IT Solution Architect

Role: Solution Architect - HR Transformation
Contract: Fixed-Term - 3 Months
Location: Nottingham, Beeston
Recruitment Partner: Kershia Broughton

Are you ready to make a significant impact in the world of HR transformation? At Boots, we are looking for a Solution Architect - HR Transformation to join our dynamic Technology team in Nottingham, Beeston.

The Solution Architect will lead the end-to-end solution design for a major HR transformation programme. This role is responsible for defining the target architecture, ensuring alignment with business objectives, and guiding the implementation of HR platform modules such as Core HR, Talent, Payroll, Absence, Recruitment, and Learning. The architect will act as the primary design authority, partnering with HR, IT, and implementation partners to deliver a scalable, secure, and future-proof solution.

As the accountable Solution Architect, they are involved in the full project lifecycle and will ensure that the solution developed is true to the agreed design and/or will manage changes to the design. They will assist the Portfolio Technical Lead and Project Manager to resolve technical issues. Work with Enterprise Architecture to understand Strategy and Roadmaps to identify and deliver appropriate solutions.

What you’ll be doing:

In this pivotal role, you will:

• Own the overall HR platform architecture, ensuring alignment with enterprise standards and transformation goals.

• Translate business requirements into robust, integrated, and compliant solution designs.

• Lead the creation of end-to-end process flows, data models, and security frameworks.

• Define configuration standards, design principles, and architectural guardrails for the project.

• Act as the primary design authority, collaborating with HR, IT, and implementation partners.

• Ensure that the solution developed is true to the agreed design throughout the project lifecycle.

• Impact assess proposed design changes throughout the delivery life cycle to ensure that the objectives and requirements of the project are still met.

• Oversee API usage, middleware patterns, and data exchange protocols.

• Ensure compliance with security, GDPR, and organisational data governance policies.

• Advise on testing of non-functional, operational and technical requirements, review results and assist with analysing and resolving defects where required.

• Assist the Project Manager and Technical Lead to resolve technical issues arising on the project promptly to keep the project on track.

• Manage relationships with the vendor, SI partners, and third-party vendors.

What you’ll need to have (our must-haves):

• Proven experience in delivering large Oracle HCM Cloud or Workday implementations in a Solution Architect or Lead Consultant Role.

• Deep knowledge of at least three Oracle HCM and/or Workday modules with a broad understanding across the full suite.

• Strong understanding of HR platform data models, integrations, reporting tools, workflows and approvals and data migration tools/methodologies.

• Proven experience defining target operating models, solution blueprints, and integration architectures.

• Strong understanding of cloud architecture principles and SaaS implementation best practices.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

• Ability to influence senior leaders and drive consensus in fast-paced environments.

It would be great if you also have:

• Oracle Cloud HCM or Workday certifications.

• Experience with global HR deployments across multiple geographies.

• Background in HR process optimisation or HR technology strategy.

• Familiarity with Agile delivery methodologies.

Where your brilliance can take you:

At Boots, we believe in your potential. You’ll have the opportunity to grow your career within a supportive environment that champions learning and development. Your contributions will be valued, and you’ll be empowered to shape the future of our HR transformation.

Why Boots?

We work every day to build a brilliant Boots for our people so they can make a difference for our customers and colleagues. Our culture is built on collaboration, trust, and inclusion.

Rewards designed for you:

• Boots Retirement Savings Plan (Up to 6%)

• Discretionary annual bonus

• Generous employee discounts

• Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay and gift card for anyone expecting or adopting a child

• Flexible benefits scheme including options for additional holiday, discounted gym membership, life assurance, activity passes, and much more.

• Access to free, 24/7 counselling and support through TELUS Health, our Employee Assistance Programme.

There’s lots more in our benefits and discounts, MyBoosts – there to give you that little lift in your everyday. Find out more at http://boots.jobs/rewards. Exclusions may apply; eligible roles only.

A bit about us:
At Boots, we're proud to be an equal opportunity employer, creating a place where everyone feels welcome, supported, and free to be themselves. We believe that when our people feel valued and included, they thrive, so we're committed to creating a brilliant Boots for our people so they can make a difference for our customers and colleagues every time.

What’s next?
If you apply, our team will be in touch to let you know the outcome of your application or to arrange next steps. Where a role is advertised as full-time, we are open to discussing part-time and job share options. If you require additional support as part of the application and interview process, we are happy to provide reasonable adjustments to help you be at your best.

We hope to hear from you soon.
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