Head of HR Technology Integrations & Platform Engineering (VP / Director)

State Street•Boston, MA

About The Position

We are seeking a senior, hands-on technology leader to own and modernize the global HR integration and platform engineering function supporting Workday and the broader HR technology ecosystem. This role will lead the architecture, governance, and operational resilience of 180+ Workday integrations, while shaping the future of HR data platforms, analytics, and AI enablement, including the use of modern data platforms such as Databricks. The ideal candidate is a technical player-coach with deep expertise in Workday integrations, API and file-based data exchange, and enterprise platform engineering, combined with proven experience leading global teams in complex, regulated environments. This is a VP/Director-level leadership role with high visibility across HR, Technology, Cybersecurity, Data, and senior business leadership. The successful candidate must be equally comfortable reviewing detailed integration designs, guiding engineers, and influencing enterprise strategy. This role owns one of the most critical technology layers in the enterprise — the integration and data backbone connecting Workday to the broader ecosystem. You will drive modernization from legacy file-based integrations to API-driven and event-based architectures, shape the HR data strategy enabling analytics, reporting, and AI use cases, strengthen security, compliance, and audit readiness across all integrations, and influence enterprise decisions across HR, Data, Cybersecurity, and Architecture. This is a unique opportunity to combine deep technical leadership, large-scale platform ownership, and enterprise transformation impact.

Requirements

15+ years of experience in enterprise technology, HR systems, or integration engineering
Deep hands-on expertise with Workday integration technologies: Studio, EIB, Core Connectors, PECI, XML/XSLT, RaaS REST and SOAP APIs
Strong experience with API architecture and middleware patterns
Strong experience with secure file transfer (SFTP, NDM), encryption, and data exchange frameworks
Proven leadership of large-scale, global integration ecosystems
Experience in regulated industries (financial services preferred)
Strong understanding of cybersecurity, IAM, MFA, encryption, and audit controls
Demonstrated ability to lead and develop high-performing technical teams

Nice To Haves

Experience with Databricks or similar data platforms (Snowflake, Azure Data Lake, etc.)
Experience enabling HR data lakes, analytics, and AI-driven use cases
Familiarity with integration/middleware platforms (e.g., MuleSoft, Boomi, Informatica)
Workday certifications or advanced Workday training
Experience with Linux, SQL Server, Oracle
Autosys or enterprise scheduling tools
Monitoring/observability platforms (e.g., Splunk)
Experience managing global vendor delivery models

Responsibilities

Own the HR integration and platform engineering strategy, roadmap, and standards across Workday and connected systems
Lead modernization toward API-first, scalable, and event-driven integration patterns
Establish KPIs for integration health, reliability, SLA performance, and audit readiness
Partner with HR, Data, Cybersecurity, and Architecture leaders to align delivery with enterprise priorities
Own end-to-end governance of 180+ Workday integrations, ensuring scalability, security, and operational resilience
Define and enforce standards across: Workday Studio, EIB, Core Connectors, PECI, RaaS REST/SOAP APIs and middleware
Secure file transfer and data exchange frameworks
Drive improvements in monitoring, observability, incident management, and change control
Ensure all integrations meet enterprise data, security, and compliance standards
Act as a senior technical authority for complex integration and platform issues
Guide engineering teams on API design and integration patterns, data mapping, validation, and reconciliation, performance, scalability, and fault tolerance
Oversee secure data movement across: SFTP, NDM, PGP encryption, scheduling frameworks, and network controls
Partner with cybersecurity teams on IAM, MFA, encryption, and data protection controls
Lead integration strategy supporting the HR data ecosystem and data lake architecture
Enable data pipelines for analytics, reporting, and AI use cases
Drive adoption of modern data platforms (e.g., Databricks) to support scalable HR data processing, advanced analytics and workforce insights, and data engineering and pipeline standardization
Ensure strong data governance, lineage, quality, and privacy controls
Balance delivery across BAU operations, regulatory commitments, and transformation initiatives
Ensure robust disaster recovery, business continuity, and operational resilience
Drive disciplined SDLC, ARB governance, and change management practices
Lead remediation efforts tied to cybersecurity and regulatory programs
Lead, mentor, and scale a global team of integration engineers and HR technology specialists
Build a high-performing engineering culture focused on accountability and delivery excellence, technical depth and continuous learning, and clear communication and stakeholder engagement
Manage capacity, prioritization, and vendor partnerships

Benefits

our retirement savings plan (401K) with company match
insurance coverage including basic life, medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, and other optional additional coverages
paid-time off including vacation, sick leave, short term disability, and family care responsibilities
access to our Employee Assistance Program
incentive compensation including eligibility for annual performance-based awards (excluding certain sales roles subject to sales incentive plans)
eligibility for certain tax advantaged savings plans
inclusive development opportunities
flexible work-life support
paid volunteer days
vibrant employee networks