HR Ecosystem Architect

Job title: HR Ecosystem Architect

About the Role The HR Ecosystem Architect will lead design, integration, and optimization of enterprise HR technology platforms across HCM, payroll, workforce management, identity governance, and employee lifecycle processes. The role requires deep expertise in Workday and related integration technologies to architect scalable solutions for global HR and Payroll environments, enabling operational efficiency and delivery of business objectives.

What You'll Do

• Design and maintain enterprise HR IT architecture across HCM, payroll, workforce management, and IAM platforms, ensuring alignment with HR goals and processes.
• Support the design and architecture for the integration of Workday with other enterprise systems (e.g., payroll, timekeeping, talent management, and performance management).
• Optimize Joiner-Mover-Leaver (JML) workflows for onboarding, transfers, promotions, and offboarding.
• Collaborate with HR, Payroll, Security, Compliance, and Infrastructure teams to ensure seamless employee lifecycle management.
• Define system integration standards using APIs, middleware, SSO, and provisioning tools.
• Ensure compliance with SOX and audit requirements related to HR systems.
• Assess and optimize existing Workday configurations and workflows for efficiency and effectiveness.
• Drive automation initiatives for access provisioning/deprovisioning and role-based access controls.
• Support HR digital transformation and cloud migration initiatives.
• Create architecture diagrams, technical documentation, and governance standards.
• Provide technical leadership for HRIT projects and vendor management.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in HR systems architecture, with a focus on Workday.
• Good understanding of Workday modules, functionalities, and integration capabilities.
• Strong understanding of the Joiner Mover Leaver (JML) process, including experience with systems that support user account creation and access provisioning, such as Active Directory, HRIS, and ticketing systems, all triggered from Workday.
• Experience with integration technologies (APIs, middleware) and data management.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal abilities, with the capacity to work collaboratively across teams.

Nice to Have

• Workday certification (e.g., Workday HCM, Workday Integrations).
• Proficiency in HR business processes and established methodologies.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and project management frameworks.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive benefits package including medical insurance, dental and vision coverage, 401k participation with a competitive immediate match, fitness center, parental leave, and online wellness rewards program.
• Immediate vacation and holiday leave.
• Employee resource groups, including a Diversity and Inclusion committee to embed Copeland values in daily life.