Taleo Techno-Functional Consultant

Must-Have Skills & Responsibilities Serve as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Oracle Taleo across Recruiting, Onboarding, and Reporting modules. Lead system design and configuration efforts to support retail-specific hiring workflows, including seasonal and hourly workforce needs. Partner with HR, Talent Acquisition, and IT leadership to align Taleo capabilities with business goals. Architect and maintain complex TCC scripts for data exchange between Taleo and enterprise systems (HRIS, payroll, background screening, etc.). Ensure robust error handling, logging, and performance optimization for high-volume data transfers. Oversee integration lifecycle including testing, deployment, and documentation. Design and implement scalable recruiting workflows tailored to retail operations, including store-level requisition management and candidate pipelines. Enhance onboarding processes to support distributed locations, ensuring compliance and timely task completion. Provide guidance on Taleo configuration best practices and system governance. Develop and maintain Taleo reports and dashboards using OBIEE, BI Publisher, or embedded tools. Ensure reporting meets compliance standards and supports audit readiness. Lead system upgrades, patching, and performance tuning. Troubleshoot complex issues and coordinate with Oracle support as needed. Maintain system documentation, integration maps, and user guides. Good-to-Have Experience integrating Taleo with SAP HCM or other enterprise HR platforms. Familiarity with retail labor laws and seasonal workforce dynamics. Proficiency in SQL, XML, and scripting languages. Agile or project management certification (e.g., PMP, Scrum Master) is a plus.