Bank Julius Bär & Co. AG
Senior Workday Product Owner – Recruiting & External Workforce
📍 Zurich
Role and responsibilities
Own the product and technical roadmap for Workday Recruiting and Workday VNDLY Drive the design, configuration, and continuous improvement of Workday solutions supporting permanent and external workforce processes Act as the primary technical subject matter expert for Workday Recruiting and VNDLY Translate business requirements into scalable and sustainable technical solutions Define and manage product backlog, priorities, and technical requirements Ensure seamless integrations across the HR and enterprise ecosystem, including Workday HCM, SAP BTP, and vendor management solutions Partner closely with HR, Talent Acquisition, Procurement, Finance, and Technology stakeholders Drive testing, release management, and deployment activities Lead issue resolution and continuous improvement initiatives Evaluate new Workday capabilities and innovations and translate them into business value Support strategic workforce initiatives, including external workforce and contingent labour management programs
Team / description
At Julius Baer, we celebrate and value the individual qualities you bring, enabling you to be impactful, to be entrepreneurial, to be empowered, and to create value beyond wealth. Let’s shape the future of wealth management together.
Qualifications and Skills
University degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Information Systems, or a related field
Extensive experience as a Technical Product Owner, Workday Product Owner, Solution Architect, or in a similar role within complex enterprise environments
Strong expertise in Workday, with proven experience in Workday Recruiting and ideally Workday VNDLY
Solid understanding of Workday architecture, configuration, security, business processes, and integrations
Experience managing and evolving Workday products and capabilities in a global organization
Strong knowledge of system integrations, APIs, and enterprise application landscapes
Ability to translate business requirements into scalable, sustainable technical solutions
Proven track record of working effectively with both business and technology stakeholders
Strong analytical, conceptual, and problem-solving skills combined with a pragmatic delivery mindset
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
High level of ownership, accountability, and customer focus
Workday certifications and experience in contingent workforce management are considered strong assets
Proficient in English