HRIS Program Manager, Product Owner – Workday

GUESS?, Inc.

Manage Workday implementation and take ownership of HRIS product lifecycle. Collaborating with HR and IT to ensure successful project delivery and system optimization.

Posted 7/7/2026full-timeA Coruña • 🇪🇸 SpainMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in leading Workday implementations, managing HRIS product roadmaps, and optimizing HR processes through technology. Proficient in stakeholder management, vendor coordination, and ensuring data quality and analytics enablement.

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Workday ImplementationHRIS ManagementProgram/Project ManagementStakeholder ManagementVendor Management

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Hard Skills

WorkdayCore HCMCompensation ModuleRecruiting ModuleTalent ModuleLearning ModuleData MigrationIntegrationsReportingAnalytics

Soft Skills

Strong OwnershipStructured Problem-SolvingDecision-MakingChange ManagementCommunication Strategies

Tools & Technologies

HRISExternal System Integrators

Certifications & Qualifications

Workday Certifications

Industry Keywords

HR TechnologyHR TransformationGovernanceBusiness StrategyProcess Optimization

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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
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 capabilities
Ensure data quality, reporting, and analytics enablement
Reduce dependency on external vendors over time
Collaborate with HR leadership to align technology with business strategy

Requirements

What you’ll need

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

Benefits

Comp & perks

An International, fresh and dynamic working environment
Physical & Mental Health programs, sustainable projects and workshop promoted by Guess Community
Training & Development platform and paths
Discount on our products both online and in stores