Workday Solution Architect

Are you a visionary architect passionate about harnessing technology to transform HR functions? Join us at Freshfields as our Lead Architect for HR Technology - a global role at the cornerstone of our architectural and digital strategy for HR., As Lead Architect, you will drive the direction, design, and implementation of cutting-edge HR technology solutions in a truly global environment. You'll collaborate closely with HR, Product, and IT stakeholders to co-create and execute an architectural vision, ensuring alignment with business outcomes and our overall IT Strategy.

Key aspects of the role include:

• Defining and assuring innovative HR platforms and integrated solutions, with a focus on security, integrity, performance, and interoperability.
• Designing platform architectures, integration patterns, and high-quality documentation for diverse audiences.
• Influencing and communicating with senior stakeholders, clearly articulating technical options and recommendations.
• Ensuring seamless integration of HR platforms with adjacent systems like finance, ERP, identity, and analytics.
• Promoting standardisation across teams and championing best practices.
• Providing hands-on support in areas such as prototyping, data modelling, and integration design as needed.
• Upholding effective governance, compliance, and data privacy across HR technology.
• Mentoring and developing capability across delivery teams, business SMEs, and architects.

• Broad understanding of modern HR platforms (e.g., HCM, Talent, Compensation, Recruitment, Payroll) and their data models.
• Strong experience in architectural leadership across HR technology initiatives or platform transformations.
• Proven ability to influence at a strategic level and communicate technology concepts to senior business leaders.
• Demonstrated experience in end-to-end delivery of technology solutions, including requirements, design, build, and transition.
• Expertise in integration (APIs, middleware, event-driven patterns) and a good grasp of how HR systems interact with wider enterprise technology.
• Strong knowledge of identity, privacy, security, and compliance considerations within HR domains.

Desirable:

• Familiarity with regulated, partnership, or professional services environments.
• Exposure to HR analytics, workforce insights, or data visualisation.
• Understanding of workflow automation or AI-driven HR capabilities.