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HRIS Solutions Architect

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Our client requires a solution architect for designing comprehensive technology solutions. The candidate will be responsible for designing and implementing scalable, high-performance solutions that meets the strategy objectives.

The role will involve collaborating with cross-functional teams, including developers, project managers, and business stakeholders, to deliver innovative and effective technology solutions.

  1. Key Responsibilities

  • Architectural Design: Develop and document high-level architecture designs and detailed technical specifications for new HRIS system, including multiple integrations across various business units.
  • Technology Leadership: Provide technical leadership and guidance to ensure best practices and high-quality deliverables.
  • Solution Implementation: Oversee the implementation of new HRIS solution from conception through deployment, ensuring they are scalable, reliable, and aligned with business goals.
  • Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with clients, project managers, and technical teams to understand requirements, provide recommendations, and ensure successful implementation.
  • Problem Solving: Identify potential technical issues and develop strategies to resolve them effectively and efficiently.
  • Vendor Management: Work closely with implementation partner for HRIS solution, to ensure high standards of code quality and system performance.
  • Documentation: Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for architectural designs, solution implementations, and best practices.
  • Innovation: Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies to drive innovation and continuous improvement in architectural practices.
  • Feasibility: Conduct technical feasibility studies and provide recommendations

  1. Required Skills and Qualifications:

  • Experience: 15+ years of experience in solution architecture, software development, or a related field.
  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field; Master’s degree or relevant certifications are a plus
  • Architectural Skills: Proven ability to design scalable, high-performance systems and solutions
  • Technical Expertise:
    • Strong understanding of HRIS platforms and ecosystems.
    • Experience with cloud platforms. (e.g., AWS, Azure)
    • Strong knowledge of data translation (internal schema’s) into or out of existing/new HRIS systems and integration patterns.
    • Understanding data protection & employee sensitive data – encryption, etc
    • Industry experience in financial services required
  • Leadership: Strong leadership and mentoring skills, with the ability to guide technical teams and influence stakeholders
  • Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
  • Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a track record of developing effective solutions to complex technical challenges.



Contract Type: TEMPORARY

Specialism: Technology & Digital

Focus: Architecture

Industry: IT

Salary: Negotiable

Workplace Type: On-site

Location: Cape Town

Job Reference: FOARRD-F5B42405

Date posted: 07 January 2025

Consultant: Eloise Ladouceur

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