Principal Solution Design Architect -Lyric HCM

ADP • El Paso, TX

10h

About The Position

The Principal Solution Design Architect is a cross-functional implementation
consultant responsible for supporting the implementation team in designing
cohesive, scalable, and sustainable global HR technology solutions across HCM,
Talent, Payroll, and Workforce Management functions. This role serves as the
single point of accountability to support and ensure a unified end-to-end
solution design, with alignment across functional domains, countries, data
models, integrations, and program milestones.

To Thrive in this role, you must have strong foundational process and functional
knowledge across HR systems, deep understanding of data and integrations, and
the ability to orchestrate global solution design decisions that balance
standardization with local requirements. The Solution Design Architect partners
closely with ADP's implementation resources and the client's stakeholders to
ensure the solution works holistically--not just within individual modules or
geographies.

Requirements

• A minimum of 10 years of experience in HCM consulting, service, implementation, HR transformation, or enterprise solution design
• Strong exposure to HCM platforms (e.g., Workday, SAP SuccessFactors, Oracle HCM, UKG, ADP, or similar)
• Demonstrated experience designing solutions across multiple HR domains, including: o Core HCM o Talent (Recruiting, Performance, Learning, Succession) o Payroll and/or Time & Attendance
• Experience working with complex data models and system integrations
• Strong solution design mindset--able to think end-to-end across people, process, data, and technology
• Excellent program and dependency management skills
• Ability to synthesize complex inputs and present clear, executive-ready recommendations
• Strong facilitation skills with senior leaders and stakeholders
• Comfortable operating in ambiguity and making informed design decisions
• Travel: May be required up to 25% (dependent on business needs)
• Bachelor's degree, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Military Experience. We recognize and appreciate the unique talents and experiences Veterans bring to the table. We value the discipline, commitment, and problem-solving abilities you developed and are excited to provide an environment where you can continue to make a meaningful impact.

Nice To Haves

• Experience leading complex client conversations to uncover business and system requirements
• Experience working with product or technology implementation teams to communicate client requirements, tradeoffs, and timing
• Entrepreneurial mindset and willingness to prototype and rapidly solve problems
• Passion for driving the Employee Experience through digital HR tools
• Comfort with Microsoft Office Tools (Excel, Word, SharePoint, Business process mapping in Visio experience a plus)
• HR experience
• Global experience is a plus

Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end global solution design across HCM, Talent, Payroll, and Time, ensuring cohesion across domains and countries
• Design solutions that are globally consistent, locally compliant, and operationally sustainable
• Translate business strategy, operating models, and workforce needs into scalable system design principles
• Act as the design authority, identifying cross-domain impacts and resolving design conflicts
• Ensure consistent data models, master data governance, and data flows across all HR systems
• Partner with IT and integration teams to define inbound and outbound integration strategies
• Identify and mitigate downstream impacts of design decisions on payroll accuracy, reporting, analytics, security, and compliance
• Ensure solution design supports future extensibility, acquisitions, and regulatory change
• Serve as a senior program leader within large-scale HR implementations
• Drive design governance, decision frameworks, and design documentation
• Ensure solution design decisions align with program timelines, dependencies, and risks
• Proactively identify tradeoffs and present clear, data-backed recommendations to client stakeholders and implementation resources
• Maintain alignment between functional teams, vendors, system integrators, and internal stakeholders
• Partner with client's HR, IT, Payroll, Finance, and Legal teams
• Facilitate structured design discussions with key stakeholders and practitioners
• Guide stakeholders away from isolated or localized design decisions that negatively impact the global solution
• Clearly articulate "why" behind design decisions to build understanding and adoption
• Establish and enforce solution design standards, principles, and guardrails
• Ensure compliance with data privacy, security, and regulatory requirements across geographies
• Design with post-go-live operability in mind, including support models, change management, and ongoing enhancements
• Contribute to long-term HR technology roadmaps beyond initial implementation
• Partner with Product Development on product needs, seeing them through to implementation
• Actively mentor and coach Solution Design Architects and Senior Solution Design Architects
• Shadow or support critical client engagements, provide feedback and support to mentees
• Act as an escalation point for design conflicts or ambiguities. Lead resolution of novel or ambiguous client challenges, where no standard solution exists
• Lead internal forums and design councils and work to continuously improve existing tools and resources

Benefits

• Be yourself in a culture that values equity, inclusion, and belonging and creates a safe space for diverse perspectives and insights.
• Belong by joining one of our Business Resource Groups where you can connect globally with networks and allies who share common interests and experiences.
• Grow your career in an agile, dynamic environment with plenty of opportunities to progress.
• Continuously learn through ongoing training, development, and mentorship opportunities.
• Be your healthiest. Best-in-class benefits start on Day 1 because healthy associates are happy ones.
• Focus on your mental health and well-being. We're here to provide exceptional service to our clients, and none of that happens without each of us taking care of ourselves and being there for one another.
• Join a company committed to giving back and generating a lasting, positive impact upon the communities in which we work and live.
• Get paid to pay it forward. Company-paid time off for volunteering for causes you care about.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level