KKR · 2 months ago
HR Technical Solution Architect
New York or Boston
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$200K/yr - $235K/yr
15+ years expKKR is a leading global investment firm that offers alternative asset management and capital markets solutions. They are seeking a highly skilled HR Technology Solution Architect to lead the technical delivery and optimization of their Workday platform and supplemental HR systems, ensuring compliance, system performance, and continuous improvement of HR tech solutions.
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Responsibilities
Design, implement, and monitor Workday security to ensure compliance with internal and external audit requirements (e.g., SOX and SOC)
Manage security roles and permissions, lead audit responses, and ensure all systems adhere to data privacy regulations like GDPR and CCPA
Maintain system governance practices, ensuring alignment with enterprise standards for change control, security, and data quality
Collaborate with Information Security, Audit, and Human Capital (HC) Operations on periodic reviews, system certifications, and integration governance
Act as liaison across HC, IT, and vendor partners for issues, enhancements, and new initiatives
Own the technical service delivery of the Workday platform, ensuring system availability, performance, and incident resolution
Proactively assess new Workday releases and features, optimize system configuration and integrating best practices
Serve as an advanced SME for Workday and other HR systems
Lead and manage implementation, upgrade, and optimization projects, as well as actively participating in the design, planning, and support of new HR systems
Manage Workday releases, regression testing, and change control specific
Oversee system integrations between Workday and other platforms (e.g., recruiting, background checks, and surveys), ensuring data flows are automated and optimized for accuracy and efficiency, including integrations to snowflake
Provide advanced Tier 2 (L2) support for Workday modules, helping resolve data integrity issues and testing new features
Translate complex technical concepts into understandable terms for non-technical audiences
Stay informed about emerging HR technologies and trends to recommend innovative solutions
Foster a culture of continuous improvement by regularly reviewing and enhancing HR tech solutions to meet evolving business needs
Qualification
Required
15+ years of progressive experience in HR technology management or a similar role, with deep expertise in Workday HCM, Greenhouse, and other systems
Education: Bachelor's degree in Business, Computer Science, Human Resources, or a related field
Technical Expertise: Deep expertise in multiple Workday modules (e.g., Core HCM, Benefits, Compensation, Payroll, Absence, Performance, Talent, Recruiting, Reporting)
Experience with Workday Integrations (EIBs, Core Connectors, Workday Studio)
Understanding of change control, release management, and ticketing tools (e.g., ServiceNow)
Strong functional and business knowledge of HR processes, including the recruiting lifecycle, onboarding workflows, and HR tech data architecture
Knowledge of Workday security and reporting concepts
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and teamwork skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a solid foundation in SDLC
Ability to manage multiple initiatives in a global organization
Benefits
Discretionary bonus
Company
KKR
KKR is a leading global investment firm that offers alternative asset management as well as capital markets and insurance solutions.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$4.28B2025-08-04Post Ipo Debt· $900M
2025-05-20Post Ipo Debt· $550M
2025-03-04Post Ipo Equity· $2.25B
Leadership Team
Hirofumi Hirano (平野 博文)
Member & Chief Executive Officer of KKR Japan
Scott Nuttall
Co-Chief Executive Officer
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