Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Applicantz is seeking a Workday Product Owner / Business Systems Analyst with certified expertise in Workday HCM and Recruiting to support Talent Acquisition and People Services initiatives. This role involves partnering with business stakeholders and HR teams to optimize Workday processes and manage enhancements.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary liaison between Talent Acquisition, People Services, and technical support teams
- Gather, analyze, and document business requirements and translate them into functional solutions
- Own and manage the product backlog, prioritize enhancements, and drive delivery of business value
- Lead Workday bi-annual release management activities, including impact assessments, testing coordination, and deployment readiness
- Develop release communications and training materials for stakeholders and end users
- Identify opportunities to streamline HR and recruiting processes through system enhancements
- Ensure Workday configurations align with business objectives, compliance requirements, and industry best practices
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support ongoing system improvements and project initiatives
Skills
- 3+ years of experience supporting Workday HCM
- Experience working as a Product Owner, Business Systems Analyst, or similar functional role
- Strong understanding of Talent Acquisition, Recruiting, and HR business processes
- Experience managing Workday releases, testing cycles, and change management activities
- Strong stakeholder management, communication, and project coordination skills
- Experience with Jira, Confluence, Airtable, and Microsoft Office Suite
- Active Workday Certifications in HCM and Recruiting preferred
- Experience supporting enterprise-scale Workday implementations and enhancements
- Experience working in Agile environments
- Strong background in release planning, user acceptance testing (UAT), and process optimization
Company Overview
Empowering businesses of all sizes with access to bright talent for project solutions, staffing, and freelance expertise. It was founded in 2001, and is headquartered in Houston, TX, US, with a workforce of 201-500 employees. Its website is https://www.applicantz.com.Company H1B Sponsorship
Applicantz has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 3 in 2025, 1 in 2022, 4 in 2021, 1 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.