Bilingual Solution Architect - SAP HR

Software International; Montreal (administrative region); Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading software consulting firm is looking for a Bilingual Solution Architect - SAP HR for a hybrid role in Montreal. This 6-month contract involves designing HR solutions and working with various systems to ensure data integrity. Candidates must have 7+ years in IT solutions architecture, be bilingual in English and French, and possess expertise in SAP integrations. This role requires strong communication skills and the ability to bridge business and technology effectively.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in IT solutions architecture or senior technical roles.
• Deep exposure to HR, time & attendance, and payroll systems.
• Familiar with data protection standards and payroll regulations.

Responsibilities

• Design scalable architectures for HRIS, time & attendance, and payroll systems.
• Define APIs and real-time data exchange patterns.
• Translate HR requirements into technical blueprints.

Skills

Experience in IT solutions architecture

Bilingual in English and French

Integration with SAP platforms

APIs (REST/SOAP)

Exceptional communication

Tools

Workday

Kronos

SAP BTP IS

Job description

Software International (SI) supplies technical talent to a variety of clients ranging from Fortune 100/500/1000 companies to small and mid‑sized organizations in Canada/US and Europe.

We currently have a multiple, re‑extendable, long term contract roles as a Bilingual Solution Architect - SAP HR with our global SAP consulting client, working onsite at large CPG client’s office 2‑3 days a week in Montreal. This is a 6 month contract initially, but will be extended long term.

Role: Bilingual Solution Architect - SAP HR

Type: Contract

# of Roles: 1

Duration: 6 months to start + multiple long term extensions

Location: Montreal, QC - Hybrid, 2‑3 days onsite

Rate: $100/hr C2C

Role Overview

As our Solutions Architect, you’ll design the backbone that connects Human Resources in a major digital transformation for human capital management, workforce management, time & attendance, benefits, and payroll platforms. Your work ensures employees are paid accurately, managers have real‑time workforce insights, and leadership can trust the data driving strategic decisions.

What You’ll Do

• Architect End-to-End Solutions: Design scalable, secure, and future‑ready architectures for HRIS, time & attendance, and payroll systems integrated with ERP platforms.
• Own Integration Strategy: In relation with the system integrators, define APIs, middleware, ETL flows, and real‑time data exchange patterns that keep systems in sync.
• Bridge Business & Technology: Translate HR, time & attendance, and payroll requirements into technical blueprints that developers and stakeholders can rally around.
• Lead Technical Delivery: Guide teams through design, build, test, and deployment; ensure solutions meet performance, compliance, and usability standards.
• Champion Data Integrity & Security: Work in collaboration with the security team and system integrators, safeguard sensitive employee data with robust governance, audit, and compliance frameworks.
• Future‑Proof Systems: Evaluate proposed configuration to keep our ecosystem on a smooth evolution path & keep it ahead of the curve.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience: 7+ years in IT solutions architecture or senior technical roles, with deep exposure to HR, time & attendance, and payroll systems.
• Bilingual in English and French.
• ERP Expertise: Hands‑on integration with SAP platforms.
• Technical Mastery: APIs (REST/SOAP), middleware/iPaaS (SAP BTP IS, Boomi), ETL, and data mapping.
• Domain Knowledge: Strong grasp of HR processes (employee lifecycle, time & attendance, recruitment, compensation, benefits, scheduling, payroll calculations).
• Compliance Awareness: Familiar with data protection standards and payroll regulations across jurisdictions.
• Soft Skills: Exceptional communication, stakeholder influence, and the ability to simplify complexity.

Core Competencies and Tools

• Experience with HR platforms (Workday).
• Time & Attendance in a manufacturing environment (Kronos, UKG Pro WFM).
• Multi‑country payroll project exposure.
• Agile delivery and CI/CD integration experience.
• Experience on some SAP core processes in a manufacturing environment.