Our Company   We’re Hitachi Digital, a company at the forefront of digital transformation and the fastest growing division of Hitachi Group. We’re crucial to the company’s strategy and ambition to become a premier global player in the massive and fast-moving digital transformation market.   Our group companies, including GlobalLogic, Hitachi Digital Services, Hitachi Vantara and more, offer comprehensive services that span the entire digital lifecycle, from initial idea to full-scale operation and the infrastructure to run it on. Hitachi Digital represents One Hitachi, integrating domain knowledge and digital capabilities, and harnessing the power of the entire portfolio of services, technologies, and partnerships, to accelerate synergy creation and make real-world impact for our customers and society as a whole.   Imagine the sheer breadth of talent it takes to unleash a digital future. We don’t expect you to ‘fit’ every requirement – your life experience, character, perspective, and passion for achieving great things in the world are equally as important to us.

The role

The job of HR Technology Product Owner (Total Rewards) is to lead the development, implementation, support and optimization of our HR technology solutions for Total Rewards. This role will partner closely with HR (Total Rewards team Specifically), IT, and cross-functional teams to ensure that the Total Rewards systems (including compensation, benefits, and recognition) are aligned with the company's overall strategic goals, while enhancing the employee experience.

As the Product Owner, incumbent is expected to lead the implementation of Workday Core & Advanced compensation, besides being responsible for managing the roadmap, delivery, and ongoing maintenance of HR systems related to Total Rewards, including working with external vendors, internal stakeholders, and ensuring the system meets business requirements

What you’ll bring

Education: Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Information Systems, Business Administration, or a related field. Master’s degree preferred. Experience: Minimum 8+ years of experience in HRIS  or HR technology roles, with a strong focus on Total Rewards, Compensation, Benefits, or related functions. Proven experience as a Product Owner or in a similar role with system implementation and management. Experience with leading Total Rewards technology platforms such as Workday, SAP SuccessFactors, Oracle HCM, or similar systems. Experience working with Agile methodologies and product management tools (e.g., Jira) Technical Skills: Strong understanding of Workday, Total Rewards processes, including compensation management, benefits administration, and recognition programs. Proficiency in HRIS systems and cloud-based HR solutions. Experience in data analysis and using system-generated reports to drive business decisions. Certification (Preferred not mandatory): Workday HCM Workday Compensation & Advanced Compensation  Product Management Certification (e.g., CSPO, SAFe PO/PM). Soft Skills: Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple initiatives in a fast-paced environment. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate with senior leadership and cross-functional teams. Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues. Ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team About us   We’re a global, 1000-strong, diverse team of professional experts, promoting and delivering Social Innovation through our One Hitachi initiative (OT x IT x Product) and working on projects that have a real-world impact. We’re curious, passionate and empowered, blending our legacy of 110 years of innovation with our shaping our future. Here you’re not just another employee; you’re part of a tradition of excellence and a community working towards creating a digital future.

 

Championing diversity, equity, and inclusion   

Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are integral to our culture and identity. Diverse thinking, a commitment to allyship, and a culture of empowerment help us achieve powerful results. We want you to be you, with all the ideas, lived experience, and fresh perspective that brings. We support your uniqueness and encourage people from all backgrounds to apply and realize their full potential as part of our team.   

How we look after you  

We help take care of your today and tomorrow with industry-leading benefits, support, and services that look after your holistic health and wellbeing. We’re also champions of life balance and offer flexible arrangements that work for you (role and location dependent). We’re always looking for new ways of working that bring out our best, which leads to unexpected ideas. So here, you’ll experience a sense of belonging, and discover autonomy, freedom, and ownership as you work alongside talented people you enjoy sharing knowledge with.   

We’re proud to say we’re an equal opportunity employer and welcome all applicants for employment without attention to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, age, disability status or any other protected characteristic. Should you need reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know so that we can do our best to set you up for success.