Global Product Owner Workday Recruiting(m/w/x)

# Global Product Owner Workday Recruiting (f/m/d) **Heidelberg** | **Full time** Are you seeking an exciting and challenging role in an international work environment? Look no further! We’re are seeking to recruit a **Global Product Owner Workday Recruiting (f/m/d)** to join our engaged Workday team in the **Group Human Resources** department. The position is based at our Headquarters in **Heidelberg**, Germany, and reports to the position Manager Workday. In this position you will play a key role in driving the evolution of our global recruiting processes. This **parental leave cover** (limited for 18 months) offers a unique chance to lead strategic initiatives, collaborate across borders, and leave a lasting impact on our HR digital transformation. **YOUR NEXT CHALLENGE** **System Ownership & Optimization** * Own and continuously improve the global configuration of the **Workday Recruiting** module * Ensure system documentation is up-to-date and accessible * **Support local country teams** with administrative tasks, troubleshooting, and issue resolution **Strategic Roadmap & Innovation** * Deliver on the 2025/2026 roadmap and **help shape future enhancements** in alignment with HR strategy * Stay ahead of the curve by **continuously upskilling** in Workday – exploring new features, participating in trainings, engaging with the Workday Community, and benchmarking with other Workday customers **Reporting & Access Management** * **Work closely with reporting experts** to analyze needs and define the best approach for implementation * Develop a **strong understanding** of Workday’s user rights framework and apply it effectively to recruiting processes and reporting **Global Collaboration & Enablement** * Act as a **trusted advisor to key users** in countries already live with Workday Recruiting, while also ensuring smooth onboarding and adoption for new countries opting into the module * Champion user adoption by **translating business needs into intuitive system solutions** **YOUR PROFILE** * **University degree** in Business Administration, Information Technology, or a related field * Familiarity with HR systems – ideally **Workday** – or experience with digital recruiting tools * Initial experience in HR, IT, or consulting is a plus * Exposure to **agile project management tools** like JIRA is beneficial * **Strong analytical mindset** with attention to detail and quality * Excellent English skills (team language); German or other languages are a plus **OUR OFFER** We are convinced that only those who successfully realize their personal goals can also fully contribute professionally. That's why we offer you attractive benefits, such as: * **Flexible working time** models with up to **50% remote working** within Germany * **30 vacation days** plus additional special vacation days * **Attractive compensation** with **profit share/bonus**, **Christmas,** and **vacation** **payment** * Multiple **learning** **& development** options: support of job-related further training, various technical and leadership development programs * **JobTicket, JobBike** and further **special conditions and discounts** for e.g., gyms * **Company fitness room**, various sports classes, health, and prevention campaigns * Individual onboarding with **buddy program** as well as various **networking initiatives** (Network of Women, International Network etc.) * **Modern headquarters next to the river Neckar** with ergonomic workplaces and height-adjustable desk * **Canteen** with discounted and healthy meals * **Bicycle and underground parking with charging stations** – for e-bike and car ​... and much more.