Workday Absence Management Product Owner - Global HR Tech

Further Details

The Workday Digital Product Owner - Absence role focuses on end-to-end digital product lifecycle management for Time & Attendance solutions within a global biopharmaceutical company. This position is central to ensuring the integrity and compliance of HR technology, impacting employee experience and legal adherence across multiple countries. The role demands a deep understanding of HR operations and digital systems. Sanofi's mission is to chase miracles of science to improve people's lives, fostering a culture of ambition, patient focus, boldness, and collaboration.

Workday Product Owner - Time & Attendance Solutions

Sanofi is actively recruiting for a skilled Workday Digital Product Owner to lead the global management of Time & Attendance systems. This pivotal role ensures the delivery of robust and compliant digital HR solutions that impact a significant portion of the company's workforce worldwide.

The position offers a strategic opportunity to influence HR technology and operations within Sanofi's Digital Delivery & Operations unit. You will be instrumental in managing critical systems like Workday Absence Management and ensuring seamless integration across diverse international landscapes.

• Job Title: Workday Digital Product Owner - Absence
• Location: Barcelona, Spain
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Key Responsibilities: Product ownership, Workday Absence configuration, stakeholder management, vendor oversight, compliance assurance, change management.
• Essential Qualification: Workday Absence certification or extensive relevant experience.
• Industry: Pharmaceutical

Skills

• Proven HR technology experience in multinational environments
• Demonstrated experience managing Time & Attendance solutions globally or regionally
• Workday Absence certification (or significant Workday Absence experience)
• At least one full-cycle Workday Absence implementation project as an independent consultant/SME
• Strong Workday HCM integration knowledge
• Understanding of time-to-payroll data flows across multiple countries
• Minimum one year of hands-on L3 support experience in Workday Absence
• Ability to engage and influence diverse stakeholders across HR, Legal, Finance, and IT
• Experience managing third-party vendors and SLAs
• Familiarity with multi-country working time regulations and data privacy frameworks
• Experience with Agile methodologies, backlog management, and product lifecycle oversight
• Strong English communication skills

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Own product decisions for Time & Attendance applications, including budget planning and management
• Configure and maintain the Workday Absence Management module for multiple countries
• Act as primary contact between HR, Legal, Payroll, and Digital teams
• Oversee vendor partnerships with third-party time and attendance providers
• Ensure compliance with local working time legislation, labor laws, and data privacy requirements
• Lead change management for system upgrades and process transformations
• Drive operational excellence through incident and performance management

How to apply

• Application Portal: Visit the Eurojobs website to submit your application.
• Job Reference: Ensure you include job reference 54597809916713369632460 with your application.
• Required Documents: A comprehensive CV and any relevant certifications should be prepared.
• Deadline: All applications must be submitted by 18 December, 2026.
• Work Permit: EU work permit is required for this role.
• Languages: Strong English communication skills are essential; working French is a plus.
• 👉 Visit the official Eurojobs link to initiate your application process.