Workday HCM Product Owner - Recruiting

Applicantz; United States; Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Applicantz is seeking a Workday Product Owner / Business Systems Analyst to optimize Workday processes and support Talent Acquisition initiatives. The role demands strong Workday expertise and involves managing product backlogs, leading release activities, and collaborating closely with business stakeholders.

The ideal candidate should have a robust background in HR processes, Workday modules, and experience in Agile environments. This position is integral to streamlining operations and enhancing functionality across the organization.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience supporting Workday HCM.
• Experience as a Product Owner or Business Systems Analyst.
• Understanding of Talent Acquisition and HR business processes.
• Experience managing Workday releases and testing cycles.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Active Workday Certifications in HCM and Recruiting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Liaison between Talent Acquisition, People Services, and technical teams.
• Document business requirements and translate them into solutions.
• Manage the product backlog and prioritize enhancements.
• Lead Workday release management activities.
• Develop release communications and training materials.
• Streamline HR processes through system enhancements.

Skills

Workday HCM

Workday Recruiting

Product Ownership

Business Systems Analysis

Release Management

Stakeholder Management

Jira

Confluence

Change Management

Tools

Airtable

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

We are seeking a Workday Product Owner / Business Systems Analyst with certified expertise in Workday HCM and Recruiting to support Talent Acquisition and People Services initiatives. This role will partner closely with business stakeholders, HR teams, and technical support teams to optimize Workday processes, manage enhancements, and lead Workday release activities.

The ideal candidate will have strong Workday functional expertise, experience managing product backlogs, and a proven track record of supporting Workday HCM and Recruiting modules in a fast-paced environment.

Top skills - Workday HCM, Workday Recruiting, Product Ownership, Business Systems Analysis, Release Management, Talent Acquisition, Stakeholder Management, Jira, Confluence, Change Management

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary liaison between Talent Acquisition, People Services, and technical support teams.
• Gather, analyze, and document business requirements and translate them into functional solutions.
• Own and manage the product backlog, prioritize enhancements, and drive delivery of business value.
• Lead Workday bi-annual release management activities, including impact assessments, testing coordination, and deployment readiness.
• Develop release communications and training materials for stakeholders and end users.
• Identify opportunities to streamline HR and recruiting processes through system enhancements.
• Ensure Workday configurations align with business objectives, compliance requirements, and industry best practices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support ongoing system improvements and project initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience supporting Workday HCM.
• Experience working as a Product Owner, Business Systems Analyst, or similar functional role.
• Strong understanding of Talent Acquisition, Recruiting, and HR business processes.
• Experience managing Workday releases, testing cycles, and change management activities.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication, and project coordination skills.
• Experience with Jira, Confluence, Airtable, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Active Workday Certifications in HCM and Recruiting preferred

Nice to Have

• Experience supporting enterprise-scale Workday implementations and enhancements.
• Experience working in Agile environments.
• Strong background in release planning, user acceptance testing (UAT), and process optimization.

Our Fortune Technology client is ranked as one of the best companies to work with, in the world. As a global leader in 3D design, engineering, and entertainment software, they foster a progressive culture, creativity, and a flexible work environment using cutting‑edge technologies.