Emma Hurley
About Emma Hurley
Emma Hurley is a Lead Functional Analyst with extensive experience in HR systems, particularly in the implementation of Oracle Fusion HCM. She has held various roles at Marston's PLC and dunnhumby, contributing significantly to HR system projects and training initiatives.
Work at SITA
Currently, Emma Hurley serves as the Lead Functional Analyst at SITA, a role she has held since 2016. In this position, she is responsible for overseeing the functional aspects of systems and ensuring smooth business operations post-implementation of Oracle Fusion HCM. Her work involves supporting the system and the team in business-as-usual operations, contributing to the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the organization's HR processes.
Previous Experience at Marston's PLC
Emma Hurley has extensive experience at Marston's PLC, where she held several positions from 2008 to 2013. She began as an Assistant HR Officer and progressed to roles including Systems Trainer, HR Systems Specialist, Process Owner, and HR Systems Supervisor. During her tenure, she played a key role in the implementation of Oracle Fusion HCM, contributing to phases 1 and 2 of the project, which included launching Core HCM, absence management, self-service features, and performance and compensation plans.
Experience at dunnhumby
Emma worked at dunnhumby from 2013 to 2016, where she held the positions of HR Systems Manager and Senior Business Systems Analyst. In her role as HR Systems Manager, she managed HR systems and processes, ensuring their alignment with organizational goals. As a Senior Business Systems Analyst, she continued to enhance her expertise in business systems, contributing to the efficiency of HR operations.
Education and Expertise
Emma Hurley holds a Master of Arts in Industrial Relations and Personnel Management from the University of Warwick, which she completed from 2007 to 2008. Prior to that, she earned a Bachelor of Arts with Honours in History from the University of Nottingham, studying from 2004 to 2007. Her educational background provides her with a solid foundation in HR practices and systems management, enhancing her effectiveness in her current and previous roles.
Key Contributions to Oracle Fusion HCM
Throughout her career, Emma Hurley has made significant contributions to the implementation of Oracle Fusion HCM. She played a key role in the launch of Core HCM, absence management, and self-service features during phase 1 of the project. Additionally, she contributed to the development of performance and compensation plans in phase 2. Her leadership in the functional implementation across 129 countries involved collaboration with various teams, including data migration and technical leads.