Lead workday product owner (w2 Only )

10+ years in HR Tech / Workday with deep Comp & Benefits expertise
* Strong understanding of Workday modules:
* Advanced Compensation
* Benefits Administration
* Experience working in product-based operating models
* Ability to balance strategy + hands-on execution
* Strong stakeholder management at executive levels
Role Summary
A senior, product-oriented leader responsible for shaping and delivering the Compensation & Benefits product ecosystem within Workday. This role combines deep functional expertise with technical acumen to drive roadmap, innovation (including AI), and scalable solutions aligned with business strategy. Additionally, this role will rethink and modernize the end-to-end Benefits experience across outsourced vendor ecosystems (e.g., Alight) and integrated platforms.
Key Responsibilities
Product Strategy & Roadmap
* Define and own the Comp & Benefits product vision and multi-year roadmap
* Translate business strategy into clear product outcomes, features, and priorities
* Lead prioritization using value-based frameworks (experience, efficiency, compliance)
Domain Expertise & Advisory
* Act as a trusted advisor to Total Rewards leaders
* Provide deep expertise in:
* Compensation cycles (merit, bonus, equity)
* Benefits design & administration
* Regulatory and compliance considerations
* Challenge and guide business stakeholders toward simplified, scalable processes
Solution Design & Delivery
* Partner with solution engineers and architects to design scalable Workday configurations
* Drive end-to-end product lifecycle (discovery → design → build → release)
* Lead prototyping and design thinking sessions
Innovation & AI Enablement
* Identify opportunities for:
* AI-driven compensation insights (pay equity, recommendations)
* Benefits personalization and decision support
* Partner with platform teams to integrate AI, automation, and analytics
Execution & Governance
* Own backlog, prioritization, and delivery alignment
* Ensure alignment with platform standards, data governance, and security
* Drive adoption and measure outcomes (e.g., comp cycle efficiency, employee experience)"

Role Descriptions: Product Ownership StrategyOwn the Core HR Recruiting product portfolioDefine roadmap acrossHire Onboard Manage Exit lifecycleAlign with enterprise priorities (scale| experience| compliance)Domain ExpertiseDeep knowledge ofCore HR (worker data| org structures| business processes)Recruiting workflows (sourcing offer hire)Simplify complex workflows and eliminate frictionExperience Journey DesignRedesign moments that matterHiring manager experienceCandidate experienceEmployee lifecycle eventsDrive self-service and automation-first mindsetSolutioning DeliveryWork closely withSolution engineersIntegration teamsLead design and prototyping ofRecruiting workflowsCore HR processesEnsure scalable and reusable configurationsAI AutomationDriveAI-enabled recruiting (screening| matching)Intelligent workflows (case management| onboarding)Partner with tools likeWorkday AI SANA integrations (as applicable)Execution GovernanceOwn backlog and prioritizationEnsure alignment withData governanceSecurity modelsIntegration standards
Essential Skills: Product Ownership StrategyOwn the Core HR Recruiting product portfolioDefine roadmap acrossHire Onboard Manage Exit lifecycleAlign with enterprise priorities (scale| experience| compliance)Domain ExpertiseDeep knowledge ofCore HR (worker data| org structures| business processes)Recruiting workflows (sourcing offer hire)Simplify complex workflows and eliminate frictionExperience Journey DesignRedesign moments that matterHiring manager experienceCandidate experienceEmployee lifecycle eventsDrive self-service and automation-first mindsetSolutioning DeliveryWork closely withSolution engineersIntegration teamsLead design and prototyping ofRecruiting workflowsCore HR processesEnsure scalable and reusable configurationsAI AutomationDriveAI-enabled recruiting (screening| matching)Intelligent workflows (case management| onboarding)Partner with tools likeWorkday AI SANA integrations (as applicable)Execution GovernanceOwn backlog and prioritizationEnsure alignment withData governanceSecurity modelsIntegration standards
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Skills: Workday Onboarding