Sr. HR Technology Engineer

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Sr. HR Technology Engineer based in United States.

This is a senior technical role responsible for the architecture, configuration, security, and operational performance of an enterprise HR technology ecosystem.

You will serve as the escalation point for complex technical issues and provide advanced guidance on platform decisions, access governance, and process design.

The role combines hands-on engineering with leadership across system releases, integrations, upgrades, and major implementations.

You will work closely with HR, IT, Legal, Compliance, vendors, and other stakeholders to ensure HR systems remain secure, reliable, and scalable.

The position offers significant autonomy and the opportunity to improve technology supporting the full employee lifecycle.

You will also mentor technical peers, strengthen documentation, and promote continuous improvement across HR Technology Operations.

The role is ideal for an experienced HR technology professional who enjoys solving complex problems while remaining deeply hands-on.

• Serve as the senior technical subject matter expert across HR technology platforms, providing advanced configuration, architecture guidance, and complex troubleshooting.
• Design and implement scalable technology solutions that address current business needs while strengthening the long-term HR technology ecosystem.
• Lead system releases, upgrades, and major implementations, coordinating testing, stakeholder communication, deployment activities, and post-launch support.
• Design and maintain role-based access, permissions, and security frameworks across HR platforms in alignment with enterprise data governance standards.
• Monitor system performance and proactively implement enhancements that improve efficiency, accuracy, reliability, and user experience.
• Act as the escalation point for complex technical issues, determining appropriate solutions and engaging IT, vendors, or HR leadership when necessary.
• Partner with IT, Legal, and Compliance to support data privacy, security, regulatory, and organizational requirements.
• Represent HR Technology in projects involving HR teams, IT, vendors, and other stakeholders, including system implementations and integrations.
• Provide technical expertise during solution design discussions, ensuring configurations are operationally sound and architecturally defensible.
• Develop and deliver training for Engineers and Coordinators on system processes, platform capabilities, and compliance requirements.
• Mentor technical peers through documentation, hands-on demonstrations, knowledge sharing, and ongoing guidance.
• Maintain comprehensive configuration records, process documentation, and change logs as accurate and auditable resources.
• Support I-9 compliance administration, audits, and E-Verify processes for corporate hires.
• Contribute to HR technology and data compliance audits while maintaining awareness of relevant platform updates, industry trends, and regulatory requirements.

• 5--7 years of HRIS or HR systems experience, with demonstrated progression into senior-level technical responsibilities.
• Deep hands-on experience with HR platform configuration, systems management, and complex troubleshooting within an enterprise HRIS or HCM environment.
• Proven experience leading system releases, upgrades, or implementations, including testing, stakeholder communication, and post-launch support.
• Strong expertise in access governance, role-based permissions, data security, and HR technology controls.
• Excellent problem-solving and critical-thinking skills, with the ability to independently diagnose and resolve complex technical issues.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders.
• Sound judgment, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage competing priorities independently while maintaining confidentiality.
• Strong understanding of HR functions, business processes, and the role of HR technology in supporting organizational operations.
• Advanced experience with UKG Pro, UKG Workforce Management, or a comparable enterprise HRIS platform is preferred.
• Experience with iCIMS, Betterworks, Qualtrics, or Confirm is a plus.
• Familiarity with I-9 compliance administration, E-Verify, HR compliance audits, and data security frameworks is preferred.
• Understanding of system…