Hybrid Human Resources, Workday Product Owner

at Enbridge

• Job title: Human Resources, Workday Product Owner
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior, Lead
• Salary: CA$111,870 - CA$152,000 per year
• Degree requirement: High School Diploma
• Tech skills: Oracle, PMP
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Houston, United States

About the role

• HR Product Owner managing the HR product backlog and leading delivery across teams at Enbridge. Orchestrating solutions, collaboration, and project leadership for technology-driven HR initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead HR Solution Delivery: Direct techno-functional efforts for HR projects, major initiatives, and enhancements.
• Product Backlog Management: Define, prioritize, and communicate the HR product backlog, ensuring stakeholder alignment.
• Project Leadership: Guide project teams and resources to deliver solutions on time, fostering accountability and a positive team environment.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner with HR Solutions and business teams to translate strategic imperatives into requirements and scalable Workday configurations.
• Design & Integration: Architect and bridge downstream integrations, ensuring seamless end-to-end HR processes.
• Solution Design Facilitation: Lead design sessions, present options, and deliver impact assessments to senior leadership.
• Functional Expertise: Provide guidance during design, build, testing, and implementation of system enhancements.
• Gap Analysis & Advocacy: Identify functional gaps, risks, and advocate for business needs throughout solution development.
• Risk Management: Proactively communicate risks and contingency plans.
• Agile Practices: Lead sprint planning and review during prototyping phases.
• Technology Strategy: Assess HR technology needs, promote new strategies, and champion automation/AI adoption.
• Quality Assurance: Coordinate system integration and user acceptance testing to ensure solutions align with requirements.
• Continuous Improvement: Drive adoption of new Workday features, standardize processes, and foster a culture of innovation.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with architecture, operational, and development teams to ensure solution compatibility and successful transition to operations.
• Escalation & Support: Serve as the escalation point for critical system issues and coach teams in troubleshooting.

Requirements

• Advanced degree (e.g., Computer Engineering, MBA) or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 7 years in HR systems implementation (Workday, Oracle, SAP), with 5+ years in a lead role.
• Deep techno-functional Workday expertise in complex HR environments.
• Strong understanding of Workday security, Workday calculated fields, and SaaS toolsets.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and deliver quality solutions.
• Advanced communication, organizational, and project management skills.
• Experience with Agile delivery, Scrum Master, and ITIL v3+.
• Continuous improvement mindset and advocacy for change.
• Preferred: Professional HR designation (CPHR, CHRL, CHRP, CHRE).
• Experience with Neocase, complex systems architecture, automation/AI, and PMP/CSM certifications.

Benefits

• opportunities for growth
• competitive benefits and pension plan
• generous time off