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Solution Architect – HR & Legal (SuccessFactors)

Wella Company

Wimbledon, London, United KingdomHybrid

About the role

TL;DR

Own end-to-end architecture for HR and Legal platforms, with SAP SuccessFactors (Employee Central, Talent, Learning or Experience), employee experience, and AI-enabled solutions such as copilots, automation and analytics. Lead integrations across HR, Legal, ERP, CRM and external platforms, covering APIs, middleware, event-driven architecture, data governance, PII and cybersecurity. You’ll work with senior HR, Legal, IT, data and AI stakeholders; the package includes four weeks of remote work abroad.

We are seeking a Solution Architect with strong domain expertise in Human Resources and Legal technology, combined with a deep understanding of AI-enabled solutions, enterprise integrations, and data-driven platforms. This role will define and deliver end-to-end architecture for HR and Legal solutions, ensuring scalability, integration, and alignment with enterprise AI and data strategies.

Key Responsibilities

  • Define end-to-end architecture for HR and Legal platforms with a focus on SAP SuccessFactors and employee experience solutions
  • Design AI-enabled HR and Legal solutions (e.g., copilots, automation, personalization, analytics-driven insights)
  • Lead integration architecture across HR, Legal, enterprise systems (ERP, CRM), and external platforms
  • Translate business requirements into scalable, secure, and reusable solution designs
  • Ensure alignment with enterprise AI platform, data architecture, and governance standards
  • Drive adoption of digital employee experience capabilities (self-service, workflows, intelligent automation)
  • Collaborate with HR, Legal, IT, data, and AI teams to deliver cross-functional solutions
  • Define and enforce integration and API standards, data flows, and system interoperability
  • Support solution governance, architecture reviews, and design assurance
  • Lead vendor and platform selection decisions with an enterprise architecture lens

Essential Skills, Experience & Qualifications

Essential Experience

  • Significant experience as a Solution Architect or Enterprise Architect in HR/Legal technology
  • Deep expertise in SAP SuccessFactors (Employee Central, Talent, Learning, or Experience modules)
  • Strong understanding of employee experience platforms and legal workplace solutions
  • Experience delivering AI solutions (e.g., chatbots, copilots, automation, personalization, analytics)
  • Hands-on experience with enterprise integrations (APIs, middleware, event-driven architectures)
  • Strong data architecture knowledge (data models, data pipelines, governance, analytics. Cybersecurity, PII management)
  • Experience working with cloud-based architectures and SaaS platforms
  • Ability to work across business and technical stakeholders at senior levels
  • Strong problem-solving and architectural design skills

Preferred Experience

  • Experience with HR/Legal transformations or large-scale digital transformation programs
  • Familiarity with AI/ML platforms and generative AI capabilities
  • Knowledge of enterprise data platforms, analytics, and semantic models
  • Experience with low-code platforms and workflow automation
  • Exposure to privacy, compliance, and HR / Legal data regulations
  • Experience working with global organizations and multi-region deployments

Key Capabilities

  • Strategic thinking and enterprise architecture mindset
  • Ability to simplify complex architecture into clear, business-friendly narratives
  • Strong collaboration across HR, Legal, IT, data, and AI domains
  • Focus on reusability, scalability, and governance-by-design
  • Outcome-driven approach focused on business value and employee impact

What We Offer

  • 25 days holiday + additional day off for your birthday (not including bank holidays)
  • 3 days’ personal leave for your own signification life events
  • 2 paid days off for volunteering/charity work
  • Optional Wella Pension Scheme (8% employer contribution, 3% employee contribution)
  • Optional Family Private Medical Insurance Cover
  • Income Protection
  • Life Insurance (8x base salary up to 2 million payable in the event of your death in service of Wella)
  • Staff Discount (80% of all hair products, 40% OPI, 1 x 50% ghd)
  • EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
  • Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave
  • Gym Benefits
  • Eye Tests
  • WOW Program (Bonus following exit from KKR, eligible after successful probation. For permanent employees only)
  • Workplace/Nursery Benefits
  • 4 weeks working remotely abroad
  • Early Friday Finish during Summer
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