Domain Architect - HR

BlackBerry Inc.; Kraków; Hybrid; PLN 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

ABB is seeking an accomplished HR Domain Architect to define and govern the enterprise HR architecture, focusing on Workday and related integrations. You will ensure a secure, scalable HR tech landscape, aligning with the enterprise roadmap and governance guardrails.

The role reports to the Senior Domain Architect for Functional Domains and operates in a hybrid model in a large, decentralized enterprise environment.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in architecture or senior HR technology roles.
• Strong experience in HR systems and platforms (e.g. Workday).
• Experience with HR integrations (identity, payroll, finance).
• Understanding of Privacy and regulatory considerations for HR data.
• Experience in and understanding HR processes and operating models.
• Proven experience in large, decentralized or federated enterprises.
• Experience in functional capability modeling, SaaS and packaged application landscapes and cross-domain dependency management.
• Strong executive communication and storytelling skills.

Responsibilities

• Define, govern, and evolve the architecture of the HR domain across the enterprise.
• Ensure the HR technology landscape is coherent, secure, and scalable.
• Translate enterprise guardrails into domain-level guidance for HR platforms.
• Serve as end-to-end architect for the Workday landscape and its integration.
• Review Workday footprint for overlaps, gaps, and consolidation opportunities.
• Stay up to date with Workday releases and new features to advise landscape enhancements.
• Maintain up-to-date architecture documentation in EA tools (e.g. Ardoq).
• Report to the Senior Domain Architect for Functional Domains.

Skills

7+ years in architecture

HR systems

Workday

HR integrations

privacy & regulatory

HR processes & operating models

large decentralized enterprises

capability modeling

SaaS & packaged apps

executive communication

Tools

Workday Knowledge

Ardoq

Job description

At ABB, we help industries run leaner and cleaner - and every person here makes that happen. You'll be empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world.

This position reports to: Global Head IS Enterprise Architecture __

Your role and responsibilities

• You'll have the opportunity to define, govern, and evolve the architecture of the Human Resources (HR) domain across the enterprise.
• You'll ensure the HR technology landscape is coherent, secure, and scalable, enabling consistent employee experience while supporting decentralized business needs.
• This role operates within the Enterprise Architecture function, translating enterprise guardrails into practical domain-level guidance for HR platforms and solutions.
• This role reports to the Senior Domain Architect for Functional Domains.
• The work model for the role is: Li#_hybrid
• You will be mainly accountable for HR Domain Architecture & Target State, including HR capability mapping
• HR Architecture Principles and Guardrails
• HR Integration & Data Architecture and Data Distribution Patterns
• Solution Architecture Reviews and Assessments
• HR Domain Roadmap aligned to enterprise strategy and HR Technology Roadmap
• Up to date architecture documentation in EA tools (e.g. Ardoq)
• Serving as the end-to-end architect for the Workday landscape, ensuring the total solution is coherent, fit-for-purpose, and aligned with strategy
• Continuously reviewing the collective Workday footprint to identify overlap, gaps, and opportunities for consolidation or better utilization of native Workday capabilities before custom solutions are introduced
• Understanding the modules and capabilities of the Workday solution and staying up to date with releases and new features to advise how they could complement our landscape

Qualifications for the role

• 7+ years in architecture or senior HR technology roles
• Strong experience in HR systems and platforms (e.g. Workday)
• Experience with HR integrations (identity, payroll, finance)
• Understanding of Privacy and regulatory considerations for HR data
• Experience in and understanding HR processes and operating models
• Proven experience in large, decentralized or federated enterprises
• Experience in functional capability modeling, SaaS and packaged application landscapes and cross-domain dependency management
• Strong executive communication and storytelling skills

Building a cleaner, smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious, the courageous, and the creative. That's why we welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences.

Why ABB

Working at ABB gives you the opportunity to contribute to a healthier and more prosperous world. Add to your story by joining a passionate team, focused on pushing the boundaries of technology to drive performance, shape new business models and find new ways of working that benefit our customers, partners and society. We want you to be proud of being part of ABB.

We care

At ABB, we care about our people and their stories. We create safe, fair, equitable and inclusive working environments in which our people can succeed and develop, regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation or cultural, religious or social background. Diverse teams make us stronger. ABB is also committed to a high standard of integrity in everything we do.

We grow

We help our people succeed and develop, and we empower them to create their own careers at ABB. Our benefits, reward and development programs encompass a wide array of offerings.