Workday Product Owner – Talent Acquisition

This is not a traditional product role. As the Workday Talent Acquisition Product Owner, you will architect the strategic roadmap for our Talent Acquisition technology ecosystem. You will play a pivotal role in harmonizing business processes, Talent Acquisition workflows, and data architecture to drive informed decision-making and elevate the employee experience.

Serving as the executive-facing product leader for Talent Acquisition systems, you will sit within HR while operating at the intersection of strategy, technology, and operations. You will own the roadmap end-to-end, influence HR priorities, and help lead delivery within a scaled Agile environment.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives on ownership, brings a strong point of view, and wants to leave a lasting impact on how a growing organization leverages Workday.

What Youââ¬â¢ll Do

Own the Strategy

• Collaborate with the stakeholder to evolve the multi-year vision, strategy, and roadmap for Talent Acquisition technology

• Partner with senior HR and business leaders to align product direction with HR priorities and growth goals

• Serve as the voice of the business, influencing decisions across HR, IT, Finance, and external partners

• Establish and track KPIs to measure product success, adoption, and business impact

Lead Product Execution

• Own and prioritize a complex product backlog, balancing strategic initiatives, regulatory needs, and operational improvements

• Lead engagement within the Agile Release Train (ART), including PI planning, sprint execution, and release alignment

• Translate high-level business needs into clear, actionable user stories and scalable solutions

• Ensure high-quality delivery through rigorous testing, validation, and continuous improvement

Drive Integration & Optimization

• Oversee the ecosystem of integrations across Workday, payroll, finance, and third-party benefits providers

• Continuously evaluate system performance, data integrity, and user experience to identify opportunities for optimization

• Champion automation, simplification, and innovation across HCM processes

Elevate the Employee Experience & Governance

• Collaborate with the IT team to design solutions that improve the end-to-end employee journey.

• Ensure system compliance with regulatory requirements while minimizing operational friction

• Proactively identify risks and implement scalable governance and controls

What You Bring

• Proven experience owning and driving product strategy in a complex, cross-functional environment

• Deep expertise in Talent Acquisition and supporting technologies

• Strong experience with Workday (highly preferred) or similar HCM platforms

• Demonstrated success operating within Agile frameworks at scale (SAFe or similar)

• Ability to influence senior stakeholders and translate business strategy into technology outcomes

• Analytical mindset with a track record of using data to drive decisions and outcomes

What We''re Looking For:

• Bachelorââ¬â¢s degree or certifications preferred

• 7+ years of experience in product ownership, HR technology, or related roles

• Experience leading enterprise-level initiatives from concept through delivery and optimization preferred

Our Approach to Flexible Work

We operate on a hybrid schedule that balances in-person collaboration with flexibilityââ¬âallowing our teams to stay connected while doing their best work.

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