Senior Solutions Architect – HR Technology Services (HRTS)

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global company in scientific services seeks a Senior Solutions Architect to lead HR technology projects, particularly focusing on M&A activities. This pivotal role involves collaborating across HR and IT to implement Human Capital Management systems effectively, ensuring smooth transitions and integrations during acquisitions.

Qualifications

• Proven ability with Human Capital Management systems.
• Deep knowledge of Workday: Core HCM functionalities.
• Experience supporting M&A HR processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead configuration of Workday core HCM functionalities.
• Analyze and document existing HCM business processes.
• Engage with teams to ensure successful M&A implementations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Interpersonal communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field

Job description

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Office

Job Description

About the Role

Join our team at Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. as a Solutions Architect and lead complex HR technology projects! This role offers an outstanding opportunity to collaborate across HR and IT, implementing Human Resources systems that drive our mission forward.

Job Summary

The Senior Solutions Architect - HR Technology Services (HRTS) will lead Human Capital Management Systems discovery, requirements, and Phase X implementations for mergers and acquisitions. This role offers an outstanding opportunity to drive elegant solutions in a dynamic and ambitious environment.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Lead the configuration of Workday core HCM functionalities, including business process definitions, core rules, components, and workflows to meet acquisition integration requirements.
• Analyze and document business processes within the existing HCM system (Workday) to align with M&A activities.
• Review system functionality with collaborators and identify gaps related to M&A needs.
• Lead and support data conversion activities including mass data loads, EIB’s, and data integration to downstream applications (e.g., payroll) during M&A transitions.
• Work together with collaborators to assist in testing activities for M&A implementations.
• Engage with project team members to ensure the successful delivery and implementation of system updates and modifications into production, particularly in the M&A space.
• Liaise with business users to analyze business functional requirements and evaluate HR system functionality to meet M&A-specific needs.
• Translate conceptual user requirements into functional requirements that are comprehensible to both developers and the project team, especially for M&A projects.
• Assess the impact of change requests and provide work estimates for M&A activities.
• Document tasks, timings, owners, and dependencies for M&A project planning.

Qualifications

• Proven ability with Human Capital Management systems, including developing and configuring HR applications such as Compensation Management, Absence Management, Time Keeping, and HCM.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field, or equivalent experience required.
• Required: Deep knowledge of Workday: Core HCM, Compensation, Recruit, Absence and Time modules.
• In-depth experience supporting human resource processes such as employee data management, organizational structure management, specifically in M&A contexts.
• Functional/technical knowledge of payroll integration points (PECI, WECI, PICOF)
• Knowledge of HCM application security and its interdependencies in other areas of the system, particularly for M&A.
• Team-oriented individual demonstrating initiative; able to work independently in a global environment.
• Excellent analytical skills, problem-solving abilities, and the ability to quickly learn new areas.
• Clear interpersonal skills, both orally and in writing; proficient in conveying ideas in both technical and user-friendly language.
• Dedication to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers.
• Highly self-motivated and organized; ability to multitask and prioritize work.
• Logical and efficient; keen attention to detail.
• Ability to conduct research into systems issues and products as needed.
• Knowledge of systems development cycles and methodologies; experience with full lifecycle systems implementations, particularly in M&A scenarios.