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Get Access To All JobsThe HR Technology team is seeking an HR Technology Architect to support and enhance Workday Benefits and related HR technologies. This professional role is responsible for the ongoing configuration, support, development, and optimization of Workday Benefits processes, with a particular focus on annual Open Enrollment, benefits administration, and employee self-service functionality.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys solving complex business challenges in a collaborative environment. You will play a critical role in supporting systems and processes that directly impact employees and their benefits experience, while partnering closely with Human Resources, Benefits, Payroll, Information Systems, and campus stakeholders across Carnegie Mellon University.
Core Responsibilities:
- Serve as a technical lead for Workday Benefits configuration, maintenance, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Support the planning, configuration, testing, and execution of the university's annual Open Enrollment process, ensuring a seamless employee experience and accurate downstream integrations.
- Design and implement solutions based on requirements gathered by HR Business Analysts, Benefits staff, and other stakeholders to improve benefits administration and related HR processes.
- Review and recommend solution options that maximize Workday functionality while aligning with university policies, compliance requirements, and industry best practices.
- Configure and maintain benefit plans, eligibility rules, enrollment events, life events, benefit reporting, notifications, and integrations within Workday.
- Document and execute detailed solution designs, including configuration requirements, reporting specifications, security considerations, testing plans, and deployment activities.
- Partner with functional teams and HR Business Analysts to develop test scenarios and perform unit, integration, and end-to-end testing.
- Support migration of solutions from test environments to production environments following established change management procedures.
- Monitor Workday releases and new functionality related to Benefits, Open Enrollment, and employee self-service, facilitating evaluation, testing, and implementation of enhancements.
- Maintain compliance with university data privacy, security, and governance standards.
- Provide support during critical benefits administration periods, including Open Enrollment and major benefits-related initiatives.
- Other duties as assigned.
You Should Demonstrate:
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and systems-thinking skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong organizational, planning, and time-management abilities.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail.
- Commitment to delivering exceptional customer service and improving the employee experience.
Successful candidates will enjoy working in a highly collaborative environment and partnering with stakeholders across Human Resources, Benefits, Payroll, and Information Systems. A passion for leveraging technology to improve benefits administration and employee experiences is essential.
Flexibility, problem solving, integrity, customer focus, and a willingness to learn are important qualities within Human Resources. Inclusion, collaboration, and cultural sensitivity are valued competencies at CMU. We seek individuals who share these values and are committed to supporting the mission of the university through their work.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field; equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered. Master's degree preferred.
- Minimum three years of experience supporting HRIS systems, preferably with a focus on Benefits administration.
- Experience configuring and supporting Workday Benefits, Open Enrollment, and related reporting tools strongly preferred.
- Experience supporting Workday HCM or comparable cloud-based HCM platforms required.
- Experience supporting HR technologies within a higher education environment is a plus.
- A combination of education and relevant experience from which comparable knowledge can be demonstrated will be considered.
A combination of education and relevant experience from which comparable knowledge is demonstrated may be considered.
Requirements
- Successful completion of a background check.
Are you interested in an exciting opportunity with an exceptional organization?! Apply today!
Joining the CMU team opens the door to an array of exceptional benefits.
Benefits eligible employees enjoy a wide array of benefits including comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance as well as a generous retirement savings program with employer contributions. Unlock your potential with tuition benefits, take well-deserved breaks with ample paid time off and observed holidays, and rest easy with life and accidental death and disability insurance.
Additional perks include a free Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus pass, access to our Family Concierge Team to help navigate childcare needs, fitness center access, and much more!
For a comprehensive overview of the benefits available, explore our Benefits page.
At Carnegie Mellon, we value the whole package when extending offers of employment. Beyond credentials, we evaluate the role and responsibilities, your valuable work experience, and the knowledge gained through education and training. We appreciate your unique skills and the perspective you bring. Your journey with us is about more than just a job; it’s about finding the perfect fit for your professional growth and personal aspirations.
Are you interested in an exciting opportunity with an exceptional organization?! Apply today!
Location
Remote
Job Function
Systems Administration and Support
Position Type
Staff – Fixed Term (Fixed Term)
Full Time/Part time
Part time
Pay Basis
Hourly
More Information:
- Please visit “Why Carnegie Mellon” to learn more about becoming part of an institution inspiring innovations that change the world.
Carnegie Mellon University is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran.
Statement of Assurance
The HR Technology team is seeking an HR Technology Architect to support and enhance Workday Benefits and related HR technologies. This professional role is responsible for the ongoing configuration, support, development, and optimization of Workday Benefits processes, with a particular focus on annual Open Enrollment, benefits administration, and employee self-service functionality.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys solving complex business challenges in a collaborative environment. You will play a critical role in supporting systems and processes that directly impact employees and their benefits experience, while partnering closely with Human Resources, Benefits, Payroll, Information Systems, and campus stakeholders across Carnegie Mellon University.
Core Responsibilities:
- Serve as a technical lead for Workday Benefits configuration, maintenance, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Support the planning, configuration, testing, and execution of the university's annual Open Enrollment process, ensuring a seamless employee experience and accurate downstream integrations.
- Design and implement solutions based on requirements gathered by HR Business Analysts, Benefits staff, and other stakeholders to improve benefits administration and related HR processes.
- Review and recommend solution options that maximize Workday functionality while aligning with university policies, compliance requirements, and industry best practices.
- Configure and maintain benefit plans, eligibility rules, enrollment events, life events, benefit reporting, notifications, and integrations within Workday.
- Document and execute detailed solution designs, including configuration requirements, reporting specifications, security considerations, testing plans, and deployment activities.
- Partner with functional teams and HR Business Analysts to develop test scenarios and perform unit, integration, and end-to-end testing.
- Support migration of solutions from test environments to production environments following established change management procedures.
- Monitor Workday releases and new functionality related to Benefits, Open Enrollment, and employee self-service, facilitating evaluation, testing, and implementation of enhancements.
- Maintain compliance with university data privacy, security, and governance standards.
- Provide support during critical benefits administration periods, including Open Enrollment and major benefits-related initiatives.
- Other duties as assigned.
You Should Demonstrate:
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and systems-thinking skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong organizational, planning, and time-management abilities.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail.
- Commitment to delivering exceptional customer service and improving the employee experience.
Successful candidates will enjoy working in a highly collaborative environment and partnering with stakeholders across Human Resources, Benefits, Payroll, and Information Systems. A passion for leveraging technology to improve benefits administration and employee experiences is essential.
Flexibility, problem solving, integrity, customer focus, and a willingness to learn are important qualities within Human Resources. Inclusion, collaboration, and cultural sensitivity are valued competencies at CMU. We seek individuals who share these values and are committed to supporting the mission of the university through their work.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field; equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered. Master's degree preferred.
- Minimum three years of experience supporting HRIS systems, preferably with a focus on Benefits administration.
- Experience configuring and supporting Workday Benefits, Open Enrollment, and related reporting tools strongly preferred.
- Experience supporting Workday HCM or comparable cloud-based HCM platforms required.
- Experience supporting HR technologies within a higher education environment is a plus.
- A combination of education and relevant experience from which comparable knowledge can be demonstrated will be considered.
A combination of education and relevant experience from which comparable knowledge is demonstrated may be considered.
Requirements
- Successful completion of a background check.
Are you interested in an exciting opportunity with an exceptional organization?! Apply today!
Joining the CMU team opens the door to an array of exceptional benefits.
Benefits eligible employees enjoy a wide array of benefits including comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance as well as a generous retirement savings program with employer contributions. Unlock your potential with tuition benefits, take well-deserved breaks with ample paid time off and observed holidays, and rest easy with life and accidental death and disability insurance.
Additional perks include a free Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus pass, access to our Family Concierge Team to help navigate childcare needs, fitness center access, and much more!
For a comprehensive overview of the benefits available, explore our Benefits page.
At Carnegie Mellon, we value the whole package when extending offers of employment. Beyond credentials, we evaluate the role and responsibilities, your valuable work experience, and the knowledge gained through education and training. We appreciate your unique skills and the perspective you bring. Your journey with us is about more than just a job; it’s about finding the perfect fit for your professional growth and personal aspirations.
Are you interested in an exciting opportunity with an exceptional organization?! Apply today!
Location
Remote
Job Function
Systems Administration and Support
Position Type
Staff – Fixed Term (Fixed Term)
Full Time/Part time
Part time
Pay Basis
Hourly
More Information:
- Please visit “Why Carnegie Mellon” to learn more about becoming part of an institution inspiring innovations that change the world.
Carnegie Mellon University is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran.
Statement of Assurance
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Technology Consultant
Align your degree to the SOC code
Technology Consultant maps to SOC code 15-1299 in DOL filings. Your degree field must directly relate to that classification. If your background is in business rather than a technical discipline, gather transcripts and coursework records that demonstrate the technical core before applications begin.
Check employer LCA filing history on Migrate Mate
Search Technology Consultant LCA filings by employer on Migrate Mate to see which companies have actively certified positions under this title. That filing history tells you which employers understand the H-1B process for this role before you invest time applying.
Target cap-exempt employers to skip the lottery
Universities, nonprofit research institutions, and government-affiliated entities can file H-1B petitions year-round without lottery registration. Technology Consultant roles at these organizations, such as IT strategy or systems advisory positions, let you start without waiting for an April registration window.
Verify the prevailing wage before accepting an offer
Run your job title, location, and experience level through the OFLC Wage Search before you sign. Your offered salary must meet the Level I through Level IV threshold DOL certifies on the LCA, and a shortfall means the employer must refile or renegotiate before USCIS will approve.
Document consulting deliverables to prove specialty occupation
USCIS scrutinizes Technology Consultant petitions because the title can describe both specialized and generalist work. Collect project scopes, architecture documents, and client-facing deliverables that demonstrate your role requires theoretical and practical application of a specific technical discipline.
Negotiate filing costs and timeline before your start date
Employers can legally pass some H-1B fees to you, but attorney fees and the I-129 filing fee must be covered by the employer. Clarify who pays premium processing if your start date is firm, since standard USCIS adjudication can run several months past filing.
H-1B Visa Technology Consultant: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Technology Consultant role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
It depends on how the employer defines the position. USCIS requires that the role normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related specific field. A Technology Consultant role tied to systems architecture, enterprise software, or cybersecurity strategy typically qualifies. A broadly defined role that accepts any business degree often does not. The job description and your academic credentials both factor into the adjudication.
Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for Technology Consultant positions?
Large consulting firms, enterprise software companies, and financial institutions with in-house technology advisory functions are the most consistent sponsors for this title. You can identify active sponsors by reviewing DOL Labor Condition Application disclosure data, which shows which employers have filed certified LCAs under the Technology Consultant job title. Migrate Mate surfaces this data by employer so you can filter for companies with a documented H-1B filing history before applying.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new Technology Consultant role without losing my place in line?
Yes. H-1B portability under AC21 lets you change employers and start working for the new company as soon as the transfer petition is filed, provided your original petition was approved and you've been in valid H-1B status. The new employer files a new I-129, and USCIS adjudicates it without restarting the clock on any priority date you hold for an immigrant petition.
How does USCIS evaluate Technology Consultant petitions compared to other IT roles?
Technology Consultant petitions receive closer scrutiny than titles like Software Engineer or Data Scientist because the title is broad and historically associated with generalist work. USCIS looks for a demonstrated connection between a specific technical degree field and the actual duties. Employers strengthen petitions by using precise SOC codes, attaching detailed position descriptions, and providing organizational charts that show where specialized technical expertise is required.
What happens to my H-1B status if my consulting project ends before my petition expires?
If your employer terminates your position, you enter a 60-day grace period during which you can transfer to a new H-1B employer, change to another visa status, or depart the country. You don't need to wait for approval of the new petition to begin working for the new employer if you file a transfer while still in status. Project-based consulting roles make this scenario more common, so maintaining current I-94 records and petition documents is practical preparation.