HR Systems Product Owner

At Kognitiv Inc., we’re redefining what it means to be a Workday partner. As one of the fastest-growing companies in the ecosystem, we bring deep expertise, innovative thinking, and a people-first mindset to everything we do. We’re not just building better Workday solutions—we’re building a company where talented people thrive.

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The HR Systems Product Owner is responsible for the strategic design, implementation, and continuous optimization of the organization's global human resources technology ecosystem. This role ensures data integrity, global compliance, and a seamless end-user experience for a distributed workforce.

Responsibilities

• System Architecture & Strategy: Lead the internal HR Systems roadmap, prioritizing feature releases and configurations that align with global business scaling.

• Ecosystem Integration: Act as the primary architect for data flows between platforms to ensure a "single source of truth."

• Process Optimization: Design and document automated workflows for the full employee lifecycle to minimize manual intervention.

• Global Compliance: Configure systems to meet regional regulatory requirements, including GDPR/data privacy standards, localized tax logic, and labor law configurations.

• Stakeholder Management: Translate complex business requirements from HR, Finance, and Legal into technical specifications and functional system improvements.

• Data Governance: Maintain high standards of data quality through regular audits, validation rules, and robust reporting/analytics.

Qualifications

• Experience: 5+ years of experience in HRIS/HR Systems management, specifically within the Workday ecosystem.

• Technical Proficiency: Demonstrated experience with various Workday module within the HCM Suite.

• Integration Knowledge: Proven track record of managing data flow between Workday and third-party systems

• Global Exposure: Experience supporting a workforce across multiple countries and time zones.

• Remote Working: Must have a dedicated workspace with reliable high-speed internet. Ability to occasionally attend meetings outside of standard local business hours to coordinate with global team members.

Required Skills & Competencies

• Expert-level analytical and problem-solving skills within enterprise software.

• Strong project management capabilities (Agile or Waterfall methodologies).

• Ability to maintain extreme confidentiality and handle sensitive PII (Personally Identifiable Information).

• Excellent English communication skills (written and verbal) for a remote-first environment.

Pay Transparency Statement

Kognitiv is committed to a transparent and equitable compensation structure, which is determined by a variety of factors including skill set, experience, education, market data, and internal equity. Candidates invited to a recruiter screen can expect a candid discussion of our compensation philosophy, the specific salary range for this position, and the variable pay opportunities that may be available for this role. For details on our comprehensive benefits package, please visit our careers website.

Kognitiv is an Equal Opportunity Employer

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. Kognitiv will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in a manner consistent with the requirements of the law, including any applicable fair chance law.

Work Authorization

Applicants for employment in the country in which they are applying (Employing Country) must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the Employing Country and with Kognitiv.

Candidates who are currently employed by a client of Kognitiv or an affiliated Kognitiv business may not be eligible for consideration.

Estimated Application Deadline

This job postings' application deadline is an estimate, but ultimately the fill date is flexible and the job will remain open until filled. Any updates on deadlines will be communicated through this job posting.