Are you empathic to client needs, the people you work with, and internal partners to drive success?
Are you looking for an inclusive environment with a culture of collaboration and belonging? If so, this may be the opportunity you’ve been searching for. Read on and decide for yourself.
The Senior Solution Design Architect is a cross-functional implementation consultant responsible for supporting the implementation team in designing cohesive, scalable, and sustainable global HR technology solutions across HCM, Talent, Payroll, and Workforce Management functions. This role serves as the single point of accountability to support and ensure a unified end-to-end solution design, with alignment across functional domains, countries, data models, integrations, and program milestones.
To Thrive in this role, you must have foundational process and functional knowledge across HR systems, deep understanding of data and integrations, and the ability to orchestrate global solution design decisions that balance standardization with local requirements. The Solution Design Architect partners closely with ADP’s implementation resources and the client’s stakeholders to ensure the solution works holistically—not just within individual modules or geographies.
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What you can expect on a typical day:
Global Solution Design & Ownership Own the end-to-end global solution design across HCM, Talent, Payroll, and Time, ensuring cohesion across domains and countries
Design solutions that are globally consistent, locally compliant, and operationally sustainable
Translate business strategy, operating models, and workforce needs into scalable system design principles
Act as the design authority, identifying cross-domain impacts and resolving design conflicts Cross-Domain & Data Integration Leadership Ensure consistent data models, master data governance, and data flows across all HR systems
Partner with IT and integration teams to define inbound and outbound integration strategies
Identify and mitigate downstream impacts of design decisions on payroll accuracy, reporting, analytics, security, and compliance
Ensure solution design supports future extensibility, acquisitions, and regulatory change Program & Implementation Leadership Serve as a senior program leader within large-scale HR implementations
Drive design governance, decision frameworks, and design documentation
Ensure solution design decisions align with program timelines, dependencies, and risks
Proactively identify tradeoffs and present clear, data-backed recommendations to client stakeholders and implementation resources
Maintain alignment between functional teams, vendors, system integrators, and internal stakeholders Stakeholder Engagement Partner with client’s HR, IT, Payroll, Finance, and Legal teams
Facilitate structured design discussions with key stakeholders and practitioners
Guide stakeholders away from isolated or localized design decisions that negatively impact the global solution
Clearly articulate “why” behind design decisions to build understanding and adoption Governance, Risk & Sustainability Establish and enforce solution design standards, principles, and guardrails
Ensure compliance with data privacy, security, and regulatory requirements across geographies
Design with post-go-live operability in mind, including support models, change management, and ongoing enhancements
Contribute to long-term HR technology roadmaps beyond initial implementation
Partner with Product Development on product needs, seeing them through to implementation TO SUCCEED IN THIS ROLE: (Required Qualifications) A minimum of 3-5 years of experience in HCM consulting, service, implementation, HR transformation, or enterprise solution design
Strong exposure to HCM platforms (e.g., Workday, SAP SuccessFactors, Oracle HCM, UKG, ADP, or similar)
Demonstrated experience designing solutions across multiple HR domains, including:
o Core HCM
o Talent (Recruiting, Performance, Learning, Succession)
o Payroll and/or Time & Attendance
Experience working with complex data models and system integrations
Strong solution design mindset—able to think end-to-end across people, process, data, and technology
Excellent program and dependency management skills
Ability to synthesize complex inputs and present clear, executive-ready recommendations
Strong facilitation skills with senior leaders and stakeholders
Comfortable operating in ambiguity and making informed design decisions
Travel: May be required up to 25% (dependent on business needs) A college degree is great but not required. What's more important is having the skills to do the job. Other acceptable experiences could include: Bachelor's degree, or equivalent combination of education and experience
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BONUS POINTS FOR THESE: Preferred Qualifications Experience leading complex client conversations to uncover business and system requirements
Experience working with product or technology implementation teams to communicate client requirements, tradeoffs, and timing
Entrepreneurial mindset and willingness to prototype and rapidly solve problems
Passion for driving the Employee Experience through digital HR tools
Comfort with Microsoft Office Tools (Excel, Word, SharePoint, Business process mapping in Visio experience a plus)
HR experience
Global experience is a plus YOU'LL LOVE WORKING HERE BECAUSE YOU CAN: Be yourself in a culture that values equity, inclusion, and belonging and creates a safe space for diverse perspectives and insights.
Belong by joining one of our Business Resource Groups where you can connect globally with networks and allies who share common interests and experiences.
Grow your career in an agile, dynamic environment with plenty of opportunities to progress.
Continuously learn through ongoing training, development, and mentorship opportunities.
Be your healthiest. Best-in-class benefits start on Day 1 because healthy associates are happy ones.
Focus on your mental health and well-being. We're here to provide exceptional service to our clients, and none of that happens without each of us taking care of ourselves and being there for one another.
Join a company committed to giving back and generating a lasting, positive impact upon the communities in which we work and live.
Get paid to pay it forward. Company-paid time off for volunteering for causes you care about. What are you waiting for? Apply today!
Base salary offers for this position may vary based on factors such as location, skills, and relevant experience. Some positions may include additional compensation in the form of bonus, equity or commissions. We offer the following benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Matched Retirement Savings, Wellness Program, Short-and Long-Term Disability, Charitable Contribution Match, Holidays, Personal Days & Vacation, Paid Volunteer Time Off, and more. The compensation for this role is USD $59,100.00 - USD $120,200.00 / Year*
A little about ADP: We are a comprehensive global provider of cloud-based human capital management (HCM) solutions that unite HR, payroll, talent, time, tax and benefits administration and a leader in business outsourcing services, analytics, and compliance expertise. We believe our people make all the difference in cultivating a down-to-earth culture that embraces our core values, welcomes ideas, encourages innovation, and values belonging. We've received recognition for our work by many esteemed organizations, learn more at ADP Awards and Recognition
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