Brenntag North America, Inc. is hiring an HRIT Solution Architect to lead the design and delivery of our HR technology landscape, with Workday as the core HCM platform. This role drives system enhancements, process improvements, and integration strategies across payroll, document management, and time tracking solutions.
What You'll Do
- Design, implement, and maintain scalable HR technology solutions, including system enhancements, new module deployments, and process improvements.
- Translate business requirements into solution designs across Workday and other HR systems such as payroll platforms and document management tools.
- Lead and execute HR system enhancement projects, managing timelines, resources, risks, and successful delivery.
- Manage system configuration, testing, deployment, and post-launch support in alignment with internal standards.
- Partner with HR, IT, and business stakeholders to understand needs, prioritize initiatives, and drive solution adoption.
- Analyze business processes to propose and design integrations that maximize automation and data integrity.
- Provide technical leadership in troubleshooting, solution design, and continuous system improvement.
- Leverage market best practices and benchmarking to define and evolve target-state HR technology solutions.
- Mentor and guide internal teams and stakeholders on Workday capabilities and enhancements.
- Stay current with Workday updates, releases, and emerging best practices.
- Develop technical documentation, solution designs, and architecture diagrams.
- Manage relationships with Workday, external vendors, and implementation partners.
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor’s and/or master’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Human Resources, Business Administration or a related field.
- 6-8 years of experience in HR technology, with a strong focus on Workday HCM as a solution architect or lead consultant.
- Proven hands-on expertise in multiple Workday modules, such as Core HCM, Compensation, Performance, Talent, and integration tools (e.g., EIB, Core Connectors, Workday Studio).
- Demonstrated experience designing and implementing system enhancements, process optimizations, and cross-system integrations.
- Excellent understanding of Workday security frameworks, data privacy, and compliance requirements.
- Consulting background (internal or external), with a track record of advising stakeholders and translating business needs into system solutions.
- Strong understanding of HR processes and data, with the ability to assess and improve end-to-end workflows using technology.
- Experience with complementary HR systems such as payroll, document management, case management, or time tracking platforms.
- Solid project management skills, including experience with Agile or waterfall delivery models.
- Ability to partner effectively across functions including HR, IT, Compliance, and external vendors.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
Nice to Have
- Workday certifications are a strong plus.
Technical Stack
- Workday HCM, Workday Core HCM, Workday Compensation, Workday Performance, Workday Talent
- Workday integration tools (EIB, Core Connectors, Workday Studio)
- Payroll platforms, Document management tools, Time tracking solutions, Case management platforms
Team & Environment
Reporting to the Associate Director for HR Technology.
Brenntag provides equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees of all backgrounds and identities to create a workplace where difference is valued. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, race, religion or belief, parental and family status, or any other protected characteristic.
