COMPANY OVERVIEW KKR is a leading global investment firm that offers alternative asset management as well as capital markets and insurance solutions. KKR aims to generate attractive investment returns by following a patient and disciplined investment approach, employing world-class people, and supporting growth in its portfolio companies and communities. KKR sponsors investment funds that invest in private equity, credit and real assets and has strategic partners that manage hedge funds. KKR's insurance subsidiaries offer retirement, life and reinsurance products under the management of Global Atlantic Financial Group. References to KKR's investments may include the activities of its sponsored funds and insurance subsidiaries.
POSITION SUMMARY We are seeking a highly skilled and strategic HR Technology Solution Architect to lead the technical delivery and optimization of our Workday platform and supplemental HR systems. This role is a subject matter expert (SME) of workday and other supplemental HR systems and responsible for technical service delivery of our HR tech stack, from system administration and upgrades to complex integrations and security.
RESPONSIBILITIES - Security & Compliance: Design, implement, and monitor Workday security to ensure compliance with internal and external audit requirements (e.g., SOX and SOC). You'll manage security roles and permissions, lead audit responses, and ensure all systems adhere to data privacy regulations like GDPR and CCPA. Maintain system governance practices, ensuring alignment with enterprise standards for change control, security, and data quality. Collaborate with Information Security, Audit, and Human Capital (HC) Operations on periodic reviews, system certifications, and integration governance. Act as liaison across HC, IT, and vendor partners for issues, enhancements, and new initiatives
- System Ownership & Administration: Own the technical service delivery of the Workday platform, ensuring system availability, performance, and incident resolution. You will proactively assess new Workday releases and features, optimize system configuration and integrating best practices.
- Implementation & Upgrades: Serve as an advanced SME for Workday and other HR systems. You'll lead and manage implementation, upgrade, and optimization projects, as well as actively participating in the design, planning, and support of new HR systems. Manage Workday releases, regression testing, and change control specific.
- Integrations & Data Management: Oversee system integrations between Workday and other platforms (e.g., recruiting, background checks, and surveys), ensuring data flows are automated and optimized for accuracy and efficiency, including integrations to snowflake.
- Support & Training: Provide advanced Tier 2 (L2) support for Workday modules, helping resolve data integrity issues and testing new features. You will be able to translate complex technical concepts into understandable terms for non-technical audiences.
- Continuous Improvement: Stay informed about emerging HR technologies and trends to recommend innovative solutions. You will foster a culture of continuous improvement by regularly reviewing and enhancing HR tech solutions to meet evolving business needs."
QUALIFICATIONS - 15+ years of progressive experience in HR technology management or a similar role, with deep expertise in Workday HCM, Greenhouse, and other systems.
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Business, Computer Science, Human Resources, or a related field.
- Technical Expertise: Deep expertise in multiple Workday modules (e.g., Core HCM, Benefits, Compensation, Payroll, Absence, Performance, Talent, Recruiting, Reporting). You should also have experience with Workday Integrations (EIBs, Core Connectors, Workday Studio). Understanding of change control, release management, and ticketing tools (e.g., ServiceNow).
- Functional Knowledge: Strong functional and business knowledge of HR processes, including the recruiting lifecycle, onboarding workflows, and HR tech data architecture. Knowledge of Workday security and reporting concepts.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and teamwork skills. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a solid foundation in SDLC. You must have the ability to manage multiple initiatives in a global organization.
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This is the expected annual base salary range for this New York-based position. Actual salaries may vary based on factors, such as skill, experience, and qualification for the role. Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus, based on factors such as individual and team performance.
Base Salary Range
$200,000-$235,000 USD
KKR is an equal opportunity employer. Individuals seeking employment are considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by applicable law.
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