# HRIS Program Manager & Product Owner (Workday)

> Guess Europe Sagl · A Coruña, Spain (Hybrid) · Full-time · Posted 2026-07-07

**Workplace:** hybrid

**Department:** HR

## 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.

**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 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

-   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

Don’t miss your chance to join a progressive and sustainable global company, which is constantly looking for new challenges and opportunities to grow in a competitive and tough market.

Guess promotes a people-first workspace, where their well-being and their development are part of the history and the success of the brand.

Do you think we’re a good match for you? Apply now to be part of our family!

## Apply

[Apply at Guess Europe Sagl](https://apply.workable.com/guess-europe-sagl/j/465A021822/apply)

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