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Staff HR Technology Solutions Architect

OpenGovIndia | PuneBusiness Operations
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Job type
Full-time
Posted
28 Aug 2026
Status
Open · checked 7d ago

About this role

Role Overview

The Staff HR Technology Solutions Architect acts as the senior technical authority for the global human resources technology ecosystem at OpenGov. Based in Pune, this individual-contributor role sets the technical vision, integration design, and long-term roadmap for the Workday platform and surrounding systems that support a workforce across the United States and India.

Key Responsibilities

Define the end-to-end architecture, technical standards, and multi-year roadmaps for the global HR technology ecosystem, encompassing core HRIS, payroll, talent acquisition, engagement, and reporting platforms.
Design and govern complex integration architectures and data flows across best-of-breed systems using iPaaS tools and web service APIs, ensuring complete data integrity from hire to retirement.
Serve as the primary design authority for HR data governance, security, privacy compliance, and master data management across multiple geographic regions.
Deliver hands-on technical solutions by personally building and configuring the most complex integrations, advanced reports, and high-risk system updates.
Collaborate closely with cross-functional business leaders in HR Operations, Payroll, Benefits, Talent Acquisition, and IT to align system capabilities with overarching business strategies.
Provide dotted-line technical mentorship to application administrators, guiding virtual teams on major deployment initiatives and ensuring robust cross-domain backup coverage.
Identify, pilot, and establish responsible governance guardrails for emerging automation and artificial intelligence applications within the HR tech stack.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
Ten or more years of progressive functional and technical experience in HR technology or HRIS, featuring substantial tenure in a senior technical, principal, or architecture capacity.
Deep, hands-on mastery of the Workday platform across its complete module stack, including advanced configuration, business process frameworks, security design, and complex reporting.
Proven track record of architecting solutions within a multi-platform HR ecosystem including payroll systems like ADP, applicant tracking software, and employee engagement tools.
Advanced expertise in Workday integration technologies such as EIB, Core Connectors, Studio, and web service APIs alongside iPaaS solutions like Workato.
Comprehensive understanding of HR data models, downstream data warehouse connectivity, and business intelligence tooling such as Snowflake.
Demonstrated ability to influence both technical and business stakeholders, mentor team members without direct authority, and handle sensitive employee data with strict discretion.

Nice to Have

Familiarity with NetSuite or comparable enterprise resource planning software and its integration points with HRIS data.
Professional Workday certifications such as Integrations, HCM, or Pro credentials.
Practical exposure to automation and artificial intelligence applications within human resources technology.
Experience utilizing Google Workspace in a professional enterprise environment.

Skills and Tools

Workday (Core HCM, Payroll, Benefits, Absence, Time Tracking, Compensation, Recruiting, Talent, Reporting, Security)
Integration platforms and tools (Workato, EIB, Core Connectors, Studio, APIs)
Data warehousing and business intelligence tools (Snowflake)
Applicant tracking and employee engagement systems (Ashby, CultureAmp)
Payroll and enterprise resource planning software (ADP, NetSuite)

About the Company

OpenGov is a pioneer in artificial intelligence and enterprise resource planning software tailored for local and state governments across the United States. More than two thousand cities, counties, state agencies, and school districts leverage the OpenGov Public Service Platform to boost operational efficiency, adapt to evolving needs, and foster public trust. The company unites critical public sector functions—ranging from enterprise asset management and procurement to budgeting, licensing, and transparency—into a singular cohesive suite. Headquartered in San Francisco with regional offices including Pune, OpenGov champions a performance-driven culture dedicated to modernizing public administration.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should visit the official OpenGov careers page to submit an application for this position.

Skills and tech stack

Snowflake

Questions candidates ask

Where is this job located?

This position is based in Pune, India, and supports a globally distributed workforce across the US and India.

Is this a people-management role?

No, this is a senior individual-contributor role without direct reports, though it includes a dotted-line leadership mandate to mentor administrators and guide virtual teams.

What primary platform expertise is required?

The role requires deep, hands-on expertise across the Workday platform stack, alongside experience with a multi-platform HR technology ecosystem.

Does the role involve hands-on technical work?

Yes, while it carries architecture and design responsibilities, the architect is also expected to personally build and deliver the most complex configurations, integrations, and reports.

What experience level is required?

Candidates must have 10+ years of progressive HR technology and HRIS functional and technical experience, including significant architecture or senior technical experience.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official OpenGov careers page.

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