Lead Technical Architect – Payroll Systems

Summary: The Lead Technical Architect – Payroll Systems will oversee technical activities related to payroll systems for a leading tech client in London. This role involves collaboration with HR, vendors, and IT teams to optimize payroll processes and ensure system integration and data management. The architect will also lead testing and compliance efforts while managing stakeholder relationships and change requests. A strong technical background in payroll transformation and excellent communication skills are essential for success in this position.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and coordinate technical activities across assigned countries, serving as the primary tech point of contact between HR/Payroll, vendors, and the Tech team.
• Conduct comprehensive AS IS landscape analyses to identify optimization opportunities.
• Design and manage integrations between payroll systems, ensuring compatibility and performance.
• Oversee data migration activities, ensuring accuracy, integrity, and security of payroll data.
• Collaborate with test managers to define and execute testing strategies for payroll system components.
• Champion adherence to company policies and payroll transformation guidelines.
• Build relationships with vendors to define technical requirements and act as a trusted advisor to Business Leads.
• Identify and escalate technical deviations, proposing innovative solutions to keep projects on track.
• Manage technology-related change requests and ensure effective knowledge transfer.

Key Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
• Proven experience leading technical aspects of large-scale payroll transformation programs.
• Strong proficiency in AS IS landscape creation, system design, and process optimization.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and foster collaboration.
• Excellent communication skills for conveying complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Experience managing relationships with external vendors and aligning technical requirements.
• Familiarity with project management methodologies; certification (e.g., PMP, Agile) is a strong asset.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with adaptability and problem-solving skills.
• Fluent English communication skills, both verbal and written.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: London

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT