Sr. IT PeopleSoft Payroll Solutions Architect

Duluth, GA, United States

Our technology organization is transforming how we work at WestRock. We align with our businesses to deliver innovative solutions that:

Address specific business challenges, integrate processes, and create great experiences

Connect our work to shared goals that propel WestRock forward in the Digital Age

Imagine how technology can advance the way we work by using disruptive technology

We are looking for forward thinking technologists that can accelerate our focus areas such as building stronger foundational technology capabilities, reducing complexity, employing digital transformation concepts, and leveraging disruptive technology.

Title Sr. IT HR Solutions Architect - Atlanta (/Remote) GA

The opportunity:

The Senior IT HR Technical Architect will report to the Sr. Manager, IT HR Systems, and is responsible for taking a lead role on the design, specification and delivery of HR technology solutions, taking into consideration functionality, data requirements and security, integration, infrastructure and performance. The incumbent will work on the most complex operations support tickets as well as large complex enhancements. In addition to production support, this individual will spend most of their time working on projects, both to continuously enhance current systems and infrastructure, and to deliver new solutions to optimize HR data, process and service delivery. This role is a true combination of business analysis and technical expertise, enhancing the partnership between HR and IT to deliver sound solutions. They are responsible for establishing a strong working relationship with key business functional leaders and extended team members. Using these relationships, they will gain a deep understanding of functional requirements and establish technical specifications to achieve those requirements. This individual has an excellent ability to translate technical concepts into understandable terms for non-technical stakeholders, and in turn, the ability to translate business requirements into stellar functional and technical specifications that development teams can leverage to build solutions (when they don’t build the solution themselves). They will work with cross-functional teams, project managers and other stakeholders to deliver quality solutions on time and in budget, and occasionally will take on Project Management responsibilities for smaller efforts, too.

How you will impact WestRock:

Deep and "big picture" understanding of HR systems, applications, infrastructure, security, and databases; ability to efficiently adapt to changing technologies and platforms

Demonstrate strong understanding of multiple HR functions, their processes and data in order to deliver strong technology consultation and comprehensive solutions

Ensure on-time, quality and in-budget delivery of IT HR projects, in alignment with established project plans; define mitigation plans for "at risk" tasks

Work across multiple technical and functional disciplines and applications to synthesize conceptual ideas as well as implement technical solutions

Advise and support leadership and Program/Project Managers on technical solutions to complex problems

Work well within agile, waterfall and hybrid frameworks and make recommendations on the best practice technical delivery methodologies

Define and document technical requirements that will effectively deliver the business solution needed

Support the establishment of effective test strategies and plans

Troubleshoot complex technical and non-technical issues and provide resolution

Provide design and development guidance to developers, functional resources and testers

Document and review functional and technical specifications to ensure accuracy and alignment with process, infrastructure, security and data needs

Create architecture diagrams and presentation materials to communicate designs

What you need to succeed:

Bachelor’s Degree Required/Masters Degree preferred

8+ Years of experience with IT HR application development, support and maintenance, including upgrades, troubleshooting, technical design and solutioning (demonstrated experience with the specific applications in the incumbent’s area of responsibility)

Excellent analytical skills and ability to design and document technical specifications based on functional specifications

Strong knowledge and understanding of HR and Security system and technical landscape infrastructure, and hands on experience with integration design and development

Preferred: 2+ Years of Human Resources functional experience

Good foundational understanding of at least 2 HR functions, their processes and data.

Proven ability to work with HR/business partners and IT to define business requirement and technical specifications

Excellent ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical audiences

Proven business relationship management (BRM) skills

Professional proficiency with the MS suite of products (Word, Excel, PPT, Visio, Project)

Be self-directed, fast-paced, collaborative, results-oriented and able to swiftly adapt to change

Strong communication and collaboration skills and ability to navigate and work effectively in a dynamic, frequently changing environment

Ability to work under tight deadlines at a fast pace.

Strong attention to detail

What we offer:

Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability and excellence

Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities

An attractive salary reflecting skills, competencies and potential

A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work.

WestRock (NYSE:WRK) partners with our customers to provide differentiated paper and packaging solutions that help them win in the marketplace. WestRock's team members support customers around the world from locations spanning North America, South America, Europe, Asia and Australia. Learn more at www.westrock.com.

WestRock is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to create and maintain a diverse workforce where everyone feels valued, respected, and included. WestRock does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law.