Global Employee Lifecycle Process Owner (Workday)

electrolux; Kraków; Hybrid; PLN 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Electrolux Group in Kraków, Poland, is seeking a Global Employee Lifecycle Process Owner to shape and optimize our people processes and data governance. You will bridge HR Operations, HR Technology, and business stakeholders to deliver simple, scalable digital solutions.

The role requires Workday expertise, process excellence, and change agility. You will drive standardization across regions, lead automation projects, and ensure compliant, high-quality data while enabling continuous improvement

Qualifications

• Solid HR experience in a multinational environment.
• Significant Workday expertise as System User or SME.
• Experience in Process Owner / Global Process Lead / HR Operations or Workday SME roles.
• Strong understanding of employee lifecycle processes and data management.
• Proven track record in process improvement, standardization, automation, and digital transformation.
• Agile, global mindset with strong communication and stakeholder management.
• Experience across countries and functions.

Responsibilities

• Own and continuously improve global employee lifecycle and people data processes.
• Act as the global subject matter expert for People Data and Workday-related processes.
• Partner with HR Technology teams to translate business requirements into system solutions.
• Lead process standardization and simplification initiatives across regions and functions.
• Drive automation and digital transformation projects to boost efficiency and data quality.
• Analyze complex process and system challenges and identify scalable solutions.
• Support changes to data structures, standards, and governance frameworks.
• Review enhancements and changes for alignment with global standards.
• Support implementation activities including requirements, testing, and training.
• Develop process docs and knowledge materials.
• Promote best-practice use of Workday and HR tech.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure privacy compliance.
• Monitor trends and drive ongoing innovation.

Skills

Workday SME

HR processes

Process improvement

Agile

Stakeholder management

Data governance

Digital transformation

Tools

Workday

HR tech platforms

Job description

Job Description

Share your ideas. Shape a better world.

At Electrolux Group, our vision is to be the home appliance industry leader in consumer satisfaction by delivering outstanding lifetime experiences with solutions that always get better. We share ideas and collaborate so that together, we can develop solutions that deliver more enjoyable and sustainable living.

Come, join us as you are. We believe diverse perspectives make us stronger and more innovative. In our global community of people from 100+ countries, we listen to each other, actively contribute and grow together.

Join us in our exciting quest to build the future home!

About the role:

Are you passionate about HR technology, data, and continuous improvement? Join us in shaping and optimizing global people processes, driving data excellence, and unlocking the value of digital HR solutions.

As our Global Employee Lifecycle Process Owner, you will play a key role in driving the evolution of our global employee lifecycle processes and people data governance. Acting as the bridge between HR Operations, HR Technology, and business stakeholders, you will ensure that our processes are simple, scalable, compliant, and enabled by best‑in‑class digital solutions.

This role requires a strong combination of Workday expertise, process excellence, and change agility. You will identify opportunities to improve the employee experience, drive standardization across regions, and help shape the future of our people processes through technology, automation, and continuous improvement.

What you’ll do:

• Own and continuously improve global employee lifecycle and people data processes.
• Act as the global subject matter expert for People Data and Workday-related processes.
• Partner closely with HR Technology teams to ensure business requirements are translated into effective system solutions.
• Lead process standardization and simplification initiatives across regions and functions.
• Drive continuous improvement, automation, and digital transformation projects that enhance efficiency, user experience, and data quality.
• Analyze complex process and system challenges and identify scalable solutions.
• Support and influence changes to people data structures, standards, and governance frameworks.
• Review and assess system enhancements, process changes, and improvement opportunities, ensuring alignment with business needs and global standards.
• Support implementation activities including requirements clarification, testing, documentation, communication, and change management.
• Develop and maintain process documentation, standard operating procedures, and knowledge materials.
• Promote best-practice use of Workday and related HR technologies.
• Collaborate with global stakeholders to ensure compliance with data privacy regulations and internal policies.
• Actively monitor industry trends, technology developments, and emerging best practices to drive ongoing innovation.

Your qualifications:

• Solid HR experience in a multinational environment, including significant Workday expertise as System User or SME.
• Previous experience in a similar Process Owner, Global Process Lead, HR Operations, or Workday Subject Matter Expert role.
• Strong understanding of employee lifecycle processes, people data management, and HR operations.
• Proven track record in process improvement, standardization, automation, and digital transformation initiatives as a member or owner.
• Agile and adaptable, with the ability to thrive in a global environment.
• Strong digital mindset and passion for leveraging technology to improve processes and user experience.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.
• Effective communicator, able to translate complex business and system requirements into practical solutions.
• Experience working across countries, functions, and diverse stakeholder groups.
• High attention to detail combined with a proactive, solution-oriented approach.

Where you will be:

This is a full‑time position, based in Kraków, Poland. We work in a hybrid model (5 days of remote work per month).

As part of Electrolux Group, we will continuously invest in you and your development. There are no barriers to where your career could take you.

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