity, and identity.

last updated 39 week of 2026