Lead, IT Architecture

Job Title: Lead, IT Architecture Job Code: 36142 Job Location: Melbourne, FL; Remote Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked – and have every other Friday off Job Description: Responsible for providing comprehensive technical support, maintenance, and optimization of the organization’s Human Resources and Payroll platforms. Act as a key liaison between HR, Payroll, and Information Technology, translating business needs into effective system solutions and technical designs that support operational efficiency to meet the broader business goals. Essential Functions: Serve as the primary HRIT liaison for HR and Payroll teams, providing expert-level support, system insights, and technical solutions across HCM platforms. Collaborate with MSP partners, internal IT, and business stakeholders to translate functional requirements into detailed technical designs and configuration specifications. Investigate, analyze, and resolve system issues, data discrepancies, and process gaps, ensuring timely remediation and root-cause prevention. Develop and maintain frameworks, standards, and best practices for system enhancements, integrations, and technical change management. Architect scalable, maintainable, and secure system solutions that meet current and future business needs. Create and maintain technical documentation, including design documents, configuration guides, integration mappings, and implementation plans. Identify potential technical risks, performance issues, and system constraints, implementing mitigation strategies to ensure platform stability and continuity. Manage and support system maintenance cycles—including releases, upgrades, patches, and regression testing—to ensure consistent and reliable system performance. Proactively identify opportunities for process automation, workflow optimization, and system enhancements to improve operational efficiency. Ensure compliance with organizational policies, security protocols, data privacy regulations, and retention standards across all HCM system components. Maintain strong internal controls and proper segregation of duties within system roles, access permissions, and configuration activities. Support end‑users by diagnosing issues, coordinating resolutions, and enhancing system knowledge through documentation and training, when required. Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 9 years prior experience or Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior experience In lieu of degree, minimum 13 years of prior experience. 5+ years of experience in HRIT with strong HR system experience. Preferred Additional Skills: Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, evolving environment. In-depth knowledge of HCM platforms, programing language & PeopleSoft HR 9.2. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail and accuracy Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to explain complex technical issues to non-technical users Experience collaborating with teams of developers and managing consecutive IT projects Proficient in programming language SQR Ability to align technical solutions with business goals Strong organizational and time-management skills Experience working with cross-functional teams and managing stakeholder expectations Ability to handle confidential information with integrity and professionalism In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in California, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Washington, and the Greater D.C, Denver, or NYC areas is $125,000-$232,000. The salary range for this role in Colorado state, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New York state, and Vermont is $108,500-$201,500. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. L3Harris also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements. #LI-NR1 Apply To This Job