Job Description

Monthly Gross Salary Starting from €4,000 with potential increase available based on experience

Are you a visionary architect passionate about harnessing technology to transform HR functions? Join us at Freshfields as our Lead Architect for HR Technology — a global role at the cornerstone of our architectural and digital strategy for HR.

About the Role
As Lead Architect, you will drive the direction, design, and implementation of cutting-edge HR technology solutions in a truly global environment. You’ll collaborate closely with HR, Product, and IT stakeholders to co-create and execute an architectural vision, ensuring alignment with business outcomes and our overall IT Strategy.

Key aspects of the role include:

• Defining and assuring innovative HR platforms and integrated solutions, with a focus on security, integrity, performance, and interoperability.

• Designing platform architectures, integration patterns, and high-quality documentation for diverse audiences.

• Influencing and communicating with senior stakeholders, clearly articulating technical options and recommendations.

• Ensuring seamless integration of HR platforms with adjacent systems like finance, ERP, identity, and analytics.

• Promoting standardisation across teams and championing best practices.

• Providing hands-on support in areas such as prototyping, data modelling, and integration design as needed.

• Upholding effective governance, compliance, and data privacy across HR technology.

• Mentoring and developing capability across delivery teams, business SMEs, and architects.

What We’re Looking For

• Broad understanding of modern HR platforms (e.g., HCM, Talent, Compensation, Recruitment, Payroll) and their data models.

• Strong experience in architectural leadership across HR technology initiatives or platform transformations.

• Proven ability to influence at a strategic level and communicate technology concepts to senior business leaders.

• Demonstrated experience in end-to-end delivery of technology solutions, including requirements, design, build, and transition.

• Expertise in integration (APIs, middleware, event-driven patterns) and a good grasp of how HR systems interact with wider enterprise technology.

• Strong knowledge of identity, privacy, security, and compliance considerations within HR domains.

Desirable:

• Familiarity with regulated, partnership, or professional services environments.

• Exposure to HR analytics, workforce insights, or data visualisation.

• Understanding of workflow automation or AI-driven HR capabilities.

What We Offer You

We believe in creating an environment where people can thrive. Here’s what you can expect when you join us:

• Flexible working Mostly remote—coordinate with your team to find what works best.

• Attractive office location with shared parking spots available.

• Monthly lifestyle allowance An extra 6% on top of your base salary to spend on wellness, learning, or other perks.

• Daily meal allowance €8.50 per working day, fully covered.

• Extra days off to help you recharge.

• Life assurance to support your loved ones.

• Up to 20 days paid leave for sickness or caring responsibilities.

• Annual performance bonus based on your contribution.

• Daily office refreshments to keep you energised.

• Unlimited LinkedIn Learning access to support your growth.

• Well-being support through apps and an Employee Assistance Programme.

• Events and workshops throughout the year.

• Opportunities to give back through volunteering and charity initiatives.