HC Technical Solution Architect

KKR & Co • New York, NY

71d • $200,000 - $235,000

About The Position

We are seeking a highly skilled and strategic HR Technology Solution Architect to lead the technical delivery and optimization of our Workday platform and supplemental HR systems. This role is a subject matter expert (SME) of Workday and other supplemental HR systems and responsible for technical service delivery of our HR tech stack, from system administration and upgrades to complex integrations and security.

Requirements

• 15+ years of progressive experience in HR technology management or a similar role, with deep expertise in Workday HCM, Greenhouse, and other systems.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Computer Science, Human Resources, or a related field.
• Deep expertise in multiple Workday modules (e.g., Core HCM, Benefits, Compensation, Payroll, Absence, Performance, Talent, Recruiting, Reporting).
• Experience with Workday Integrations (EIBs, Core Connectors, Workday Studio).
• Understanding of change control, release management, and ticketing tools (e.g., ServiceNow).
• Strong functional and business knowledge of HR processes, including the recruiting lifecycle, onboarding workflows, and HR tech data architecture.
• Knowledge of Workday security and reporting concepts.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a solid foundation in SDLC.
• Ability to manage multiple initiatives in a global organization.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and monitor Workday security to ensure compliance with internal and external audit requirements (e.g., SOX and SOC).
• Manage security roles and permissions, lead audit responses, and ensure all systems adhere to data privacy regulations like GDPR and CCPA.
• Maintain system governance practices, ensuring alignment with enterprise standards for change control, security, and data quality.
• Collaborate with Information Security, Audit, and HC Operations on periodic reviews, system certifications, and integration governance.
• Act as liaison across HC, IT, and vendor partners for issues, enhancements, and new initiatives.
• Own the technical service delivery of the Workday platform, ensuring system availability, performance, and incident resolution.
• Proactively assess new Workday releases and features, optimize system configuration and integrating best practices.
• Lead and manage implementation, upgrade, and optimization projects for Workday and other HR systems.
• Manage Workday releases, regression testing, and change control specific.
• Oversee system integrations between Workday and other platforms, ensuring data flows are automated and optimized for accuracy and efficiency.
• Provide advanced Tier 2 (L2) support for Workday modules, helping resolve data integrity issues and testing new features.
• Translate complex technical concepts into understandable terms for non-technical audiences.
• Stay informed about emerging HR technologies and trends to recommend innovative solutions.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement by regularly reviewing and enhancing HR tech solutions to meet evolving business needs.

Benefits

• Discretionary bonus based on individual and team performance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree