IT value stream architect (hire to retire)

As an IT value stream architect for the HR – Hire to Retire value stream at Tata Steel Netherlands (TSN), you are responsible for defining, safeguarding, and evolving the end-to-end application and integration architecture that supports the complete employee lifecycle: from recruitment and onboarding, through development and workforce management, to retirement and offboarding.

Dit ga jij doen

The Hire to Retire value stream covers all core HR processes, including recruitment, onboarding, employee master data, workforce administration, payroll-related integrations, learning & development, absence management, travel, and retirement processes. Within this value stream, you will provide architectural direction across key HR applications and platforms such as SAP SuccessFactors (including Employee Central), Neocase, Visma Verzuim, Youforce, Egencia, Netive, Tatasteeljobs.nl, ATR and related HR data and integration layers.

You will operate within the IT Value Stream Architecture team, part of Applications & Transformation within Digital Technologies (DT), delivering secure, scalable and future-proof digital solutions across Tata Steel Netherlands. As value stream architect, you:

• Define and maintain the architecture vision, principles, and roadmap for the HR – Hire to Retire value stream, aligned with HR and DCT strategy.
• Translate HR strategy, Digital Core Transformation (DCT) objectives, and regulatory requirements into robust, scalable application and integration architectures.
• Ensure strong focus on HR data integrity, privacy (GDPR), security, performance, and maintainability across the HR landscape.
• Guard architectural consistency and alignment with enterprise standards, DCT guardrails, and IT governance.
• Work closely with Value Stream Owners, HR stakeholders, Product Owners, application teams, platform teams, and external vendors.
• Support Agile and DevOps teams with clear architectural guidance, enabling controlled, compliant, and high-quality delivery of change.

Dit bieden wij jou

The opportunity to contribute to a leading and sustainable steel company while growing professionally within a dynamic and supportive environment. At Tata Steel Netherlands, you are given the space to develop your expertise further and actively shape your career path.

• Excellent work-life balance: 28 vacation days and 11.5 ADV days, with additional flexibility through flex-hour accrual.
• Profit-sharing scheme, fixed 2% year-end bonus, and 8% holiday allowance.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including reimbursement of medical expenses and other allowances.
• Strong pension scheme with a 70% employer contribution by Tata Steel.
• Hybrid working options supporting flexibility and work-life balance.
• A professional environment where architecture, quality, security, privacy, and sustainability are key priorities.

Herken jij jezelf?

You are an experienced architect with a strong affinity for HR processes and digital HR platforms. You combine strategic thinking with hands-on architectural leadership in complex, integrated IT landscapes and understand how to balance global HR standardisation with local business needs. You are able to clearly communicate complex HR and SAP architecture concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. You bring strong expertise in enterprise architecture concepts, including value streams, business capabilities, integration patterns, and IT governance. In addition, you bring:

• A master’s level education in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Full professional proficiency in Dutch (both written and spoken) is required to effectively collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.
• 5+ years of experience in IT Solution / Application Architecture within large, complex organisations.
• Proven knowledge and experience with SAP HR solutions, preferably SAP SuccessFactors (including Employee Central and related modules).
• Strong understanding of Hire to Retire processes, HR data models, and HR integrations in an enterprise context.
• Experience with SaaS-based HR applications and complex integration landscapes.
• Experience with ArchiMate for modelling and communicating value stream and solution architectures.
• Experience working in Agile / DevOps environments, preferably in a SAFe for Architects context.

Jouw collega’s

‘Alles heeft tegenwoordig een stekker’

Peter-Jan, Tata Steel

Jouw werkomgeving

You will be part of the IT Value Stream Architecture team within IT Applications & Transformation, a core pillar of Digital Technologies at Tata Steel Netherlands.

Digital Technologies plays a central role in shaping the organization’s digital backbone and is responsible for architecture, platforms, applications, data, and digital services across TSN. IT Applications & Transformation drives the modernization of the application landscape in line with the Digital Core Transformation programme.

Within the HR, Hire to Retire value stream, you play a key role in shaping the digital HR backbone of TSN. You directly contribute to a seamless employee experience, compliant HR operations, workforce transparency, and sustainable organisational development by ensuring a coherent and future-proof architecture across the end-to-end HR domain.