HR Solutions Architect

Travel Required: Occasional travel may be required for project work, team meetings, or business needs; travel is not a regular expectation of this role., The HR Solutions Architect is responsible to provide leadership for designing, developing, governance and evolution of HR technology platforms, with primary responsibility for the Workday and UKG Dimensions ecosystems.

This role establishes the architectural vision and configuration framework that drives scalable, secure, and sustainable solutions across the organization. As a member of the IT organization, the HR Solutions Architect serves as a trusted advisor to HR, Payroll, Benefits, Operations, and Technology leaders. The role is responsible for translating business strategy into effective technology solutions, guiding platform governance, and promoting adoption of leading practices., * Define and maintain the HR technology architecture strategy, roadmap, and governance framework across platforms including Workday, UKG, ADP, and related solutions.

• Partner with HR, Payroll, Benefits, Operations, and IT leaders to translate business objectives into scalable, secure, and sustainable technology solutions.
• Lead the evaluation, governance, and adoption of AI and emerging digital capabilities across the HR technology landscape, identifying opportunities to improve employee experience, workforce productivity, operational efficiency, decision-making, and service delivery while ensuring alignment with enterprise security, privacy, and compliance standards
• Lead the design and oversight of HR systems, integrations, data flows, and technical solutions, ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture, security, compliance, and data governance standards.
• Evaluate, recommend, and implement technology capabilities that improve operational efficiency, employee experience, and business outcomes.
• Govern the HR technology portfolio by assessing platform health, identifying optimization opportunities, managing technical debt, and prioritizing enhancements and investments.
• Provide architectural leadership and guidance to project teams, vendors, consultants, and technical resources throughout the solution lifecycle.
• Ensure solutions meet enterprise standards for performance, scalability, reliability, security, privacy, and regulatory compliance.
• Support strategic initiatives through technology evaluation, business case development, vendor assessments, and roadmap planning.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to business and technology stakeholders, promoting best practices, innovation, continuous improvement, and knowledge sharing across the HR technology landscape.

Visa Sponsorship: Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States. This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship now or in the future. ** **, * Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, systems analysis, or related studies and experience.

• 10+ years’ experience in IT implementation and delivery projects.
• 5+ years’ experience as a Solution Architect in the HR domain on projects or activities related to solutions such as Workday, UKG, ADP, Microsoft Azure, and SailPoint solutions.
• Strong experience in managing Workday, UKG, ADP and other HR target architecture and landscape performance.
• Strong experience or background in IT security applied to system integrations.
• Excellent understanding of application development methodologies, infrastructure, and network architecture.
• Good understanding of new and emerging technology trends and their practical application.
• Ability to translate future-state business capabilities and requirements into solution architecture requirements.
• Ability to articulate solutions to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to propose and estimate the financial impact of solution architecture alternatives.
• Project Management skills.
• Comfortable interacting with vendors and offshore team members.
• Experience with effective communication at different levels in the organization.
• Experience working in a global and diverse environment and with virtual teams.
• Autonomous, proactive cooperation, with initiative, problem-solving oriented, and focus on results.

Skills and Competencies:

• HR Technology Strategy & Architecture
• Workday and UKG Expertise
• Enterprise Integration Design
• Platform Governance & Optimization
• Security, Risk, and Compliance
• AI Strategy & Enablement
• Project and Portfolio Leadership
• Stakeholder Management and Influencing
• Strategic Thinking and Problem Solving
• Communication and Executive Presence

Success Profile

The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker, trusted advisor, and technology leader who can balance long-term architecture vision with practical business needs. They influence across business and IT functions, drive technology innovation, and deliver measurable value through scalable and sustainable HR solutions.

The hiring range for this position is $118,400 - $174,000 annually. The actual base pay offered will vary based on multiple factors including job-related knowledge/skills, relevant experience, business needs, and geographic location. Compensation decisions are dependent upon the specifics of the candidate’s qualifications and the business context.

In addition to base pay, this position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. This position is eligible to participate in Brunswick’s comprehensive and high-quality benefits offerings, including medical, dental, vision, paid vacation, 401k (up to 4% match), Health Savings Account (with company contribution), well-being program, product purchase discounts and much more. Details about our benefits can be found here (https://www.brunswick.com/careers/culture-benefits/benefits) .

Why Brunswick

Whatever tomorrow brings, we’ll be at the leading edge. As the clear leader in the marine industry, we’re committed to our values and supporting our exceptional people. We offer and encourage growth opportunities within and across our many brands. In addition, we’re proud of being recognized for making a splash with numerous awards (https://www.brunswick.com/careers) !, Brunswick Corporation is a leader in the marine industry, and we’re looking for people just like you to take part in the movement towards better boating for all. We rely on the thoughtful input of people from all backgrounds to create compelling, innovative products for our customers around the globe. As such, diversity, equity, and inclusion are priorities in the enduring culture of our company. As a world leader in emerging recreational products and technologies, when you join our team, you become part of some of the most innovative, forward-looking brands in the marine industry today.