HRIS Architect

Ketjen Corporation
Houston, United States
4 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Experienced
Experience required
2 years minimum
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Data Analysis Learning Management Systems Human Resources Information System (HRIS) Prism (Software) Automated Data Processing (ADP) Workday HCM Information Technology Workday Payroll Workday PRISM Analytics Workday

Job description

The HRIS Architect provides architectural leadership, solution design, and long-term stewardship of the organization’s HRIS ecosystem. This role ensures the HRIS platform is secure, scalable, globally enabled, and aligned with HR, Payroll, Learning, Analytics, and enterprise IT strategy. The HRIS Architect leads then implementation of our Global HRIS, enhancements, and post-production operations, supporting a global, multi-country environment while partnering closely with HR, IT, Security, and business leaders., * Serve as the architectural authority for the Workday platform, defining standards, patterns, and best practices.

  • Lead solution design across Workday HCM Core, Security, and Reporting.
  • Architect and support Workday Payroll solutions and ADP for International, including configuration, integrations, controls, and post-production support.
  • Design and govern Workday Prism Analytics solutions to enable advanced workforce analytics and reporting.
  • Provide architectural leadership for Learning, ensuring effective enablement and integration with talent processes.

Global & Enterprise Enablement

  • Architect solutions to support global, multi-country HR and Payroll environments.
  • Ensure compliance with localization, regulatory, data privacy, and security requirements.
  • Partner with Security and Compliance teams to enforce role-based access and audit readiness.

Implementation & Delivery Leadership

  • Lead medium to large-scale HRIS implementation through the full lifecycle.
  • Support post-production with MSP operations to ensure platform stability and continuous improvement.
  • Work with internal Global Business Service to ensure a service platform (Freshworks) is available for HRIS requests and services.
  • Manage multiple concurrent initiatives while balancing strategic architecture and hands-on delivery.
  • Ensure high-quality, on-time delivery with minimal supervision.

Stakeholder Engagement & Consulting

  • Act as a trusted advisor to HR, Payroll, and business stakeholders.
  • Lead design workshops, architecture reviews, and solution decision forums.
  • Build strong internal partnerships and maintain a value-driven, customer-focused mindset.

Governance, Mentorship & Continuous Improvement

  • Establish and maintain architectural documentation and governance standards.
  • Stay current with Workday releases and proactively identify improvement opportunities.
  • Adapt quickly to evolving priorities and organizational change., * 5+ years of experience leading or supporting Workday implementations and AMS services.
  • 2-3+ years of experience in a Workday Architect or equivalent senior role.
  • Deep expertise in Workday HCM Core, Security, and Reporting.
  • Hands-on experience with Workday Payroll.
  • Experience with Workday Prism Analytics.

Requirements

  • 10+ years of overall IT experience., * Proven success delivering medium to large, multi-module, global Workday, or equivalent programs.
  • Strong written and verbal communication and consulting skills.

Key Competencies

  • Workday, or equivalent enterprise and solution architecture
  • Global HR and Payroll systems
  • Prism analytics and workforce reporting
  • Learning systems enablement
  • Stakeholder engagement and consulting
  • Mentorship and team development

Benefits & conditions

  • Competitive compensation
  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • A diverse array of resources to support you professionally and personally.

About the company

If you aspire to challenge yourself, work with the best in the industry and join a successful team where you can make a meaningful contribution, then we invite you to join us at Ketjen Corporation, a provider of advanced catalyst solutions to leading producers in the petrochemical, refining, and specialty chemicals industries. Together, we can create a legacy marked by innovation, excitement, and energy.

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