HCM Presales Solution Architect

Tata Consultancy Services; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 224,000 - 304,000; Full time

Job summary

Tata Consultancy Services is seeking an experienced HCM Presales Solution Architect to drive digital HR and workforce transformation for strategic clients. You will lead HCM solution architecture, large deal pursuits, proposal development, and executive stakeholder engagements.

You will collaborate with business stakeholders, account teams, delivery organizations, alliance partners, and industry experts to create differentiated HCM transformation solutions that drive business growth.

Qualifications

• Deep expertise in at least one enterprise HCM platform (Workday HCM, Oracle HCM Cloud, SAP SuccessFactors, UKG Pro/UKG Dimensions).
• Architect-level expertise in HCM and large deal pursuits is required.
• Platform certifications are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Solutioning: Lead HCM transformation solution architecture for medium and large pursuits and design future operating models and roadmaps.
• Presales & Pursuit Support: Lead solutioning activities for RFPs/RFIs/RFQs and support executive meetings and pricing discussions.
• Enterprise Architecture: Define integration, security, governance, and data privacy across HCM, ERP, Payroll, and third‑party systems.
• Client Engagement: Engage CHROs, Transformation Leaders, CIOs, and Enterprise Architects; act as trusted advisor for digital HR initiatives.
• Practice Development: Create reusable assets and accelerators; mentor consultants and architects within the HCM practice.

Skills

HCM Platform Expertise

Presales Architecture

Executive Engagement

Job description

• Time & Attendance

Job Description:

Seeking an experienced HCM Presales Solution Architect to drive digital HR and workforce transformation solutioning for strategic clients. The candidate will lead HCM solution architecture, large deal pursuits, proposal development, transformational consulting, and executive stakeholder engagements.

The ideal candidate must possess deep expertise in at least one of the following enterprise HCM platforms:

• Workday HCM
• Oracle HCM Cloud
• SAP SuccessFactors
• UKG Pro / UKG Dimensions

The architect will collaborate with business stakeholders, account teams, delivery organizations, alliance partners, and industry experts to create differentiated HCM transformation solutions and drive business growth.

Must Have Technical / Functional Skills

Deep Expertise in One HCM Product (Mandatory)

Candidate should possess architect-level expertise in at least one of:

• Workday HCM
• Oracle HCM Cloud
• SAP SuccessFactors
• UKG Pro / UKG Dimensions

Certification in the respective platform is preferred.

Functional Domain Expertise

Strong Knowledge In Multiple HCM Domains Including

• Core HR / Global Human Resources
• Talent Acquisition / Recruiting
• Talent Management
• Compensation Management
• Benefits Administration
• Learning Management
• Performance Management
• Succession Planning
• Payroll
• Workforce Management
• Time & Attendance
• Employee Experience
• HR Service Delivery
• HR Analytics & Reporting

Transformation & Architecture Skills

• Enterprise HCM Architecture
• Cloud Transformation Programs
• Global HR Transformation
• Operating Model Design
• HR Shared Services Transformation
• Mergers & Acquisitions HR Integration
• Workforce Digitalization
• Application Rationalization
• HR Data Governance
• Enterprise Integration Architecture
• Security and Compliance Design
• AI-led HR Transformation

R oles & Responsibilities

Strategic Solutioning

• Lead HCM transformation solution architecture for medium and large pursuits.
• Design future‑state HR operating models and digital workforce transformation roadmaps.
• Develop differentiated HCM solutions aligned to client business objectives.
• Define enterprise‑wide HCM architecture strategies and target architectures.
• Conduct HR transformation assessments and maturity evaluations.

Presales & Pursuit Support

• Lead solutioning activities for RFP, RFI, RFQ, and proactive pursuits.
• Participate in customer workshops, discovery sessions, and executive presentations.
• Create solution artifacts, transformation roadmaps, architecture diagrams, and implementation strategies.
• Support effort estimation, staffing models, transition planning, and pricing discussions.
• Build compelling business cases and value realization frameworks.

Enterprise Architecture

• Define integration architecture across HCM, ERP, Payroll, Identity, Finance, and third‑party systems.
• Design scalable architecture patterns supporting global HR operations.
• Define security, compliance, governance, and data privacy frameworks.
• Recommend modernization strategies and cloud migration approaches.

Client Engagement

• Engage directly with CHROs, HT Transformation Leaders, CIOs, and Enterprise Architects.
• Act as a trusted advisor for digital HR transformation initiatives.
• Facilitate executive‑level design thinking and roadmap workshops.

Practice Development

• Create reusable assets, accelerators, and industry‑specific offerings.
• Support alliance programs with Workday, Oracle, SAP, and UKG.
• Mentor consultants and architects within the HCM practice.
• Contribute to thought leadership, white papers, and market‑facing solution assets.

Preferred Qualifications

• HCM platform certification in Workday, Oracle, SAP SuccessFactors, or UKG.
• Experience supporting pursuits exceeding $5M TCV.
• Experience in multi‑country HCM transformation programs.
• Knowledge of HR process mining and workforce analytics.
• Exposure to AI, GenAI, and Agentic AI use cases in HR.
• Experience with managed services and application support transformations.
• Experience working with Fortune 500 enterprises.

Generic Managerial Skills

• Executive Communication
• Consultative Selling
• Stakeholder Management
• Strategic Thinking
• Solution Storytelling
• Team Leadership
• Commercial Acumen
• Negotiation Skills
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration
• Risk Management
• Executive Presentation Skills

Ideal Candidate Profile

• 12-18+ years of HR technology consulting experience.
• 5+ years in solution architecture or presales architecture roles.
• Deep hands‑on expertise in one HCM platform (Workday, Oracle, SAP SuccessFactors, or UKG).
• Strong consulting, transformation, and client‑facing experience.
• Proven track record supporting large HCM pursuits and enterprise transformation programs.
• Ability to serve as a strategic architect for growth initiatives and large‑scale workforce transformation programs

Salary Range: $224,400-$303,600 a year