Director, HR Technology Strategy & Architecture (Remote)

Slalom; Seattle (WA); Remote; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting company in Seattle is seeking a Director of HR Technology Strategy & Architecture. This remote role requires a strategic leader to modernize HR technology, oversee Workday and integrations, and manage a high-performing team. The successful candidate will help drive digital transformation while fostering a culture of innovation and agility.

Benefits

Meaningful time off

Paid holidays

401(k) with match

Subsidized health, dental & vision coverage

Adoption and fertility assistance

Well-being reimbursement account

Discounted home, auto, and pet insurance

Qualifications

• 10+ years in HR Technology, Digital Transformation, or Enterprise Architecture.
• Proven track record in Workday configuration and strategic oversight.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the transformation of HR technology ecosystem and oversee core HR platforms.
• Define and lead co-creation of HR technology vision and multi-year roadmap.
• Establish technical standards and integration strategies for data integrity.

Skills

HR Technology

Digital Transformation

Enterprise Architecture

Communication

Job description

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Job Title: Director, HR Technology Strategy & Architecture

Location: Seattle (Remote)

This is a remote position; however, candidates must reside near one of our office locations.

Reports to: VP, Talent & People Experience

Who You’ll Work With

Slalom is seeking a strategic and technically fluent Director of HR Technology Strategy & Architecture to lead the transformation of our People technology ecosystem. In this role, you will co-create and execute the HR technology strategy, oversee our core HR platforms (Workday and me@slalom), play a critical role in ServiceNow requirements and integrations, and lead a high-performing team responsible for delivering seamless, modern digital experiences across the employee lifecycle.

You’ll be accountable for modernizing our architecture, eliminating manual processes, scaling capabilities, and accelerating delivery—working cross-functionally to bring the future of HR tech to life. As a champion of innovation, you will also identify, build, and scale AI-enabled tools and solutions that transform how HR delivers value.

What You’ll Do

Strategy & Roadmap

• Define and lead the co-creation of a HR technology vision and multi-year roadmap aligned to business and people strategy.
• Partner with HR and IT leaders to identify and prioritize high-impact initiatives that digitize and scale People processes.
• Identify and incubate AI-driven opportunities (e.g., intelligent workflows, talent insights, conversational tools) that enhance the speed and intelligence of HR services.
• Stay ahead of emerging technologies (AI, automation, predictive analytics) to recommend relevant innovation.
  
  

Platform Leadership

• Serve as the ultimate product owner for Workday and me@slalom, with accountability for performance, user experience, and optimization.
• Partner with IT on ServiceNow implementation and expansion, ensuring seamless integration.
• Create a product strategy and lifecycle approach for HR platforms—balancing innovation, scalability, and security.
• Pilot and implement AI-enhanced capabilities within existing platforms, and where needed, drive the development of new internal tools that boost productivity and strategic insight.
  
  

Team Leadership & Delivery

• Lead, coach, and grow the HR Technology team, fostering a culture of excellence, agility, and delivery.
• Oversee day-to-day operations, release cycles, issue resolution, and system enhancements.
• Drive fast-paced, iterative delivery using Agile and product management principles.
  
  

Architecture & Integration

• Establish technical standards and integration strategies that ensure data integrity, scalability, and interoperability across systems.
• Collaborate with enterprise architecture, security, and data governance teams to align on frameworks and compliance.
  
  

Stakeholder Partnership

• Act as a trusted partner to HR COEs, business leaders, and IT counterparts—translating business needs into technical solutions.
• Champion user-centric design and change management strategies that enable adoption and impact.
  
  

What You’ll Bring

• 10+ years in HR Technology, Digital Transformation, or Enterprise Architecture, with progressive leadership experience.
• Proven track record in Workday configuration, optimization, and strategic oversight.
• Experience with ServiceNow, especially HR Service Delivery (HRSD) or HR Pro modules.
• Familiarity with custom-built platforms, SaaS integrations, and modern architecture patterns.
• Strong understanding of HR business processes—Talent, Performance, Learning, Total Rewards, and People Operations.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and initiatives in a fast-paced, matrixed environment.
• Excellent communication, influencing, and stakeholder management skills.
  
  

Preferred Skills

• Experience with other HR technology platforms and tools.
• Knowledge of data privacy and security regulations.
• Certification in HR technology or project management.
  
  

About Us

Slalom is a fiercely human business and technology consulting company that leads with outcomes to bring more value, in all ways, always. From strategy through delivery, our agile teams across 52 offices in 12 countries collaborate with clients to bring powerful customer experiences, innovative ways of working, and new products and services to life. We are trusted by leaders across the Global 1000, many successful enterprise and mid-market companies, and 500+ public sector organizations to improve operations, drive growth, and create value. At Slalom, we believe that together, we can move faster, dream bigger, and build better tomorrows for all.

Our Benefits

Slalom prides itself on helping team members thrive in their work and life. As a result, Slalom is proud to invest in benefits that includemeaningful time off and paid holidays, parental leave, 401(k) with a match, a range of choices for highly subsidized health, dental, & vision coverage, adoption and fertility assistance, and short/long-term disability. We also offer yearly $350 reimbursement account for any well-being-related expenses, as well as discounted home, auto, and pet insurance.

Slalom is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. For this position, the targeted base salary pay range is $150,000 - $200,000. In addition, individuals may be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. Actual compensation will depend upon an individual’s skills, experience, qualifications, location, and other relevant factors. The salary pay range is subject to change and may be modified at any time.

EEO and Accommodations

Slalom is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to inclusion, diversity, and equity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veterans’ status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Slalom will also consider qualified applications with criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. Slalom welcomes and encourages applications from individuals with disabilities. Reasonable accommodations are available for candidates during all aspects of the selection process. Please advise the talent acquisition team if you require accommodations during the interview process.

We will accept applications until May 2nd, or until the position is filled.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Human Resources

• Industries

  Business Consulting and Services

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