Head of HR Technology Integrations & Platform Engineering (VP / Director)

We are seeking a senior, hands-on technology leader to own and modernize the global HR integration and platform engineering function supporting Workday and the broader HR technology ecosystem.

This role will lead the architecture, governance, and operational resilience of 180+ Workday integrations , while shaping the future of HR data platforms, analytics, and AI enablement , including the use of modern data platforms such as Databricks .

The ideal candidate is a technical player-coach with deep expertise in Workday integrations, API and file-based data exchange, and enterprise platform engineering , combined with proven experience leading global teams in complex, regulated environments .

This is a VP/Director-level leadership role with high visibility across HR, Technology, Cybersecurity, Data, and senior business leadership. The successful candidate must be equally comfortable reviewing detailed integration designs, guiding engineers, and influencing enterprise strategy .

This role owns one of the most critical technology layers in the enterprise - the integration and data backbone connecting Workday to the broader ecosystem .

- Drive modernization from legacy file-based integrations to API-driven and event-based architectures - Shape the HR data strategy , enabling analytics, reporting, and AI use cases - Strengthen security, compliance, and audit readiness across all integrations - Influence enterprise decisions across HR, Data, Cybersecurity, and Architecture

This is a unique opportunity to combine deep technical leadership, large-scale platform ownership, and enterprise transformation impact .

- Own the HR integration and platform engineering strategy , roadmap, and standards across Workday and connected systems - Lead modernization toward API-first, scalable, and event-driven integration patterns - Establish KPIs for integration health, reliability, SLA performance, and audit readiness - Partner with HR, Data, Cybersecurity, and Architecture leaders to align delivery with enterprise priorities

- Own end-to-end governance of 180+ Workday integrations , ensuring scalability, security, and operational resilience - Define and enforce standards across:

- Workday Studio, EIB, Core Connectors, PECI, RaaS - REST/SOAP APIs and middleware - Secure file transfer and data exchange frameworks

- Drive improvements in monitoring, observability, incident management, and change control - Ensure all integrations meet enterprise data, security, and compliance standards

- Act as a senior technical authority for complex integration and platform issues - Guide engineering teams on:

- API design and integration patterns - Data mapping, validation, and reconciliation - Performance, scalability, and fault tolerance

- SFTP, NDM, PGP encryption, scheduling frameworks, and network controls

- Partner with cybersecurity teams on IAM, MFA, encryption, and data protection controls

- Lead integration strategy supporting the HR data ecosystem and data lake architecture - Enable data pipelines for analytics, reporting, and AI use cases - Drive adoption of modern data platforms (e.g., Databricks ) to support:

- Scalable HR data processing - Advanced analytics and workforce insights - Data engineering and pipeline standardization

- Ensure strong data governance, lineage, quality, and privacy controls

- Balance delivery across BAU operations, regulatory commitments, and transformation initiatives - Ensure robust disaster recovery, business continuity, and operational resilience - Drive disciplined SDLC, ARB governance, and change management practices - Lead remediation efforts tied to cybersecurity and regulatory programs

- Lead, mentor, and scale a global team of integration engineers and HR technology specialists - Build a high-performing engineering culture focused on:

- Accountability and delivery excellence - Technical depth and continuous learning - Clear communication and stakeholder engagement

- 15+ years of experience in enterprise technology, HR systems, or integration engineering - Deep hands-on expertise with Workday integration technologies :

- Studio, EIB, Core Connectors, PECI, XML/XSLT, RaaS - REST and SOAP APIs

- API architecture and middleware patterns - Secure file transfer (SFTP, NDM), encryption, and data exchange frameworks

- Proven leadership of large-scale, global integration ecosystems - Experience in regulated industries (financial services preferred) - Strong understanding of cybersecurity, IAM, MFA, encryption, and audit controls - Demonstrated ability to lead and develop high-performing technical teams

- Experience with Databricks or similar data platforms (Snowflake, Azure Data Lake, etc.) - Experience enabling HR data lakes, analytics, and AI-driven use cases - Familiarity with integration/middleware platforms (e.g., MuleSoft, Boomi, Informatica) - Workday certifications or advanced Workday training - Experience with:

- Linux, SQL Server, Oracle - Autosys or enterprise scheduling tools - Monitoring/observability platforms (e.g., Splunk)