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HR Systems Architect

AT Schneider Electric
Schneider Electric

HR Systems Architect

Barcelona, Spain

Do you dare to lead the digital transformation to create a more sustainable world?

At Schneider Electric, we are the leading digital partner in sustainability and efficiency for businesses, communities, and individuals. Our goal is for all people to be able to make the most of our energy and resources through the integration of processes, software, big data, and energy technologies that enable integrated management of buildings, industries, and cities. We are present in over 110 countries with a diverse and disruptive team of over 150,000 people. If you are seeking an opportunity to propel your career and challenge your creativity, we want to meet you!

All IT needs for SE are managed by Schneider Digital; spread across 303 locations in 60 countries with over 2300 staff; along with various engagements with all major Global IT Service Providers. You will be part of the dynamic Schneider Digital - HR Technology team whose mission is to "Create digital workplace of the future & Enable HR to build workforce of the future".

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We are seeking a talented individual to join the Core Architecture team as HR Systems Architect. The mission of the team is to provide our employee with a best-in-class employee experience, by ensuring a consistent and reliable architecture supporting all the applications which are part of our employees' lifecycle at Schneider.

What will you do?

The HR Systems Architect is accountable for selecting the right solutions to support the goals of the HR functions, such as Talent Acquisition, Onboarding, Human Capital Management, Talent Management, Rewards and Performance Management, Payroll, Time and Attendance, Internal Mobility, Learning, and Continuous Listening.

We focus on:
  • Choose the right tool for the job
  • Simplify and Standardize processes and tools
  • Integrations and Interfaces (seamless employee experience - #LovableEmployeeExperience).
  • Work with agile mindset in a cross-collaborative environment between different teams and stakeholders
  • Solutioning and enhancing platforms with a vision to leverage latest trends in HR and technology (AI, CoPilots, Data Mesh...)


Main responsibilities:
  • Follow market trends and make recommendations to deliver state-of-the-art solution to improve our employee lifecycle ("from hire to retire")
  • Work with HR Digital Architect, CoEs, Enterprise Architecture, Capability Owners and all the Schneider Digital organization in general while selecting and deploying the "right tool for the job"
  • Act as solution architect for the different Human Resources Capability teams
  • Conduct architecture reviews and help solutioning business problems with technical expertise
  • Define standards and processes according to architecture frameworks
  • Act as a consultant in strategic projects


What qualifications will make you successful for this role?
  • Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.
  • 5+ years of previous experience as technical expert/platform architect in major Human Capital Management solutions, such as Oracle Fusion HCM, Workday or SAP Success Factors.
  • Deep understanding of Human Resources processes (Talent Acquisition, Performance Management, Compensation and Payroll, etc.), and the typical data structures required to support those processes.
  • 10+ years of previous experience on IT-industry, as application expert, or integrations expert, or application developer, in projects involving cloud systems, integrations and data.
  • Proven experience on integrating SaaS solutions, using APIs, ETL tools and/or other type of middleware (HR or non-HR applications).
  • Experience in service-oriented architectures (HR or non-HR applications).
  • Experience in end-to-end management of IT projects (at participant level, not required as project manager).
  • Experience on IT processes to deliver services (at participant level, not required as service process owner).
  • Experience on Amazon Web Services would be an added value for the candidate.
  • Experience in AI-powered solutions would be an added value for the candidate.
  • Previous experience on People Management would be an added value for the candidate.
  • Previous experiences as programmer/coder would be an added value for the candidate.
  • Good SQL and/or databases understanding would be an added value for the candidate.


Skills
  • Deep understanding of HR processes and tools.
  • Capability to understand a business process, the underlying data structure, and capability to understand the technical requirements together with functional understanding.
  • Good understanding of Applications Integration standards and Architecture standards (TOGAF certification or similar would be an added value for the candidate).
  • Deep understanding and experience on the technical data chain: ETL, data pipelines, API, middlewares...
  • Programming skills.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Has strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Open to work on an inclusive and collaborative environment cross-department and cross-country.


What will you get?

We adapt to you:

With our flexible schedule, you'll have the freedom to adjust your work hours to accommodate your personal needs and responsibilities.

We know how great it is to work from home. With our hybrid work plan, you can enjoy working from the comfort of your home.

Need more time to relax and disconnect? With our Holy Pack, you can purchase additional vacation days to recharge when you need it most.

Celebrate holidays your way! With Floating Holidays, you can exchange holidays for other days that better suit your plans and personal preferences.

Need additional time to explore new experiences or focus on personal projects? With the Sabbatical Pack, you can request up to 2 months of extra leave (unpaid).

We value the importance of family and want to support you in all aspects of your life. Our Global Family Leave Policy provides flexible paid conditions for when you need it most, whether you're about to be a parent, need time to overcome a loss, or to care for a loved one.

We take care of you:

With access to the health and wellness platform Wellwo, you and up to 5 people of your choice can enjoy virtual medical care and 24/7 psychological support, as well as access to nutrition counseling, fitness classes, and more!

From dance classes to booking a hotel spa, we offer an agreement with Wellhub so you can access a network of thousands of gyms and sports centers to keep your body active in the way you like best.

Your well-being is our priority. You will have medical service at your workplace for close attention to any medical needs.

We empower you:

With Open Talent Market, our AI-driven professional development platform, you can connect with job opportunities, projects, and mentors at Schneider Electric globally.

We offer you the opportunity to be a shareholder of Schneider Electric and share in our achievements with our stock ownership program.

We celebrate everyone's talent and success with our recognition program, through which you can give and receive points for your achievements and redeem them for gift cards at your favorite stores.

You will have life insurance for your protection.

We offer you a Flexible Remuneration Plan in which you can choose from a variety of options, such as health insurance, meal vouchers, childcare vouchers, transportation vouchers, training, and more.

As part of our #SEGreatPeople, you will have access to an online store of Schneider Electric products with exclusive prices and super discounts.

With Club Schneider, you will enjoy special discounts at your favorite stores, restaurants, travel agencies, and other external services.

Participate in company-subsidized volunteer programs to contribute to our community and have a positive impact on your environment.

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Looking to make an IMPACT with your career?

When you are thinking about joining a new team, culture matters. At Schneider Electric, our values and behaviors are the foundation for creating a great culture to support business success. We believe that our IMPACT values - Inclusion, Mastery, Purpose, Action, Curiosity, Teamwork - starts with us.

IMPACT is also your invitation to join Schneider Electric where you can contribute to turning sustainability ambition into actions, no matter what role you play. It is a call to connect your career with the ambition of achieving a more resilient, efficient, and sustainable world.

We are looking for IMPACT Makers; exceptional people who turn sustainability ambitions into actions at the intersection of automation, electrification, and digitization. We celebrate IMPACT Makers and believe everyone has the potential to be one.

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36 billion global revenue
+13% organic growth
150 000+ employees in 100+ countries
#1 on the Global 100 World's most sustainable corporations

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Client-provided location(s): Barcelona, Spain
Job ID: Schneider_Electric-77868
Employment Type: Full Time