HRIS Product Owner

ROLE DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

The HRIS Product Owner – Time and Attendance & Employee Central is responsible for end-to-end ownership of digital HR products supporting core HR data, time management, and absence tracking processes. The role ensures that system solutions align with business priorities, deliver strong employee and manager experiences, and support accurate data and compliant operations. Acting as the bridge between HR, IT, and external vendors, the Product Owner translates functional needs into scalable solutions across the organization.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES / KEY RESULT AREAS

Product ownership and roadmap management (30%)
Own the product vision and roadmap for Time & Attendance and Employee Central systems, ensuring alignment with HR strategy and digital priorities. Define and prioritize product backlog based on business value, compliance, and user feedback. Operate independently within governance structures, defining success measures.

Stakeholder engagement and requirements definition (20%)
Collaborate with HR Operations, HR Business Partners, Payroll, and IT to document requirements and translate business needs into functional system specifications. Recommend enhancements and ensure clarity in delivery, approval, and implementation.

System configuration and continuous improvement (20%)
Own the functional lifecycle for Time & Attendance and Employee Central systems across SAP SuccessFactors and integrated payroll tools. Partner closely with IT and external vendors for solution design reviews, testing, and validation. Deliver user training and guide continuous process optimization to improve usability and standardization globally.

Vendor and release management (15%)
Maintain vendor relationships and coordinate release cycles, upgrades, and enhancements. Assure solution compliance with privacy, data security, and internal standards, collaborating with change management stakeholders.

Data integrity and employee experience (10%)
Work with HR Reporting and Analytics teams to ensure accurate data and reporting structures for Time & Attendance and Employee Central. Champion consistent and user-friendly experiences across HR digital touchpoints.

Risk management and problem solving (5%)
Identify and address data quality issues and process gaps. Resolve technical and functional problems within policy limits, escalating significant issues for decision-making.

COMPETENCIES

Strong understanding of HR processes, particularly in Core HR, Time Management, and Data Maintenance
Product ownership mindset balancing business needs and system capabilities
Analytical and structured problem-solving skills
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills across HR, IT, and vendors
Continuous improvement and change-oriented mindset

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Information Systems or related field (Master’s degree is an advantage). Minimum 3–5 years of experience working with HR systems or HR digital solutions. Prior experience with SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central and Time Management modules is required. Experience defining business requirements, collaborating with IT partners, and managing project implementations within HR technology is preferred.

OTHER KEY REQUIREMENTS / COMMENTS

Key performance indicators include system adoption, data accuracy, process efficiency, and satisfaction of end users.

SES and its Affiliated Companies are committed to providing fair and equal employment opportunities to all. We are an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, protected veteran status, disability, or any other basis pro-tected by local, state, or federal law.