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Job Title: HR Ecosystem Architect

The HR Ecosystem Architect will lead the design, integration, and optimization of enterprise HR technology platforms. This role involves architecting scalable HR solutions across HCM, payroll, workforce management, identity governance, and employee lifecycle processes. The position requires deep expertise in Workday and related HR systems to enhance operational efficiency and support business objectives.

The HR Workday Ecosystem Architect will play a key role in the design and architecture of our global HR and Payroll environments, ensuring the platform enhances operational efficiency and enables delivery of our business objectives. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Workday, ADP, Dayforce, Kronos, SailPoint, Joiner-Mover-Leaver (JML) process automation, and HR systems integration and enterprise architecture.

• Design and maintain enterprise HR IT architecture across HCM, payroll, workforce management, and IAM platforms, ensuring alignment with HR business goals and processes.
• Support the design and architecture for the integration of Workday with other enterprise systems (e.g., payroll, timekeeping, talent management, and performance management).
• Optimize Joiner-Mover-Leaver (JML) workflows for onboarding, transfers, promotions, and offboarding.
• Collaborate with HR, Payroll, Security, Compliance, and Infrastructure teams to ensure seamless employee lifecycle management.
• Define system integration standards using APIs, middleware, SSO, and provisioning tools.
• Ensure compliance with SOX and audit requirements related to HR systems.
• Assess and optimize existing Workday configurations and workflows for efficiency and effectiveness.
• Drive automation initiatives for access provisioning/deprovisioning and role‑based access controls.
• Support HR digital transformation and cloud migration initiatives.
• Create architecture diagrams, technical documentation, and governance standards.
• Provide technical leadership for HR‑IT projects and vendor management.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in HR systems architecture, with a focus on Workday.
• Good understanding of Workday modules, functionalities, and integration capabilities.
• Strong understanding of the Joiner‑Mover‑Leaver (JML) process, including experience with systems that support user account creation and access provisioning, such as Active Directory, HRIS, and ticketing systems, all triggered from Workday.
• Experience with integration technologies (e.g., APIs, middleware) and data management.
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and project management skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal abilities, with the capacity to work collaboratively across teams.

• Workday certification (e.g., Workday HCM, Workday Integrations).
• Proficiency in HR business processes and established methodologies.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and project management frameworks.

This role offers the flexibility of a remote work option up to three days a week with a core hour schedule (9:00am–3:00pm). Start and stop times can be flexed as long as core hours are covered.

Employees receive a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) participation with a strong match, a fitness center, parental leave, and an online wellness rewards program. Immediate vacation and holiday leave are also provided.

Copeland is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.

Copeland will only employ individuals who are legally authorized to work in the United States. Sponsorship for work authorization is not provided.