HR Ecosystem Architect

Copeland LP; Town of Sidney (NY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

401(k) with strong match

Flexible work options

Parental leave

Wellness rewards program

Job summary

Copeland LP is looking for an HR Ecosystem Architect to lead the design and optimization of our enterprise HR technology platforms. The candidate will utilize their expertise in Workday to support operational efficiency and achieve business objectives.

Responsibilities include designing enterprise HR architecture, ensuring integrations across HCM and payroll systems, and collaborating with various teams for seamless operations. A bachelor's degree and 8+ years of HR systems architecture experience are required.

This position offers flexible remote work options and comprehensive benefits including medical coverage and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in HR systems architecture with a focus on Workday.
• Good understanding of Workday modules and integration capabilities.
• Experience with integration technologies and data management.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain enterprise HR IT architecture across various platforms.
• Support the integration of Workday with other enterprise systems.
• Drive automation initiatives for access provisioning and role-based access controls.

Skills

Workday expertise

Systems integration

Project management

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Information Technology

Tools

APIs

Active Directory

HRIS

Job description

About the Role

Job Title: HR Ecosystem Architect

The HR Ecosystem Architect will lead the design, integration, and optimization of enterprise HR technology platforms. This role involves architecting scalable HR solutions across HCM, payroll, workforce management, identity governance, and employee lifecycle processes. The position requires deep expertise in Workday and related HR systems to enhance operational efficiency and support business objectives.

Job Summary

The HR Workday Ecosystem Architect will play a key role in the design and architecture of our global HR and Payroll environments, ensuring the platform enhances operational efficiency and enables delivery of our business objectives. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Workday, ADP, Dayforce, Kronos, SailPoint, Joiner-Mover-Leaver (JML) process automation, and HR systems integration and enterprise architecture.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and maintain enterprise HR IT architecture across HCM, payroll, workforce management, and IAM platforms, ensuring alignment with HR business goals and processes.
• Support the design and architecture for the integration of Workday with other enterprise systems (e.g., payroll, timekeeping, talent management, and performance management).
• Optimize Joiner-Mover-Leaver (JML) workflows for onboarding, transfers, promotions, and offboarding.
• Collaborate with HR, Payroll, Security, Compliance, and Infrastructure teams to ensure seamless employee lifecycle management.
• Define system integration standards using APIs, middleware, SSO, and provisioning tools.
• Ensure compliance with SOX and audit requirements related to HR systems.
• Assess and optimize existing Workday configurations and workflows for efficiency and effectiveness.
• Drive automation initiatives for access provisioning/deprovisioning and role‑based access controls.
• Support HR digital transformation and cloud migration initiatives.
• Create architecture diagrams, technical documentation, and governance standards.
• Provide technical leadership for HR‑IT projects and vendor management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in HR systems architecture, with a focus on Workday.
• Good understanding of Workday modules, functionalities, and integration capabilities.
• Strong understanding of the Joiner‑Mover‑Leaver (JML) process, including experience with systems that support user account creation and access provisioning, such as Active Directory, HRIS, and ticketing systems, all triggered from Workday.
• Experience with integration technologies (e.g., APIs, middleware) and data management.
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and project management skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal abilities, with the capacity to work collaboratively across teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Workday certification (e.g., Workday HCM, Workday Integrations).
• Proficiency in HR business processes and established methodologies.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and project management frameworks.

Flexible Work Schedule

This role offers the flexibility of a remote work option up to three days a week with a core hour schedule (9:00am–3:00pm). Start and stop times can be flexed as long as core hours are covered.

Benefits

Employees receive a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) participation with a strong match, a fitness center, parental leave, and an online wellness rewards program. Immediate vacation and holiday leave are also provided.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Copeland is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.

Work Authorization

Copeland will only employ individuals who are legally authorized to work in the United States. Sponsorship for work authorization is not provided.