Solutions Architect

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 TA/HR experience preferred Itegration experience preferred 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

At AGS we operate a hybrid working policy – we recognise individuals want the flexibility of working from home but with the option to be in an office. In line with our company policy, employees are expected to work from the office on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday. Our UK AGS office locations are Bracknell, London and Birmingham with client site locations across the UK.

If you’re lucky enough to be within a commutable distance of one of our AGS collaborative offices, this will be your allocated work home but you’ll still have the piece of mind to flex your working week accordingly. On occasion some of our job adverts will state an in-office/on-site need but rest assured you’ll be with a wonderful team to work, develop and grow.

We want everyone to be able to perform at their best during our recruitment process and as a Disability Confident Committed employer, we will offer an interview to applicants with a disability or long‑term condition who best meet the minimum or essential criteria for the role.

We want our recruitment process to be inclusive and accessible to all, so if you have a disability or long‑term condition (for example dyslexia, anxiety, autism, a mobility condition or hearing loss) and need us to make any adjustments, changes or do anything differently, please let us know by emailing [email protected] and we will do our best to make suitable arrangements.

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.