Position Title: Solution Architect – HR & Legal

Location: Wimbledon (Hybrid)

Reports to: Senior Director, Technology Business Partnering for Finance, Corporate Services & ERP

ABOUT THE WELLA COMPANY

Together, WEenable individuals to look, feel, and be their true selves.

Wella Company is one of the world’s leading beauty companies, comprised of a family of iconic brands such as Wella Professionals, Clairol, OPI, Nioxin and ghd. With 6,000 employees globally, presence in over 100 countries, Wella Company and its brands enable consumers to look, feel, and be their true selves. As innovators in the hair and nail industry, Wella Company empowers its people to delight consumers, inspire beauty professionals, engage communities, and deliver sustainable growth to its stakeholders. For additional information about the Wella Company please visit www.wellacompany.com.

THE ROLE

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

EEO OPPORTUNITIES

The Wella Companywants to meet the aims and commitments set out in its equality policy. This includes not discriminating under the Equality Act 2010 and building an accurate picture of the make-up of the workforce in encouraging equality and diversity.

We offer equal employment opportunity to qualified individuals without regard to race, religion or belief, color, national origin, age, gender,disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital or civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Wella Company with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact us at:https://www.wellacompany.com/consumer-affairs

We strongly believe that cultivating a diverse workplace gives a company strength. The combination of unique skills, abilities, experiences and backgrounds creates an environment that produces extraordinary results. EOE Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled.

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