Solutions Architect

Working at Allegis Global Solutions (AGS) is more than just a job. It’s a career. It’s a community of people who invest in your development and empower you to blaze your own trail. Each of us is here to create real, measurable impact that moves needles. We operate beyond "roles" or "jobs" to realize the opportunity to make meaningful contributions to a bigger idea. Because we believe that when you build a workforce that’s designed to harness human enterprise, you design a workforce that’s built for impact.

At AGS, we help companies all over the world transform their people into a competitive advantage. It’s not about filling seats. It’s about designing workforces to meet missions and unleash the most transformative power in business today: The power of human enterprise.

With services around the globe, we have a point of view on the future of work that enables us to be a transformative partner in the way work gets done for our clients’ organizations. Meeting clients where they are, we design a plan and guide them along a transformational journey, applying bold actions and diverse minds to solve the most complex challenges - from permanent and extended workforce management to services procurement, consulting, direct sourcing and our Universal Workforce Model™.

We also represent over 100 countries and speak dozens of languages. So as you’re building relationships and doing your job, you’ll be exposed to other cultures and advancement opportunities while expanding your knowledge of global markets and strategies.

The Solutions Architect is responsible for ensuring that client solutions are being considered and recommended to contain the most efficient technological and business processes enabling the capabilities required to meet specific business needs. This process involves working closely with internal and external stakeholders, project teams and subject matter experts (SME’s) providing leadership and holistic views into cross-business and functional solutions.

This role is responsible for overall technical solution, including TA/HR configuration, integrations, testing, and data modeling. Will be required in overseeing all technical design and requirements, ensuring application is designed properly to requirements.

Responsibilities

Architecture not only provides the business with what is needed, but also allows the business to select and implement effective solutions on time minimizing downstream maintenance, quality inefficiencies and long-term operational cost. Engagement goals with the Architecture team include leadership and execution coverage across the following three areas:

• Thought Leadership
• Solution Governance
• Lead Development for Solutions

The Consulting Solutions Architect functions within the HR Advisory Consulting team:

• Provides technical and project leadership on complex end-to-end enterprise recommendations, expansion opportunities and operational program efficiencies
• Leads requirements gathering, solution design and testing of client solutions
• Analyses clients’ business and technical challenges and designs comprehensive solutions that integrate smoothly into customer environments
• Provides consultation to internal and external leadership on TA/HR technology best practices and trends
• Research and documents industry trends & technologies and advocates courses of action to maintain cost effectiveness and competitiveness
• Oversees and supports project data collection, modelling and analysis
• Coordinates & provides input to technology and data staging (functional and technical)
• Manages technical documentation creation, analysis and maintenance (specifications, technology documents, error handling guides, test scenarios, etc.)
• Runs project meetings in conjunction with other team members, providing technology considerations, notes and takeaways
• Conducts technology research and analysis supporting project business rules
• Provides pre-sales technical support including RFx responses, presenting at BD pitches, conducting solution design, and reviewing contracts as needed for technical and invoicing requirements
• Coaches and mentors team members to promote knowledge-sharing and professional growth

Required Skills

• Expert proficiency in creating effective architectural designs for highly complex programs
• Advanced knowledge of HR Technologies, specializing in ATS, CRM, workforce management, performance analytics, succession planning, recruitment marketing, etc.
• Expert consulting, negotiating, communicating, consensus building, influencing, presentation and facilitation skills with both internal and external stakeholders of all levels
• Expert innovator with the ability to think beyond established standards and processes
• Expert-level knowledge and experience applying current and emerging technology solutions and trends to solve for complex business problems
• Working knowledge of various consulting/project methodologies, including Agile PM, Design Thinking Methodology, and Test Automation
• Extensive knowledge of integration file formats and canonical structures, transmission protocols and transformation technologies
• Basic to moderate understanding of coding languages & mathematical logic
• Exceptional leadership skills demonstrated through the project and technical leadership experience
• Expert-level ability to understand overall company strategy and best practices to apply in assigned projects/initiatives
• Expert-level ability to communicate highly complex technical information clearly and articulately to all levels and audiences
• Thorough knowledge of process modelling techniques and protocols
• Expert-level knowledge of the staffing industry, HR practices, and payroll and accounting processes

Experience and Education

• Seven+ (7) years of TA/HR experience preferred
• Three+ (3) years of integration experience preferred
• Three+ (3) years of client facing consultative experience with executive stakeholders
• Experience with project management, reporting and data modelling
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
• Consulting experience preferred
• Multi-National experience preferred

Location disclaimer: This position is open to North America locations outside of California, Colorado, New Jersey, New York, Washington and Maryland.

Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. This role is eligible for the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Hospital plans
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Company paid Basic Life and AD&D as well as voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Company paid short and long-term disability
• Health & Dependent Care Spending Accounts (HSA & DCFSA)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Assistance
• Time Off/Leave(PTO, Allegis Group Paid Family Leave, Parental Leave

At QWA, we recognize our people are our strength. We are an equal opportunity (M/F/Disability/Veterans) and consider all applications without regard to race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other status protected by applicable law. We value our people, their varying perspectives and are committed to fostering an environment where they can bring their whole selves to work.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [email protected] for accommodation options.

In accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, employment is contingent upon verification of identity and authorization to work in the United States. All persons hired will be required to complete Form I-9 and provide acceptable documentation as required by law.