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.

CORE JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

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

QUALIFICATIONS

- 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

- 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

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📌 HRIS Program Manager & Product Owner (Workday) (La Coruña)
🏢 GUESS? India Private
📍 La Coruña