• Collaborate with key stakeholders, including HR leadership, IT teams, and vendors, to understand business requirements and objectives.-


• Assess the technology landscape and conduct comprehensive architectural reviews of existing systems to identify gaps and opportunities for improvement.


• Ensure that new HR technology assessments align with our enterprise architecture,  standards, and principles.


• Provide input and recommendations on technology roadmaps, ensuring they align with the organization's strategic vision.

2. Solution Design and Architecture:

• Develop and maintain architectural guidelines, principles, and standards for HR technology solutions.


• Design end-to-end solutions that are scalable, reliable, and compliant with security and data privacy requirements.


• Collaborate with other architects to ensure a cohesive, integrated architecture across the organization.


• Oversee the development and documentation of solution architecture blueprints, including system diagrams, data flows, and integration strategies.

3. Vendor Evaluation and Management:

• Evaluate third-party SaaS solutions, ensuring they meet business needs, architectural standards, and security requirements.


• Lead vendor assessments, proof-of-concept trials, and contract negotiations to ensure optimal partnerships.


• Monitor vendor performance and compliance with service level agreements and architectural guidelines.

4. Project and Technical Leadership:

• Act as a technical leader and advisor on HR technology projects, providing guidance to project teams, developers, and engineers.


• Participate in project planning, scoping, and estimation activities to ensure alignment with architectural principles.


• Resolve complex technical issues and provide expertise in troubleshooting and optimization efforts.

5. Communication and Collaboration:

• Foster strong relationships with key stakeholders, including HR, IT, and executive leadership.


• Communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders in a clear and understandable mannerCollaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure HR technology solutions meet business needs and architectural objectives.

6. Providing Recommendations and Roadmaps:

• Offer recommendations and roadmaps for proposed HR technology solutions that align with enterprise architecture and business objectives.


• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand their requirements and objectives, translating them into actionable architectural plans.

• Lead the design process for HR technology solutions, ensuring they are robust, scalable, and high-performing.


• Conduct in-depth debug and performance analysis to optimize existing solutions and troubleshoot issues.
  

8. Knowledge Sharing:

• Document best practices and architectural knowledge for new solutions, ensuring that the team has access to reference materials for continuous improvement.


• Promote knowledge sharing within the team and across the organization to foster a culture of learning and innovation.

9. Advocating for Process Improvements:

• Advocate for process improvements related to HR technology solutions and architectural practices.


• Actively participate in process enhancement initiatives and provide expertise to develop and implement effective solutions.

10. Communication:

• Regularly communicate new features, enhancements, and benefits of HR technology solutions to partners, customers, and other stakeholders.


• Ensure stakeholders are informed and engaged throughout the project lifecycle.

11. Technical Leadership:

• Provide technical leadership and guidance to a team of architects, developers, and engineers throughout the project lifecycle.


• Mentor team members, sharing your expertise and helping them develop their skills.
  
  

12. Proof-of-Concept Projects:

• Develop proof-of-concept projects to validate the feasibility and effectiveness of proposed HR technology solutions.


• Use these projects to demonstrate the value and potential of new technologies and concepts.

13. Solution Design Review:

• Review and validate solution designs proposed by other team members to ensure they meet architectural standards and objectives.


• Offer constructive feedback and guidance to maintain consistency and quality across projects.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (Master's preferred).


• Proven experience as a Solution Architect, with a focus on HR technology or related domains.


• Strong knowledge of enterprise architecture frameworks and principles


• Experience with HR technology systems, including HRIS, talent management, recruitment, and payroll solutions.


• Proficiency in evaluating and implementing SaaS and vendor-managed solutions.


• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a track record of delivering successful projects.


• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.


• Relevant certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect) are a plus.


• Proven expertise in debugging, performance analysis, and optimization of HR technology solutions.


• Strong ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders effectively.


• A track record of successfully leading and mentoring technical teams throughout project lifecycles.


• Demonstrated experience in developing and executing proof-of-concept projects.


• Proficiency in reviewing and validating solution designs and providing actionable feedback.


• Knowledge of industry best practices in HR technology and a commitment to staying updated with emerging trends and technologies