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# Hris Program Manager, Product Owner - Workday

- **Company:** Jobtailor
- **Location:** Santiago de Compostela, Spain
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Data Migration, Human Resources Information System (HRIS), Systems Integration, Workday HCM, Core HR, Workday, Golang
- **Published:** September 18, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.buscojobs.com.es/hris-program-manager-product-owner-workday-en-santiago-de-compostela-ID-372236227

## 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

ResponsibilitiesLead the end-to-end Workday implementation program (scope, timeline, budget, risks)Act as the primary interface between HR, IT, and external system integratorsCoordinate and challenge external consultants to ensure quality deliveryDrive requirements gathering and translate business needs into system solutionsManage governance, decision?making forums, and stakeholder alignmentOversee testing, data migration, integrations, and go?live readinessEnsure adoption through change management and communication strategiesOwn the HRIS product roadmap, prioritizing enhancements and releasesAct as the internal owner of Workday, ensuring continuous improvementManage backlog, releases, and system upgradesDrive HR process optimization leveraging system capabilitiesEnsure data quality, reporting, and analytics enablementReduce dependency on external vendors over timeCollaborate with HR leadership to align technology with business strategyRequirements5+ years in HRIS / HR Technology / HR Transformation4+ years of experience of WorkdayProven experience in Workday implementation (client?side strongly preferred)Workday certifications good to haveExperience in Core HCM and, at least one other module (Compensation, Recruiting, Talent, Learning)Strong program/project management experienceExperience managing external vendors/system integratorsSolid understanding of HR processes (e.g., Core HR, Talent, Recruiting, Payroll)Strong ownership and autonomyProficient level of EnglishAbility to operate across business and technology domainsStakeholder management at senior levelVendor management and ability to challenge external partnersStructured problem?solving and decision?making


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