IT Solution Architect - HR & Legal

We are seeking a Solution Architect with strong domain expertise in Human Resources and Legal technology, combined with a deep understanding of AI-enabled solutions, enterprise integrations, and data-driven platforms. This role will define and deliver end-to-end architecture for HR and Legal solutions, ensuring scalability, integration, and alignment with enterprise AI and data strategies., * Define end-to-end architecture for HR and Legal platforms with a focus on SAP SuccessFactors and employee experience solutions

• Design AI-enabled HR and Legal solutions (e.g., copilots, automation, personalization, analytics-driven insights)
• Lead integration architecture across HR, Legal, enterprise systems (ERP, CRM), and external platforms
• Translate business requirements into scalable, secure, and reusable solution designs
• Ensure alignment with enterprise AI platform, data architecture, and governance standards
• Drive adoption of digital employee experience capabilities (self-service, workflows, intelligent automation)
• Collaborate with HR, Legal, IT, data, and AI teams to deliver cross-functional solutions
• Define and enforce integration and API standards, data flows, and system interoperability
• Support solution governance, architecture reviews, and design assurance
• Lead vendor and platform selection decisions with an enterprise architecture lens

• Significant experience as a Solution Architect or Enterprise Architect in HR/Legal technology
• Deep expertise in SAP SuccessFactors (Employee Central, Talent, Learning, or Experience modules)
• Strong understanding of employee experience platforms and legal workplace solutions
• Experience delivering AI solutions (e.g., chatbots, copilots, automation, personalization, analytics)
• Hands-on experience with enterprise integrations (APIs, middleware, event-driven architectures)
• Strong data architecture knowledge (data models, data pipelines, governance, analytics. Cybersecurity, PII management)
• Experience working with cloud-based architectures and SaaS platforms
• Ability to work across business and technical stakeholders at senior levels
• Strong problem-solving and architectural design skills

Preferred Experience

• Experience with HR/Legal transformations or large-scale digital transformation programs
• Familiarity with AI/ML platforms and generative AI capabilities
• Knowledge of enterprise data platforms, analytics, and semantic models
• Experience with low-code platforms and workflow automation
• Exposure to privacy, compliance, and HR / Legal data regulations
• Experience working with global organizations and multi-region deployments, * Strategic thinking and enterprise architecture mindset
• Ability to simplify complex architecture into clear, business-friendly narratives
• Strong collaboration across HR, Legal, IT, data, and AI domains
• Focus on reusability, scalability, and governance-by-design
• Outcome-driven approach focused on business value and employee impact

• 25 days holiday + additional day off for your birthday (not including bank holidays)
• 3 days’ personal leave for your own signification life events
• 2 paid days off for volunteering/charity work
• Optional Wella Pension Scheme (8% employer contribution, 3% employee contribution)
• Optional Family Private Medical Insurance Cover
• Income Protection
• Life Insurance (8x base salary up to 2 million payable in the event of your death in service of Wella)
• Staff Discount (80% of all hair products, 40% OPI, 1 x 50% ghd)
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave
• Eye Tests
• WOW Program (Bonus following exit from KKR, eligible after successful probation. For permanent employees only)
• Workplace/Nursery Benefits
• 4 weeks working remotely abroad
• Early Friday Finish during Summer

Wella Company is one of the world’s leading beauty companies, comprised of a family of iconic brands such as Wella Professionals, Clairol, OPI, Nioxin and ghd. With 6,000 employees globally, presence in over 100 countries, Wella Company and its brands enable consumers to look, feel, and be their true selves. As innovators in the hair and nail industry, Wella Company empowers its people to delight consumers, inspire beauty professionals, engage communities, and deliver sustainable growth to its stakeholders. For additional information about the Wella Company please visit www.wellacompany.com.