Workday Product Owner – Talent Acquisition
RaceTrac Company OverviewJob Description:This is not a traditional product role. As the Workday Talent Acquisition Product Owner, you will architect the strategic roadmap for our Talent Acquisition technology ecosystem. You will play a pivotal role in harmonizing business processes, Talent Acquisition workflows, and data architecture to drive informed decision-making and elevate the employee experience.Serving as the executive-facing product leader for Talent Acquisition systems, you will sit within HR while operating at the intersection of strategy, technology, and operations. You will own the roadmap end-to-end, influence HR priorities, and help lead delivery within a scaled Agile environment.This role is ideal for someone who thrives on ownership, brings a strong point of view, and wants to leave a lasting impact on how a growing organization leverages Workday.What You’ll DoOwn the StrategyCollaborate with the stakeholder to evolve the multi-year vision, strategy, and roadmap for Talent Acquisition technologyPartner with senior HR and business leaders to align product direction with HR priorities and growth goalsServe as the voice of the business, influencing decisions across HR, IT, Finance, and external partnersEstablish and track KPIs to measure product success, adoption, and business impactLead Product ExecutionOwn and prioritize a complex product backlog, balancing strategic initiatives, regulatory needs, and operational improvementsLead engagement within the Agile Release Train (ART), including PI planning, sprint execution, and release alignmentTranslate high-level business needs into clear, actionable user stories and scalable solutionsEnsure high-quality delivery through rigorous testing, validation, and continuous improvementDrive Integration & OptimizationOversee the ecosystem of integrations across Workday, payroll, finance, and third-party benefits providersContinuously evaluate system performance, data integrity, and user experience to identify opportunities for optimizationChampion automation, simplification, and innovation across HCM processesElevate the Employee Experience & GovernanceCollaborate with the IT team to design solutions that improve the end-to-end employee journey.Ensure system compliance with regulatory requirements while minimizing operational frictionProactively identify risks and implement scalable governance and controlsWhat You BringProven experience owning and driving product strategy in a complex, cross-functional environmentDeep expertise in Talent Acquisition and supporting technologiesStrong experience with Workday (highly preferred) or similar HCM platformsDemonstrated success operating within Agile frameworks at scale (SAFe or similar)Ability to influence senior stakeholders and translate business strategy into technology outcomesAnalytical mindset with a track record of using data to drive decisions and outcomesWhat We're Looking For:Bachelor’s degree or certifications preferred7+ years of...