HR Technology Architect/HR Technology Associate Architect (Workday) – Office of Human Resources

The Office of Human Resources at Carnegie Mellon is committed to supporting faculty and staff members' success through every stage of their employment at the university. We support the Carnegie Mellon 2025 strategic plan and enable an evolving university community by driving efficient, effective, and nimble business practices. We recruit and retain outstanding people at all levels by fostering a culture of diversity and inclusion and enabling professional and personal development.

The Human Resources team is searching for a HR Technology Architect or HR Technology Associate Architect, a professional role within the HR Technology function. The position is responsible for ongoing support and development of systems, processes, features, and functionality for all enterprise HR technologies.

This is an excellent opportunity if you thrive in an interesting and challenging work environment. You will contribute to the department by providing essential support for information systems that directly impact human resource functions and integrate with campus-wide systems. You will work closely with internal HR partners and campus partners to support Workday activity and other information systems within Carnegie Mellon University.

Core responsibilities will include:

• Designing solutions based on requirements gathered by HR Business Analysts or other colleagues within the HR Technology team to optimize the management of human resources at the university.
• Reviewing and recommending solution options to facilitate optimal system functionality. Offering feedback and suggestions to functional customers if requirements fail to align with best practices or standards.
• Documenting and implementing detailed solution designs, including technical configuration and reporting requirements, security configuration, and scheduling.
• Collaborating with functional resources, process owners, and HR Business analysts on test scenario design, unit testing, and system / end-to-end testing execution.
• Detailing and completing cut-over and migration of technical solutions from test environments to production environments.
• Monitoring features that are provided via regular HR application upgrades and facilitate the vetting, configuration, testing, and implementation of new releases.
• Collaborating with project teams and process owners to ensure delivery of optimal solutions within the specified timeframes.
• Adhering to documentation and control procedures for design, configuration, testing, and migration of technical solutions. Support university data access and privacy standards.
• Other duties as assigned

You should demonstrate:

• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and reasoning skills
• Excellent oral and written communication
• Excellent organization, time management, and planning skills

Candidates should have strong analyst skills and enjoy working in a highly collaborative team on a broad array of disciplines within the HR/Payroll domain. Candidates should also have broad experience in HCM applications and a real passion for delivering solutions in a unique, challenging environment.

Flexibility, problem solving, exceptional customer focus, integrity, and willingness to learn are important qualities within Human Resources. Inclusion, collaboration, and cultural sensitivity are valued competencies at CMU. We are seeking someone with a positive approach who shares our values and who is committed to supporting the mission of the university through their work.

Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Information Science, Computer Science, or Human Resources, or equivalent combination of education and experience; Master’s degree in same disciplines preferred.

Experience:

HR Technology Associate Architect:

• 1 to 3 years of experience utilizing and supporting Workday and/or similar enterprise-level HCM systems.

HR Technology Architect:

• A minimum of 3 years of experience as a systems analyst supporting and configuring Workday HCM and reporting tools is required.

A combination of education and relevant experience from which the candidate can demonstrate comparable knowledge may be considered.

Requirements:

• Successful Background Check

Additional Information:

• Sponsorship: Applicants for this position must be currently legally authorized to work for CMU in the United States. CMU will not sponsor or take over the sponsorship of an employment visa for this opportunity. Carnegie Mellon is not a qualifying employer for the STEM OPT benefit: only the 12-month OPT may be used to work at Carnegie Mellon.
• A remote work option is available for candidates with residency in the Greater Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania region. All approved remote work arrangements are subject to an approved remote work agreement (RWA) as part of any offer of employment.

Joining the CMU team opens the door to an array of exceptional benefits available to eligible employees.

Those employees who are benefits eligible have the opportunity to experience the full spectrum of advantages from comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance to an enticing retirement savings program offering a generous employer contribution. You can also unlock your potential with tuition benefits and take well-deserved breaks with ample paid time off and observed holidays. Finally, rest easy knowing you are covered by life and accidental death and disability insurance.

Other perks include a free Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus pass, our Family Concierge Team to help navigate childcare needs, fitness center access, and so much more!

For a comprehensive overview of the benefits that may be awaiting you, explore our Benefits page.

At Carnegie Mellon, we value the whole package when extending offers of employment. Beyond just credentials, we consider the role and responsibilities, your invaluable work experience, and the knowledge gained through education and training. We acknowledge and appreciate your unique skills and the diverse perspective you bring. Your journey with us is about more than just a job; it’s about finding the perfect fit for your professional growth and personal aspirations.

Are you interested in an exciting opportunity with an exceptional organization?! Apply today!

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