Solution Architect - HR Platforms
Freshfields is seeking a Lead Architect for HR Technology to drive the design and implementation of innovative HR solutions within a global environment. This role is integral to the firm's architectural and digital strategy for HR, collaborating closely with HR, Product, and IT stakeholders to align technology initiatives with business objectives.
In this position, the Lead Architect will define and ensure the security, integrity, performance, and interoperability of HR platforms and integrated solutions. Responsibilities include designing platform architectures, integration patterns, and producing high-quality documentation for diverse audiences. The role also involves influencing senior stakeholders by clearly articulating technical options and recommendations, ensuring seamless integration of HR platforms with adjacent systems like finance, ERP, identity, and analytics, and promoting standardization across teams while championing best practices.
Candidates should possess a broad understanding of modern HR platforms, including HCM, Talent, Compensation, Recruitment, and Payroll, along with strong experience in architectural leadership across HR technology initiatives or platform transformations. Proven ability to influence at a strategic level and communicate technology concepts to senior business leaders is essential. Experience in end-to-end delivery of technology solutions, including requirements, design, build, and transition, is required, as is expertise in integration (APIs, middleware, event-driven patterns) and a good grasp of how HR systems interact with wider enterprise technology. Strong knowledge of identity, privacy, security, and compliance considerations within HR domains is also necessary.
While specific compensation details are not provided, Freshfields offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including flexible working arrangements, a monthly lifestyle allowance, daily meal allowance, extra days off, life assurance, paid leave for sickness or caring responsibilities, annual performance bonuses, daily office refreshments, unlimited LinkedIn Learning access, well-being support, events and workshops, and opportunities for volunteering and charity initiatives.
Freshfields is a global law firm with a long-standing track record of successfully supporting the world's leading national and multinational corporations, financial institutions, and governments on groundbreaking and business-critical mandates. The firm is committed to creating an environment where people feel valued, supported, and empowered to grow, offering opportunities for professional development and a collaborative work culture.