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Staff HR Technology Solutions Architect

OpenGov· Business Operations
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India | PuneFull-timePosted 2mo ago

About the role

Senior technical authority for OpenGov’s HR technology ecosystem, owning architecture, integration design, and long-term technical direction of systems that manage employee data across the lifecycle. Based in Pune, focused on Workday and the broader HR application portfolio, ensuring scalability, security, and compliance for a global US-India workforce.

Responsibilities

  • Own the end-to-end architecture of the HR technology ecosystem — Workday (Core HCM, Payroll, Benefits, Absence, Time Tracking, Compensation, Recruiting, Talent, Reporting, and Security) and surrounding portfolio; establish design standards, patterns, and roadmaps.
  • Own architecture across a multi-platform landscape including core HRIS (Workday), payroll (ADP), applicant tracking (Ashby), employee engagement (CultureAmp), ERP (NetSuite), SSO/identity, compliance/training platforms, data-warehousing and BI tooling (Snowflake), and iPaaS/integration platforms (Workato).
  • Define target-state architecture and multi-year roadmaps for a globally distributed workforce.
  • Evaluate new Workday releases and third-party solutions; lead build-vs-configure-vs-buy decisions and architecture reviews.
  • Provide deep, hands-on technical expertise across Workday and adjacent platforms (ADP, Ashby, CultureAmp, NetSuite).
  • Design and govern integration architecture across the HR ecosystem (ADP, Ashby, surveys, SSO, ERP, Snowflake); establish patterns, standards, error handling, and monitoring.
  • Own the HR data model and data flow from hire to retire across integrated systems.
  • Serve as design authority for Workday integrations (EIB, Core Connectors, Studio, web services/APIs), iPaaS (Workato), and downstream feeds.
  • Maintain understanding of HRIS data in ERP (NetSuite) and lead interface design.
  • Set technical direction for HR technology; translate business strategy into systems strategy.
  • Partner with HR operations, payroll, benefits, talent acquisition, and IT to align architecture with business needs.
  • Act as a trusted technical advisor to leadership, outlining trade-offs, risks, and options for major investments.
  • Provide dotted-line technical leadership and mentorship to HR admins; lead virtual and matrixed teams on large initiatives.
  • Lead complex HR technology projects end-to-end from architecture for delivery teams.
  • Hands-on delivery of complex configurations, integrations, and reports; translate architecture into configuration and maintain documentation.
  • Manage vendor and implementation-partner relationships from a technical perspective.
  • Stay current on Workday releases and HR technology trends; uphold confidentiality and data handling standards.
  • Serve as design authority for HR data governance, privacy, and security across US and India.
  • Establish data quality standards, master data governance, and analytics for Snowflake BI feeds.
  • Identify and pilot automation/AI opportunities with responsible-use guardrails.
  • Ensure compliance with data privacy regulations and audits across geographies.
  • Maintain architecture documentation, standards, and system specifications.
  • Deliver architecture leadership while enabling hands-on technical delivery and knowledge transfer.
  • Mentor administrators and provide technical leadership without formal reporting authority.
  • Keep abreast of HR technology trends and best practices.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
  • 10+ years of progressive HR technology / HRIS functional and technical experience with architecture/leadership scope
  • Deep hands-on expertise in Workday across Core HCM, Payroll, Benefits, Absence, Time Tracking, Compensation, Recruiting, Reporting, Security, Talent, and more
  • Experience with multi-platform HR tech ecosystem (including ADP, Ashby, CultureAmp, SSO/identity, ERP, compliance/training)
  • Strong Workday integration expertise (EIB, Core Connectors, Studio, web services/APIs) and experience with iPaaS (Workato)
  • Expertise in HR data modeling, data governance, data flows to data warehouses/BI (Snowflake)
  • Willingness to perform hands-on delivery (config, integration development, reporting) in addition to architecture/oversight
  • Experience across payroll, benefits, talent management, talent acquisition, onboarding/offboarding, employee engagement, HR operations
  • Experience supporting HR systems across US and India
  • Proficiency with Workday reporting and complex calculated fields
  • Experience with Ashby and CultureAmp preferred
  • Ability to mentor administrators and provide dotted-line leadership without formal authority
  • Strong understanding of HR compliance, data privacy, and security
  • Exposure to automation and AI in HR tech a plus
  • Familiarity with NetSuite or ERP integration a plus
  • Excellent communication skills to influence stakeholders globally
  • Workday certifications (Integrations, HCM, Pro) preferred
  • Google Workspace experience a plus
  • Discretion and confidentiality in handling sensitive data

Skills

Required:Workday Core HCMWorkday IntegrationsData Modeling & GovernanceiPaaS / Integration Platforms

Benefits

  • Comprehensive healthcare options for individuals and families
  • Flexible vacation policy and paid company holidays
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Paid parental leave, wellness stipends, and HSA contributions
  • Professional development and growth opportunities
  • Collaborative office environment with weekly catered lunches
Last updated Sep 17, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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