Senior Presales Solution Architect (I/O)

SHL; Gloucester; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading HR solutions provider seeks a Senior Presales Solution Architect to connect data, science, and strategy into actionable HR solutions. This role involves collaborating with global HR leaders, conducting client discovery, and designing tailored solutions. Candidates should possess a Master's in Industrial Organizational Psychology and extensive HR tech experience. A great benefits package and hybrid working options are provided.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits for you and your family

Support, coaching, and career development opportunities

Flexible and inspiring workplace

Qualifications

• Extensive presales, solution consulting, or assessment design experience in HR tech or psychometrics.
• Strong expertise in psychometric principles and application.
• Deep knowledge of the talent lifecycle from acquisition to succession planning.

Responsibilities

• Drive discovery sessions to understand customer HR challenges and goals.
• Translate customer needs into tailored solutions using SHL’s product suite.
• Support pricing configurations and co-develop proposals with sales teams.

Skills

Psychometric principles

Influencing communication

Facilitation skills

Storytelling communication

Workforce planning knowledge

Education

Master’s in Industrial Organizational Psychology

Job description

Social network you want to login/join with:

col-narrow-left

Client:

SHL

Location:

Thames Ditton, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

-

EU work permit required:

Yes

col-narrow-right

Job Reference:

6f95f68730ae

Job Views:

13

Posted:

12.08.2025

Expiry Date:

26.09.2025

col-wide

Job Description:

Do you have a unique aptitude to connect data, science, and strategy into actionable HR solutions? Do you have a consultative mindset and the know-how to work across global teams in a customer-centric environment? Do you have a “can-do” attitude and natural presales curiosity to address problems and collaborate in a positive and energetic way? If yes, and you also have strong expertise in psychometric concepts and their practical application, then you could bring this expertise to the role of Senior Presales Solution Architect. This role is key in shaping talent solutions for customers by combining scientific knowledge with practical technology application. You will act as a strategic advisor to global HR leaders, helping them navigate challenges in talent acquisition, development, and workforce planning.
A great benefits package is offered in a culture emphasizing career development, ongoing manager guidance, collaboration, flexibility, diversity, and inclusivity. There is significant investment in SHL, making it a transformational time to join. Hybrid working is available.

What you will be doing:

1. Client Discovery & Strategic Insight
2. Drive discovery sessions to understand customer HR challenges, workforce goals, and human capital strategies—regionally and globally.
3. Analyze HR processes, systems, data architecture, and stakeholder goals to discover value-based differentiation.
4. Collaborate with internal teams (Commercial, Deployment, Professional Services) to ensure alignment before and after discovery.

Solution Design & Platform Mapping

1. Translate customer needs into tailored solutions using SHL’s product suite, platforms, and services.
2. Coordinate with product and technical teams for roadmap alignment and advanced solution requirements.
3. Assess customization needs and evaluate feasibility within platform capabilities.
4. Design workarounds to balance innovation with scalability and sustainability.
5. Create mockups, solution flows, or live demos aligned with talent requirements.
6. Present solution architecture focusing on integration, change management, and deployment robustness.

Commercial Structuring & Value Articulation

1. Support pricing configurations and co-develop proposals with sales teams, including implementation and customization.
2. Demonstrate value propositions and ROI based on talent metrics, operational efficiency, and cost savings.

What we are looking for:

• Master’s in Industrial Organizational Psychology
• Extensive presales, solution consulting, or assessment design experience in HR tech or psychometrics
• Strong expertise in psychometric principles and application
• Influencing, facilitation, and storytelling communication skills
• Deep knowledge of the talent lifecycle from acquisition to succession planning

The candidate must have the right to work in the UK.

Get in touch to explore this opportunity with SHL’s Talent Acquisition team. Join us and make a difference.

#LifeAtSHL #CareersAtSHL #HybridRole #LinkedInJobs #PresalesJobs #OccupationalPsychologyJobs #SolutionArchitectJobs #CareerOpportunities

About Us

• We unlock business potential through people, science, and technology.
• Over 40 years of industry leadership with innovative products and science-driven solutions.
• Transform workplaces globally by inspiring and developing people.

What SHL offers:

• Diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility initiatives
• Comprehensive benefits for you and your family
• Support, coaching, and career development opportunities
• A fun, flexible, and inspiring workplace
• The chance to impact workplaces worldwide

SHL is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusive recruitment practices.