Workday Product Owner

At WithSecure™, we protect businesses all over the world. Our SaaS solutions safeguard against modern cyber threats, and our innovative Co-security approach reflects our belief that true protection requires collaboration and shared expertise. No one can solve every cyber security problem alone. Our vision is to become Europe’s flagship in cyber security. Every day, our talented teams work to prevent cyber extortion, secure critical infrastructure, and prevent misuse of sensitive data. At WithSecure, it’s our people who make us exceptional – a diverse community that values passion, purpose, and a commitment to workplace well-being. If you’re ready to make an impact with a company that’s transforming cybersecurity, we’d love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

Product Ownership & Roadmap

• Co-develop and continuously evolve the Workday HCM roadmap in close collaboration with Business, HR and IT stakeholders, ensuring alignment with business needs and strategic priorities.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and prioritize system features and improvements.
• Ensure a user-centric approach to development, balancing operational efficiency with a high-quality employee experience.
• Coordinate and lead planning, testing, and communication efforts around Workday’s semi-annual releases.
  
  

HR System Development

• Lead or contribute to Workday development initiatives across all HR domains, including Core HCM, Compensation, Absence, and Talent. Joint ownership of development for domains in Workday that intersect HR and Finance operations.
• Continuously identify and drive opportunities to streamline and automate people processes and improve efficiency through system enhancements and process design.
• Provide guidance on system capabilities and limitations; contribute to decision-making through comparison with other HRIS solutions where appropriate.
  
  

Support & Governance

• Serve as a key support to HR Business Partners (BHR) and the Shared Services Center (SSC):
• Execute mass data uploads, fulfill data and reporting requests, and managing business process fixes
• Support the resolution of process-related issues in ongoing HR and SSC operations, such as related to access
• Triage and address Workday-related inquiries from employees and managers, partnering with relevant stakeholders as needed.
• Proactively manage data integrity, optimize existing system configurations, and support integrations.
  

Experience & Skills

• Proven experience in HR technology with in-depth expertise in one or more HR functional areas (e.g., talent acquisition, compensation, performance, core HR).
• Hands-on experience with Workday configurations, security roles, reporting, and business processes.
• Comfortable working with agile development methodologies and related tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence).
• Awareness of Workday's limitations and opportunities, with comparative knowledge of other HRIS platforms considered a plus.
• Excellent English communication skills – clear, concise, and effective in both written and verbal forms.
  
  

Soft Skills & Mindset

• Strategic thinker with the ability to connect detailed system development to broader business goals. Ability to see the big picture beyond individual silos.
• Highly collaborative and inquisitive, able to understand needs across multiple domains.
• Committed to stakeholder enablement by promoting self-sufficiency across the organization.
• Constructive challenger, able to evaluate and manage conflicting stakeholder requests effectively.
• Flexible and resilient in fast-changing environments. Continuous improvement orientation, with a curious and adaptive mindset and initiative to drive change. Forward-thinking attitude toward digital transformation, including openness to AI-enabled enhancements.
• Enjoys hands-on system work, approaching challenges methodically and persistently to develop and validate effective solutions.
• Strong attention to detail and discretion in handling confidential and sensitive data.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Human Resources, Information Systems, Business, or a other applicable field.
• Workday Pro certification or equivalent hands-on expertise is considered beneficial, but not required.
• Experience working in SaaS, technology, or fast-paced international environments is an advantage.