Senior Systems Architect - Payroll & HR - (req71845)

Sterling Kohler; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 135,600 - 211,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 benefits with no waiting period

Performance bonus/variable incentive compensation

Job summary

Sterling Kohler is looking for a Senior Systems Architect – Payroll & HR responsible for providing technical guidance in the design of Payroll & HR integrations with the Workday HCM system. This role involves collaboration with Business and Delivery Managers to recommend optimal solutions based on business outcomes.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree, at least 7 years of experience, and must be authorized to work in the U.S. The salary range is $135,600 - $211,000 and the position includes day 1 benefits.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of implementation experience in HR, Payroll or IT.
• Experience architecting/designing Global HR/Payroll system implementations.
• Ability to work independently and manage resources effectively.

Responsibilities

• Architect high quality HR/Payroll solutions based on business needs.
• Design reusable, secure, reliable and cost-effective solutions.
• Provide input on HR/Payroll technology roadmaps and strategies.

Skills

Workday knowledge

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Project management

Mentoring skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology

Tools

Workday Studio

APIs

EIBs

Job description

Senior Systems Architect – Payroll & HR

Work Mode: Onsite

Location: Onsite – Kohler, WI

Senior Systems Architect – Payroll & HR is responsible for providing technical thought leadership in designing Payroll & HR system integrations with our global Workday HCM system. They will partner with the Business Solution Manager and Delivery Managers, recommending options that deliver optimal solutions to meet business outcomes while meeting Kohler’s design standards. They will monitor HR trends and industry platforms to identify new capabilities, make recommendations, conduct proof of concepts, and evolve standards.

Responsibilities

• Combine HR/Payroll business acumen with technical skills working closely with HR/Payroll to architect high quality solutions.
• Design solutions that are reusable, secure, reliable, cost effective, operationally excellent and performant.
• Develop solution options, recommendations, designs based on roadmaps/requirements, enterprise IT standards and reference architectures.
• Provide input on HR/Payroll technology roadmaps and strategy in collaboration with HR business stakeholders and IT Business Process Organization.
• Identify and evaluate new technologies, innovations, and outsourced development partner relationships for alignment with technology roadmap and business value.
• Provide technical leadership and effectively collaborate with onshore or offshore teams.
• Advocate and drive adoption of standard methodologies to ensure standardization of solution designs across the enterprise for HR/Payroll system implementations through design reviews.
• Responsible for creating technical design documentation, technical specifications, data mapping documents for assigned projects.
• Provide thought leadership and assist in the development of test strategies.
• Participate in various testing phases through test plan development, execution and issue resolution.
• Lead the estimation process for project proposals during financial planning.
• Provide leadership guidance to a managed service team for day to day support and provide tier three support.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Workday knowledge of standard connectors, APIs, EIBs and Workday Studio.
• Outstanding analytical, problem solving and fact-finding skills.
• Ability to understand the customer’s business problem, need, or opportunity and to design a solution that completely and correctly addresses the need.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; mastery in English and local language.
• Ability to identify, clarify and resolve project issues and risks as needed.
• Ability to identify data governance issues, and assist with unique security requirements and compliance.
• Ability to manage and prioritize time and resources efficiently and effectively.
• Ability to work independently.
• Mentor less experienced team members.
• 7+ years of implementation experience in HR, Payroll or IT.
• Experience architecting/designing Global HR/Payroll system implementations.
• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in information technology.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.

The salary range for this position is $135,600 - $211,000. The specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate’s experience, their education, and the work location. This position is eligible for a performance bonus/variable incentive compensation.

We offer day 1 benefits with no waiting period.

It is Kohler’s policy to recruit, hire, and promote qualified applicants without regard to race, creed, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran. If, as an individual with a disability, you need reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact [e-mail]. Kohler Co. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.