The HR Technology and Integrations Architect is a technical expert in a subspecialty within the HR Technology field. The position is responsible for technical configuration and development of systems, processes, and functionality within the University’s enterprise HR applications. The role is also responsible for developing and supporting integrations between HR applications and related University applications.
The HR Technology Architect will play a key role in break/fix support, small technical initiatives, and enterprise-wide HR technology projects. The role must provide detailed technical expertise relative to technological capabilities, limitations, application security, configuration, and data transfer alternatives.
HR Technology and Integration Architects will partner with functional and technical resources on various project teams to deliver solutions across campus. The incumbent is responsible for maintaining internal service standards and acting as an expert resource for the systems he or she supports.
The incumbent should be fluent in commonly used integration techniques and programming languages such as C, Java, XML and XSLT.
Your core responsibilities will include:
Adhere to documentation and control procedures for design, configuration, testing and migration of technical solutions. Support university data access and privacy standards.
Collaborate with functional resources, process owners, and HR Business analysts on test scenario design, unit testing, system / end-to-end testing execution.
Collaborate with project teams and process owners to ensure delivery of optimal solutions within the specified timeframes.
Demonstrate excellent oral and written communications skills.
Demonstrate excellent organization, time management and planning skills.
Demonstrate excellent problem solving, analytical and reasoning skills.
Designing solutions based on requirements gathered by HR Business Analysts or other colleagues within the HR Technology team to optimize the management of human resources at the university.
Document and execute cut-over and migration of technical solutions from test environments to production environments.
Document and execute detailed solution designs, including technical configuration and reporting requirements, security configuration, and scheduling.
Monitor features that are provided via regular HR application upgrades and facilitate the vetting, configuration, testing, and implementation of new releases.
Preferred: 2 years of experience with configuration of Workday HCM or similar applications; Experience with reporting and integrations tools including Studio, Workday Core Connector, Cloud Connector Benefits, Workday Web Services SOAP & REST; Experience supporting Human Resource technologies in a higher education setting.
Review and recommend solution options to facilitate optimal system functionality. Offer feedback and suggestions to functional stakeholders if requirements fail to comply with best practice or standards.
Other duties as assigned.
Flexibility, excellence, and passion are vital qualities within Computing Services. Inclusion, collaboration, and cultural sensitivity are valued competencies at CMU. Therefore, we are in search of a team member who is able to effectively interact with a varied population of internal and external partners at a high level of integrity. We are looking for someone who shares our values and who will support the mission of the university through their work.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree
3-5 Years of Relevant Work Experience
A combination of education and relevant experience from which comparable knowledge is demonstrated may be considered.
Requirements:
Successful background check
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Joining the CMU team opens the door to an array of exceptional benefits.
Benefits eligible employees enjoy a wide array of benefits including comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance as well as a generous retirement savings program with employer contributions. Unlock your potential with tuition benefits, take well-deserved breaks with ample paid time off and observed holidays, and rest easy with life and accidental death and disability insurance.
Additional perks include a free Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus pass, access to our Family Concierge Team to help navigate childcare needs, fitness center access, and much more!
For a comprehensive overview of the benefits available, explore our Benefits page.
At Carnegie Mellon, we value the whole package when extending offers of employment. Beyond credentials, we evaluate the role and responsibilities, your valuable work experience, and the knowledge gained through education and training. We appreciate your unique skills and the perspective you bring. Your journey with us is about more than just a job; it’s about finding the perfect fit for your professional growth and personal aspirations.
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Location
Pittsburgh, PAJob Function
Systems Administration and SupportPosition Type
Staff – RegularFull Time/Part time
Full timePay Basis
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's Degree
- 3-5 Years of Relevant Work Experience
- Successful background check
- Fluency in integration techniques and programming languages such as C, Java, XML and XSLT
- Experience with application integrations, configuration, data transfer, and security configuration
- Document and execute cut-over, migration, and detailed solution designs
- Collaborate on test scenario design, unit and end-to-end testing
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Excellent organization, time management, planning, and problem-solving skills
- 2 years of experience with configuration of Workday HCM or similar applications
- Experience with reporting and integrations tools including Workday Studio, Workday Core Connector, Cloud Connector Benefits, Workday Web Services (SOAP & REST)
- Experience supporting Human Resource technologies in a higher education setting
Carnegie Mellon University Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Carnegie Mellon University and has not been reviewed or approved by Carnegie Mellon University.
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Retirement Support — Retirement support is positioned as a standout, with automatic employer contributions to a TIAA-administered plan at 8% of base salary (and 9.78% for 9‑month academic appointments), plus optional employee deferrals. Vesting after three years is clearly specified, which helps set expectations for long-term value.
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Parental & Family Support — Parental and family support is strengthened by 100% paid parental leave for six weeks and 100% paid maternity leave for 6–8 weeks (delivery-type dependent), effective July 1, 2024. Childcare support is also referenced through a Cyert Center subsidy up to $5,000 per family, alongside no-cost EAP access.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellbeing and lifestyle benefits include free Pittsburgh Regional Transit access and access to fitness classes and facilities, adding recurring non-cash value to the overall package. Pittsburgh’s relatively affordable cost of living can further increase the perceived adequacy of a given salary compared with higher-cost coastal hubs.
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