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# HRIS Program Manager & Product Owner

- **Company:** Guess? India Private Limited
- **Location:** Spain
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Data Migration, Human Resources Information System (HRIS), Systems Integration, Workday HCM, Core HR, Workday, Golang
- **Published:** July 12, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.jobleads.com/es/job/e8a5ad6742a15b8af58e73c185649547b

## About the Role

* 5+ years in HRIS / HR Technology / HR Transformation
 * 4+ years of experience of Workday
 * Proven experience in Workday implementation (client-side strongly preferred)
 * Workday certifications good to have
 * Experience in Core HCM and, at least one other module (Compensation, Recruiting, Talent, Learning)
 * Strong program/project management experience
 * Experience managing external vendors/system integrators
 * Solid understanding of HR processes (e.g., Core HR, Talent, Recruiting, Payroll)
 * Strong ownership and autonomy
 * Proficient level of English
 * Ability to operate across business and technology domains
 * Stakeholder management at senior level
 * Vendor management and ability to challenge external partners
 * Structured problem-solving and decision-making

## Description

Lead the end-to-end implementation of Workday and transition into the long-term ownership, optimization, and evolution of the HRIS landscape.

This role combines program delivery excellence with product ownership mindset, ensuring sustained business value beyond go-live., Phase 1: Implementation (0-24 months)

 * Lead the end-to-end Workday implementation program (scope, timeline, budget, risks)
 * Act as the primary interface between HR, IT, and external system integrators
 * Coordinate and challenge external consultants to ensure quality delivery
 * Drive requirements gathering and translate business needs into system solutions
 * Manage governance, decision-making forums, and stakeholder alignment
 * Oversee testing, data migration, integrations, and go-live readiness
 * Ensure adoption through change management and communication strategies

Phase 2: Product Ownership & Evolution (Post go-live)

 * Own the HRIS product roadmap, prioritizing enhancements and releases
 * Act as the internal owner of Workday, ensuring continuous improvement
 * Manage backlog, releases, and system upgrades
 * Drive HR process optimization leveraging system capabilitiesEnsure data quality, reporting, and analytics enablement
 * Reduce dependency on external vendors over time
 * Collaborate with HR leadership to align technology with business strategy


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