Director, HRIT Product Ownership (Global Oracle HCM Environment)

The Role

We are seeking a senior HRIT leader to serve as the primary solutioning partner for global HR stakeholders and the head of our Product Owner team. This Director-level role is much more than backlog management — you will be the strategic bridge between HR, IT, and the business, driving technology-enabled solutions that deliver measurable business value.
Acting as the deputy to the Head of HRIT, you will work directly with senior HR executives to translate business needs into system strategies, shape policy through technology enablement and lead a five-person team of Product Owners into trusted solutioning partners for their respective domains.

This is an opportunity for a seasoned HRIT professional with both business acumen and technical depth to step into a visible, enterprise-wide leadership role.

The Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary HRIT solutioning partner for global HR stakeholders — reframing requests into business problems and proposing effective, technology-enabled solutions.
• Lead, coach, and develop a team of five Product Owners, ensuring they engage as strategic partners for the HR business rather than transactional requirement gatherers.
• Partner closely with Module Owners, System Architecture, and Project Management teams to deliver cohesive, cross-functional solutions in an Oracle HCM environment.
• Act as deputy to the Head of HRIT, representing HRIT leadership in executive forums and assuming accountability for cross-workstream initiatives.
• Champion a solution mindset across HRIT, ensuring that technology strategies align with business objectives and HR policy.
• Build strong relationships with HR leaders globally, ensuring HRIT is seen as a trusted advisor and enabler of business value.

The Qualifications

Must-Have:

• 10+ years of progressive experience across HR and IT, with significant exposure to HR technology solutioning and HR processes/policy.
• Deep understanding of HRMS platforms (Oracle HCM strongly preferred; Workday, SAP SuccessFactors, or similar also considered).
• Demonstrated success in roles that combine HR process expertise, technology solutioning, and stakeholder management.
• Strong leadership skills — proven ability to coach and elevate a team to operate strategically.
• Exceptional communication and influencing skills; able to engage credibly with senior HR executives and reframe requirements into business outcomes.
• Experience operating in a global, matrixed organization with diverse stakeholders.

Nice-to-Have:

• Prior consulting experience (Big 4 or HR/IT transformation consulting).
• Experience in both corporate HR roles (HRBP, COE) and HRIT/system deployment.
• Track record of stepping into a “second-in-command” or deputy role.

What Success Looks Like

• HR stakeholders consistently view you as the primary partner for solutioning, engaging you directly instead of escalating to the Head of HRIT.
• The Product Owner team is seen as a strategic solutioning function, not just a delivery function.
• The Head of HRIT can confidently delegate cross-functional solutioning and stakeholder engagement to you, knowing the outcomes will be right the first time.

This is a remote role, based anywhere in the US - strong preference for East Coast time-zones, or in the UK. Please note that the compensation and benefits below apply only to US located roles.

Note: Employment-based non-immigrant visa sponsorship and/or assistance is not offered for this specific job opportunity.

This position will remain posted for a minimum of three business days from the date posted or until sufficient/appropriate candidate slate has been identified.

Compensation and Benefits

Base salary range and benefits information for this position are being included in accordance with requirements of various state/local pay transparency legislation. Please note that salaries may vary for different individuals in the same role based on several factors, including but not limited to location of the role, individual competencies, education/professional certifications, qualifications/experience, performance in the role and potential for revenue generation (Producer roles only).

Compensation

The base salary compensation range being offered for this role is $130,000 - $160,000 USD per year. This role is also eligible for an annual short-term incentive bonus.

Company Benefits (US Locations)

WTW provides a competitive benefit package which includes the following (eligibility requirements apply):

• Health and Welfare Benefits: Medical (including prescription coverage), Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Commuter Account, Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Group Accident, Group Critical Illness, Life Insurance, AD&D, Group Legal, Identify Theft Protection, Wellbeing Program and Work/Life Resources (including Employee Assistance Program)

• Leave Benefits: Paid Holidays, Annual Paid Time Off (includes paid state/local paid leave where required), Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Other Leaves (e.g., Bereavement, FMLA, ADA, Jury Duty, Military Leave, and Parental and Adoption Leave), Paid Time Off (Washington State only)

• Retirement Benefits: Contributory Pension Plan and Savings Plan (401k). All Level 38 and more senior roles may also be eligible for non-qualified Deferred Compensation and Deferred Savings Plans. If Level 38 or more senior role is in Washington State, you must add the retirement benefits paragraph to the job description. Please note: Producer Sales roles are not currently eligible for the WTW Pension Plan.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

EOE, including disability/vets

At WTW, we believe difference makes us stronger. We want our workforce to reflect the different and varied markets we operate in and to build a culture of inclusivity that makes colleagues feel welcome, valued and empowered to bring their whole selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive work environment throughout our organisation. We embrace all types of diversity.

At WTW, we trust you to know your work and the people, tools and environment you need to be successful. The majority of our colleagues work in a ”hybrid” style, with a mix of remote, in-person and in-office interactions dependent on the needs of the team, role and clients. Our flexibility is rooted in trust and “hybrid” is not a one-size-fits-all solution.

We understand flexibility is key to supporting an inclusive and diverse workforce and so we encourage requests for all types of flexible working as well as location-based arrangements. Please speak to your recruiter to discuss more.

Equal Opportunity Employer