ServiceNow Architect (HRSD) - Inside IR35 - 6 months - Remote

ServiceNow HRSD Solution Architect Seeking a ServiceNow HRSD Solution Architect to lead the transformation of an existing HR Service Delivery environment towards a scalable, maintainable, and ServiceNow best-practice operating model.The focus will be on reducing customisation, removing technical debt, increasing adoption of out-of-the-box functionality, and ensuring the platform can be efficiently upgraded and enhanced. Strong stakeholder engagement, communication, and soft skills are essential. Key Responsibilities Assess existing HRSD implementation, including customisations, integrations, workflows, and data models.Identify technical debt, unsupported design patterns, and upgrade risks.Review HR processes against ServiceNow best practices.Define target-state architecture and roadmap.Drive adoption of out-of-the-box functionality.Retire bespoke workflows, scripts, and catalogue items where appropriate.Establish architecture governance, standards, and design principles.Support upgrade readiness and release management activities.Present architecture recommendations and transformation roadmaps.Support the development of a ServiceNow HRSD Knowledge Centre. Experience Required Extensive ServiceNow HRSD experience.Proven experience assessing and remediating ServiceNow environments.Experience leading platform transformation and optimisation programmes.Strong understanding of HRSD architecture and governance.Experience reducing customisation and driving OOTB adoption.Knowledge ..... full job details .....