Principal Architect

Randstad; Auckland; On-site; NZD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad is seeking a Principal Architect to lead a high-priority enterprise HRIS transformation and AI deployment. This 6–9 month FTC focuses on system integrations, data architecture, and agentic AI use cases, with collaboration across enterprise teams.

The role requires senior Azure expertise, integration mastery, and experience delivering HR platforms. Expect a competitive pro-rata salary and a dynamic tech-forward environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree required.
• Experience delivering enterprise HR platforms.
• Experience leading large-scale enterprise integrations.

Responsibilities

• Shape the architectural strategy and implementation for an enterprise HRIS/HRIM transformation.
• Design and manage integrations between the HR platform, Salesforce CRM, and downstream systems.
• Deliver agentic AI use cases with Azure Foundry AI toolsets.
• Oversee end-to-end cloud architecture using Azure Data Services and Azure Integration Services.
• Prepare the technical landscape for a major program launch in the next 6 months.

Skills

Azure Cloud

Agentic AI

HRIS

Salesforce

Azure Data Services

Azure Integration Services

Workday

Enterprise Architecture

System Integration

Humanforce

Education

Bachelor degree

Job description

Principal Architect (HRIS & AI)

Role Overview

We are seeking a Principal Architect to lead a high-priority enterprise HRIS transformation and AI deployment. Join a leading organization on a 6 to 9-month fixed-term contract (FTC) to drive critical system integrations, data architecture, and agentic AI use cases.

Key Duties

• Shape: Lead the architectural strategy and implementation for an enterprise HRIS/HRIM transformation.
• Integrate: Design and manage critical integrations between the new HR platform, Salesforce CRM, and downstream enterprise systems.
• Implement: Deliver practical, agentic AI use cases to the business utilizing modern Azure Foundry AI toolsets.
• Architect: Oversee end-to-end cloud architecture using Azure Data Services and Azure Integration Services.
• Pioneer: Prepare the technical landscape and architecture for a major, high-profile program launch anticipated in the next 6 months.

Skills & Experience Required

• Cloud & AI: Senior or Principal-level expertise in the Azure ecosystem, specifically Azure Foundry AI, with a proven track record of deploying agentic AI into production.
• Integration: Deep technical mastery of Salesforce, Azure Data Services, and Azure Integration Services.
• Domain: Prior experience delivering enterprise HR platforms.
• Leadership: Proven ability to lead complex enterprise integrations and manage high-stakes technology deployments.

Company & Culture

Join a dynamic, forward-thinking enterprise that is heavily investing in next-generation technology and AI capabilities. Work in an environment that champions technological innovation, practical AI applications, and robust enterprise architecture.

Benefits & Environment

This high-priority 6 to 9-month contract provides a highly competitive pro-rata annual salary. You will enter at a critical moment to build the foundation for a key upcoming program launch, with prospects for team expansion or contract extensions.

At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.

skills

Azure Cloud, Agentic AI, HRIS, Salesforce, Azure Integration Services, Azure Data Services, Humanforce, Workday, Enterprise Architecture, System Integration.

qualifications

• Bachelor degree

education

Bachelor Degree