Product Manager Core HCM

Welcome to Haleon. We’re a purpose-driven, world-class consumer company putting everyday health in the hands of millions. In just three years since our launch, we’ve grown, evolved and are now entering an exciting new chapter – one filled with bold ambitions and enormous opportunity.
Our trusted portfolio of brands – including Sensodyne®, Panadol®, Advil®, Voltaren®, Theraflu®, Otrivin®, and Centrum® – lead in resilient and growing categories. What sets us apart is our unique blend of deep human understanding and trusted science.
Now it’s time to fully realise the full potential of our business and our people. We do this through our Win as One strategy. It puts our purpose – to deliver better everyday health with humanity – at the heart of everything we do. It unites us, inspires us, and challenges us to be better every day, driven by our agile, performance-focused culture.

About the Role

The Product Manager –Core HCM is part of the Enterprise Applications / HR, Legal & Compliance Systems team within the Digital & Tech (D&T) CTO organization.

This role is responsible for defining, delivering, and continuously improving Workday Core HCM capabilities, ensuring global HR processes, worker data, organizational structures, and security are standardized, scalable, compliant, and aligned with business needs.

Role Responsibilities

• Define and align product vision, strategy, and roadmap for Workday Core HCM
• Lead prioritisation, planning, and end-to-end delivery of Core HCM capabilities using Agile and waterfall methodologies
• Design, configure, and optimize Workday Core HCM business processes, including hire, change job, transfer, termination, and contingent worker lifecycle processes
• Provide functional leadership and guidance to product teams, architects, and stakeholders on Workday Core HCM design and feasibility
• Ensure Core HCM solutions are secure, compliant, and aligned with enterprise architecture, data governance, privacy, and regulatory requirements (e.g., SOX)
• Own and maintain functional and technical artifacts such as design specifications, configuration workbooks, process documentation, and continuity plans
• Manage the product lifecycle including requirements, configuration, testing, deployment, change management, and Workday release updates
• Ensure accuracy, consistency, and security of worker, organization, position, job, and foundational HR data
• Monitor product performance, measure success, and drive continuous improvement initiatives
• Collaborate with HR teams, global stakeholders, product owners, and third-party vendors to deliver high-quality solutions
• Support troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and resolution of Core HCM configuration, data, security, and business process issues
• Conduct data analysis and provide insights to improve process effectiveness, data quality, and user experience
• Drive adoption of global Workday standards and promote best practices across the HR technology landscape
• Manage product financials and operational aspects where applicable

Basic Qualifications:

• Certification in Workday HCM
• Strong expertise in Workday Core HCM capabilities:
  • Organizations, staffing models, job and position management, worker data, and business process configuration
• Hands-on experience with:
  • Hire-to-retire processes, including hire, job changes, transfers, terminations, and contingent workers
  • Workday security, role-based access, data privacy, and approval frameworks
• Proficiency in:
  • Core HCM configuration, condition rules, validations, calculated fields, and reporting
• Experience with tools:
  • Workday reporting, dashboards, Jira, and Aha!
• 5+ years of enterprise experience in:
  • Workday Core HCM and the broader HR technology landscape
• Experience in:
  • Designing, configuring, testing, and supporting global Workday HCM solutions
  • Troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and production support
  • Data management, data quality, governance, and secure handling of worker information
• Knowledge of:
  • ITIL frameworks and global service environments
  • Compliance standards and controls (e.g., SOX) and data privacy requirements
• Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration
• Experience working in global, multicultural environments
• Bachelor’s degree

Preferred Qualifications:

• Additional Workday certification or experience in related functional areas
• Exposure to:
  • Workday Extend, Workday Assistant, or Workday AI capabilities
  • Workday reporting, dashboards, discovery boards, and People Analytics
• Experience with global HR operating models, localizations, and enterprise HR data governance
• Familiarity with product tools:
  • Jira, Aha!
• Certifications in:
  • PMP, PRINCE2, or Scrum Product Owner
• Experience in:
  • Large global FMCG/FMHG organizations
  • Global deployment, localization, and change adoption strategies
• Strong experience managing third-party vendors and service providers

Location: This role is based out of Bangalore.

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Haleon are committed to mobilising our purpose in a way that represents the diverse consumers and communities who rely on our brands every day. It guides us in creating an inclusive culture, where different backgrounds and views are valued and respected – all in support of understanding and best serving the needs of our consumers and unleashing the full potential of our people. It’s important to us that Haleon is a place where all our employees feel they truly belong.
During the application process, we may ask you to share some personal information, which is entirely voluntary. This information ensures we meet certain regulatory and reporting obligations and supports the development, refinement, and execution of our inclusion and belonging programmes that are open to all Haleon employees. 
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