Workday HRIS Product Owner

Responsibilities

• Own the Workday platform as Product Owner with a strategic roadmap aligned to organizational priorities.
• Configure, maintain, test, troubleshoot, and optimize Workday across multiple modules.
• Lead platform governance, security, reporting, integrations, business processes, and system enhancements.
• Partner with HR, Payroll, Finance, Technology, Legal Operations, and firm leadership to identify automation and operational improvement opportunities.
• Assess business needs and design scalable Workday solutions that boost efficiency, compliance, and user experience.
• Develop and maintain reports, dashboards, scorecards, and analytics that provide meaningful workforce insights.
• Direct Workday release planning, testing, deployment, and change management activities.
• Oversee platform security, governance, auditing practices, and data integrity.
• Manage relationships with Workday, implementation partners, consultants, and third-party vendors.
• Create documentation, training resources, and communication plans to support successful user adoption.
• Own HR process mapping and identify opportunities to standardize, simplify, and automate business processes.
• Drive continuous improvement by evaluating new functionality and recommending enhancements that maximize the firm's Workday investment.

Requirements

• Seven+ years of progressive HRIS and Workday experience, including advanced system administration, governance, and enterprise solution design.
• Three+ years serving as a Workday Product Owner, platform owner, lead administrator, or primary functional lead.
• Proven experience owning the strategic direction, roadmap, governance, and ongoing optimization of a Workday environment.
• Advanced knowledge of Workday HCM, business processes, security, reporting, integrations, configuration, and related modules.
• Experience leading Workday implementations, major enhancements, release management, testing, and organizational change initiatives.
• Strong project and product management experience with the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.
• Experience partnering with executive leaders and cross-functional stakeholders to influence decisions and drive business outcomes.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and process improvement skills.
• Outstanding communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently while leading strategic initiatives across multiple business functions.

Technologies

• Workday
• Workday EIBs

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Basic life insurance
• Supplemental life insurance
• Short-term disability
• Long-term disability
• Employee resource benefits (counseling, coaching, and caregiving guidance)
• Paid parental leave
• Parenting classes
• Pre-tax parking and transportation options
• Financial planning
• Social Security/Medicare planning
• 401(k) / Roth investment options
• Firm-paid profit-sharing contribution

Who We Are

Fredrikson is a premier Midwest based law firm that collaborates to help businesses achieve goals regionally, nationally, and globally.

Overview

Fredrikson seeks a Workday HRIS Product Owner to join the Human Resources Operations team. This strategic role owns the firm's Workday platform, guiding the full product lifecycle while ensuring the system evolves with the business needs. The Product Owner translates business requirements into scalable technology solutions across HR, Payroll, Finance, Talent, and other functions to improve processes, data integrity, and the employee experience.

Location and In Office Environment

This role requires regular in-office collaboration and is not eligible for full remote work. Candidates must reside in, or relocate to, Minneapolis, MN.

Applying

Applications are accepted only through our online careers page. Please submit both a resume and cover letter. For assistance or accommodations during the process, contact [email protected].

About Fredrikson

Known as the firm where law and business meet, Fredrikson blends legal expertise with business insight to help clients succeed. With offices across the Midwest and beyond, the firm emphasizes collaboration, inclusivity, and innovative legal solutions. Fredrikson is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate in recruiting, hiring, or employment practices on any protected basis.

Our Ideal Candidate Will Have

• Seven or more years of progressive HRIS and Workday experience, including advanced system administration, configuration, governance, and enterprise solution design.
• Three or more years serving as a Workday Product Owner, platform owner, lead administrator, or primary functional lead.
• Proven experience owning the strategic direction, roadmap, governance, and ongoing optimization of a Workday environment.
• Advanced knowledge of Workday HCM, business processes, security, reporting, integrations, configuration, and related modules.
• Experience leading Workday implementations, major enhancements, release management, testing, and organizational change initiatives.
• Strong project and product management experience with the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.
• Experience partnering with executive leaders and cross-functional stakeholders to influence decisions and drive business outcomes.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and process improvement skills.
• Outstanding communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently while leading strategic initiatives across multiple business functions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Information Systems, Business Administration, Technology, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Workday Pro certification or advanced certifications in HCM, Payroll, Benefits, Compensation, Talent, Learning, Recruiting, Security, or Reporting.
• Experience leading Workday implementations and post deployment optimization efforts.
• Deep knowledge of EIBs, calculated fields, business process frameworks, integrations, and data management.
• Experience developing enterprise governance models and technology roadmaps.
• Knowledge of HR operations, payroll processes, and compliance requirements.
• Experience within a law firm, professional services organization, or similarly complex environment.