Head of HR Technology Integrations & Platform Engineering (VP / Director)

STATE STREET CORPORATION; Princeton (NJ); On-site; USD 125,000 - 226,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Health insurance and wellness benefits

Paid time off and family leave

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Incentive compensation

Job summary

State Street Corporation in Princeton, NJ seeks a senior technology leader to own and modernize the global HR integration and platform engineering function, supporting Workday and the broader HR tech ecosystem. This VP/Director role combines hands-on technical leadership with strategic enterprise influence.

You will lead architecture, governance, security, and data platforms, including Databricks, and manage a global team of integration engineers across regulated environments, delivering

Qualifications

• 15+ years in enterprise technology, HR systems, or integration engineering
• Deep hands-on Workday integration tech: Studio, EIB, Core Connectors, PECI, XML/XSLT, RaaS APIs
• Strong API architecture, middleware, secure file transfer, and data exchange
• Proven leadership of large-scale, global integration ecosystems
• Experience in regulated industries (financial services preferred)
• Cybersecurity, IAM, MFA, encryption, and audit controls knowledge
• Ability to lead and develop high-performing technical teams

Responsibilities

• Platform Strategy & Engineering Leadership: own the HR integration strategy, roadmap, and standards across Workday and connected systems
• Workday Integration Architecture & Governance: govern 180+ integrations for scalability, security and resilience
• Hands-on Technical Leadership: advise on API design, data mapping, validation, and performance
• Data, Analytics & Platform Integration: enable HR data lakes and analytics with Databricks
• Delivery, Operations & Risk Management: ensure DR, BCP, SDLC discipline and compliance
• People Leadership & Organizational Development: mentor global integration engineers and manage capacity

Skills

Workday integrations

API architecture

Global leadership

Security & IAM

Technical leadership

Tools

Workday Studio

EIB

Core Connectors

PECi

RaaS REST/SOAP APIs

Databricks

MuleSoft / Boomi

Job description

Head of HR Technology Integrations & Platform Engineering (VP / Director)

Who we are looking for We are seeking a senior, hands‑on technology leader to own and modernize the global HR integration and platform engineering function supporting Workday and the broader HR technology ecosystem. This role will lead the architecture, governance, and operational resilience of 180+ Workday integrations, while shaping the future of HR data platforms, analytics, and AI enablement, including the use of modern data platforms such as Databricks. The ideal candidate is a technical player‑coach with deep expertise in Workday integrations, API and file‑based data exchange, and enterprise platform engineering, combined with proven experience leading global teams in complex, regulated environments. This is a VP/Director-level leadership role with high visibility across HR, Technology, Cybersecurity, Data, and senior business leadership. The successful candidate must be equally comfortable reviewing detailed integration designs, guiding engineers, and influencing enterprise strategy.

Why this role matters

1. Drive modernization from legacy file‑based integrations to API‑driven and event‑based architectures
2. Shape the HR data strategy, enabling analytics, reporting, and AI use cases
3. Strengthen security, compliance, and audit readiness across all integrations
4. Influence enterprise decisions across HR, Data, Cybersecurity, and Architecture

This is a unique opportunity to combine deep technical leadership, large‑scale platform ownership, and enterprise transformation impact.

What you will be responsible for

1. Platform Strategy & Engineering Leadership: Own the HR integration and platform engineering strategy, roadmap, and standards across Workday and connected systems; Lead modernization toward API‑first, scalable, and event‑driven integration patterns; Establish KPIs for integration health, reliability, SLA performance, and audit readiness; Partner with HR, Data, Cybersecurity, and Architecture leaders to align delivery with enterprise priorities
2. Workday Integration Architecture & Governance: Own end‑to‑end governance of 180+ Workday integrations, ensuring scalability, security, and operational resilience; Define and enforce standards across: Workday Studio, EIB, Core Connectors, PECI, RaaS REST/SOAP APIs and middleware; Secure file transfer and data exchange frameworks; Drive improvements in monitoring, observability, incident management, and change control; Ensure all integrations meet enterprise data, security, and compliance standards
3. Hands‑on Technical Leadership: Act as a senior technical authority for complex integration and platform issues; Guide engineering teams on: API design and integration patterns, Data mapping, validation, and reconciliation, Performance, scalability, and fault tolerance; Oversee secure data movement across: SFTP, NDM, PGP encryption, scheduling frameworks, and network controls; Partner with cybersecurity teams on IAM, MFA, encryption, and data protection controls
4. Data, Analytics & Platform Integration (Including Databricks): Lead integration strategy supporting the HR data ecosystem and data lake architecture; Enable data pipelines for analytics, reporting, and AI use cases; Drive adoption of modern data platforms (e.g., Databricks) to support: Scalable HR data processing, Advanced analytics and workforce insights, Data engineering and pipeline standardization; Ensure strong data governance, lineage, quality, and privacy controls
5. Delivery, Operations & Risk Management: Balance delivery across BAU operations, regulatory commitments, and transformation initiatives; Ensure robust disaster recovery, business continuity, and operational resilience; Drive disciplined SDLC, ARB governance, and change management practices; Lead remediation efforts tied to cybersecurity and regulatory programs
6. People Leadership & Organizational Development: Lead, mentor, and scale a global team of integration engineers and HR technology specialists; Build a high‑performing engineering culture focused on: Accountability and delivery excellence, Technical depth and continuous learning, Clear communication and stakeholder engagement; Manage capacity, prioritization, and vendor partnerships

Must-Have Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in enterprise technology, HR systems, or integration engineering
• Deep hands‑on expertise with Workday integration technologies: Studio, EIB, Core Connectors, PECI, XML/XSLT, RaaS REST and SOAP APIs
• Strong experience with: API architecture and middleware patterns, Secure file transfer (SFTP, NDM), encryption, and data exchange frameworks
• Proven leadership of large‑scale, global integration ecosystems
• Experience in regulated industries (financial services preferred)
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity, IAM, MFA, encryption, and audit controls
• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop high‑performing technical teams

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Databricks or similar data platforms (Snowflake, Azure Data Lake, etc.)
• Experience enabling HR data lakes, analytics, and AI‑driven use cases
• Familiarity with integration/middleware platforms (e.g., MuleSoft, Boomi, Informatica)
• Workday certifications or advanced Workday training
• Experience with: Linux, SQL Server, Oracle Autosys or enterprise scheduling tools
• Monitoring/observability platforms (e.g., Splunk)
• Experience managing global vendor delivery models

Salary Range

Salary Range: $125,000 - $226,250 Annual The range quoted above applies to the role in the primary location specified. If the candidate would ultimately work outside of the primary location above, the applicable range could differ.

Benefits

• our retirement savings plan (401K) with company match
• insurance coverage including basic life, medical, dental, vision, long‑term disability, and other optional additional coverages
• paid‑time off including vacation, sick leave, short term disability, and family care responsibilities
• access to our Employee Assistance Program
• incentive compensation including eligibility for annual performance‑based awards (excluding certain sales roles subject to sales incentive plans)
• eligibility for certain tax‑advantaged savings plans

For a full overview, visit https://hrportal.ehr.com/statestreet/Home.

About State Street

Across the globe, institutional investors rely on us to help them manage risk, respond to challenges, and drive performance and profitability. We keep our clients at the heart of everything we do, and smart, engaged employees are essential to our continued success. We are committed to fostering an environment where every employee feels valued and empowered to reach their full potential. As an essential partner in our shared success, you’ll benefit from inclusive development opportunities, flexible work‑life support, paid volunteer days, and vibrant employee networks that keep you connected to what matters most. Join us in shaping the future.

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