Staff HR Technology Solutions Architect

The role

The Staff HR Technology Architect is the senior technical authority for the HR technology ecosystem. This individual-contributor role manages the architecture, integration design, and technical direction of systems managing the employee lifecycle.

What you will do

• Own the end-to-end architecture of the HR technology ecosystem including Workday and surrounding applications.
• Define target-state architecture and multi-year technical roadmaps.
• Design and govern the integration architecture across the HR ecosystem.
• Own the HR data model and the flow of employee data from hire to retire.
• Set the technical direction for HR technology and influence technical and business decisions.
• Partner with HR, Payroll, Benefits, and IT leaders to translate business strategy into systems strategy.
• Serve as design authority for HR data governance, privacy, and security.
• Identify and pilot opportunities to apply automation and AI within the HR technology stack.
• Lead complex, cross-functional HR technology projects from architecture to delivery.
• Personally build and deliver complex or high-risk configurations, integrations, and reports.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• 10+ years of progressive HR technology / HRIS functional and technical experience
• Experience in an architecture, principal, or senior technical individual-contributor capacity
• Demonstrated experience as a technical authority who sets direction and influences stakeholders
• Deep, hands-on expertise in a core HRIS
• Hands-on experience across a multi-platform HR technology ecosystem
• Strong Workday integration expertise (EIB, Core Connectors, Studio, and web services/APIs)
• Experience designing enterprise integration architectures including iPaaS/integration platforms
• Expertise in HR data modeling, data governance, and HRIS data flows into downstream systems
• Experience with data-warehousing tools and iPaaS/integration platforms
• Willingness and ability to perform hands-on technical delivery
• Broad domain expertise across payroll, benefits, talent management, talent acquisition, onboarding/offboarding, employee engagement, and general HR operations

Nice to have

• Workday strongly preferred
• Ashby preferred
• CultureAmp preferred
• Exposure to automation and AI applications within HR technology a plus
• Familiarity with NetSuite or a comparable ERP, a plus
• Workday certifications (e.g., Integrations, HCM, or Pro) preferred
• Experience using Google Workspace a plus

Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare options for individuals and families
• Flexible vacation policy and paid company holidays
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid parental leave
• Wellness stipends
• HSA contributions
• Professional development and growth opportunities
• Collaborative office environment with weekly catered lunches

About the company

OpenGov is the leader in AI and ERP solutions for local and state governments in the U.S. The company provides products including enterprise asset management, procurement, accounting, budgeting, billing, and more.