Global Clothing Brand

Client Background

HRchitect partnered with a leading global clothing brand to define and execute a strategy for modernizing its HR technology landscape. The organization operated across multiple regions with over 60,000 employees, but lacked a unified global view of its workforce.

The company relied on a fragmented set of systems, including Lawson (on-premise ERP) for HR and Payroll, iCIMS for recruiting, Cornerstone for learning management, and internally built SharePoint applications for employee self-service. While Lawson supported U.S. employees effectively, it did not provide a scalable or comprehensive solution for global workforce management.

The Challenge

As the organization continued to grow globally, its HR technology landscape struggled to keep pace. The company relied on a mix of disconnected systems, including an on-premise ERP for HR and Payroll, alongside separate solutions for recruiting, learning, and employee self-service. This fragmented environment created inefficiencies, limited data visibility, and increased administrative burden across HR functions.

A key challenge was the lack of a unified, global system. While the existing HR platform supported U.S. employees, it did not provide a comprehensive or scalable solution for managing the organization’s international workforce. This resulted in inconsistent processes, limited reporting capabilities, and an inability to gain a holistic view of employee data across regions.

Additionally, reliance on legacy systems and internally built applications introduced risks related to compliance, data integrity, and long-term sustainability. The organization needed a modern, integrated solution that could support global operations, improve process efficiency, and align with future growth objectives.

Client Profile

• Global apparel company (manufacturing, retail, wholesale)

• Over 60,000 employees across 38 countries

• Headquartered in Winston-Salem, NC

• Complex, multi-system HR technology landscape

The Project

Over a 20-week engagement, including multiple onsite sessions, HRchitect led a comprehensive HR technology strategy initiative. The project began with in-depth discovery and requirements gathering to understand the organization’s current challenges and define a future-state vision.

HRchitect developed a detailed roadmap outlining key improvements across HR processes, compliance, and vendor-supported services. A critical objective was to transition from a regionally focused system to a scalable, global HCM platform that could support the organization’s international workforce.

In parallel, HRchitect created a business case to justify the transformation, aligning technology investments with operational efficiencies and long-term growth goals. The team also defined system requirements to support a formal evaluation process.

Following the strategy phase, HRchitect led the evaluation and selection of a new global HCM solution, ensuring alignment with the organization’s functional, technical, and geographic requirements.

Key Benefits

• Global workforce visibility and consistency

• Streamlined HR processes across regions

• Reduced reliance on legacy and manual systems

• Improved compliance and data governance

• Scalable foundation for future expansion

The Results

Through its partnership with HRchitect, the organization successfully established a clear and actionable global HCM technology strategy aligned to its long-term business objectives. The newly defined roadmap provided a structured path toward modernizing HR systems, improving process efficiency, and enhancing compliance across all regions.

By leading a thorough evaluation and selection process, HRchitect helped the client identify and invest in a scalable global HCM solution capable of supporting its diverse and growing workforce. The transition away from legacy and disconnected systems positioned the organization to achieve greater data integrity, improved reporting capabilities, and a unified view of employee information worldwide.

As a result, the company is now better equipped to support continued global expansion, streamline HR operations, and deliver a more consistent and efficient employee experience across all geographies.