Lead, Payroll Architect

L3Harris Technologies; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies is seeking a Lead, IT Architecture in Melbourne, FL. The role focuses on supporting HR and Payroll platforms, translating business needs into scalable technical designs and ensuring operational efficiency.

You will liaise with HR, Payroll, and IT teams to maintain and upgrade HCM systems, manage integration projects, and document architecture standards. Strong HRIT experience and PeopleSoft/SQR expertise are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience.
• Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience.
• In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience.
• 5+ years of experience in HRIT with strong HR system experience.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a HRIT primary point of contact for HR and payroll functional team, coordinating and providing technical solutions and support of HCM systems.
• Collaborate with MSP technical team and stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical design.
• Coordinates design of subsystems and integration of total system.
• Identifies, analyzes, and resolves program support deficiencies.
• Develops and documents the framework for integration and implementation for changes to technical standards.
• Design maintainable architectural solutions to meet customer requirements.
• Create and maintain technical documentation and implementation plans.
• Identify and mitigate technical risks.
• Oversee system maintenance, upgrades, and patches, ensuring smooth functionality and optimal performance.
• Identify opportunities for system enhancements and implement solutions to improve efficiency and automation.

Skills

HRIT experience

HCM platforms

PeopleSoft HR 9.2

SQR

Communication skills

Systems upgrades

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Graduate Degree

Tools

PeopleSoft HR 9.2

SQR

Job description

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers' mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.

L3Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. With customers' mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.

Job Title: Lead, IT Architecture

Job Code: 43470

Job Location: Melbourne, FL

Job Schedule: 9/80

Job Description:

This role is responsible for providing comprehensive technical support, maintenance, and optimization of the organization’s Human Resources and Payroll platforms. The individual will act as a key liaison between HR, Payroll, and Information Technology, translating business needs into effective system solutions and technical designs that support operational efficiency to meet the broader business goals.

Essential Functions:

• Serve as a HRIT primary point of contact for HR and payroll functional team, coordinating and providing technical solutions and support of HCM systems.
• Collaborate with MSP technical team and stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical design.
• Coordinates design of subsystems and integration of total system.
• Identifies, analyzes, and resolves program support deficiencies.
• Develops and documents the framework for integration and implementation for changes to technical standards.
• Design maintainable architectural solutions to meet customer requirements.
• Create and maintain technical documentation and implementation plans.
• Identify and mitigate technical risks.
• Oversee system maintenance, upgrades, and patches, ensuring smooth functionality and optimal performance.
• Identify opportunities for system enhancements and implement solutions to improve efficiency and automation.Ensure system and process compliance with data security, retention, and privacy regulations.
• Maintain proper segregation of controls to ensure compliance with regulations.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience.
• 5+ years of experience in HRIT with strong HR system experience.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• In-depth knowledge of HCM platforms, programing language & PeopleSoft HR 9.2.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to explain complex technical issues to non-technical users.
• Experience collaborating with teams of developers and managing consecutive IT projects
• Proficient in programming language SQR.
• Problem-solving and analytical skills
• Ability to align technical solutions with business goals
• Experience managing and executing system upgrade projects
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams and managing stakeholder expectations.
• Ability to handle confidential information with the highest level of integrity

L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.

Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

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