Product Owner - BambooHR

As a Product Owner at DEPT®, you will be in charge of managing the product lifecycle for our HR systems, including BambooHR, Workday Peakon, and Greenhouse ATS. Key responsibilities include developing and maintaining product roadmaps, prioritizing feature requests based on user feedback, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver solutions that enhance user experience.

To be considered for the Product Owner role at DEPT®, you should have proven experience in a product management role or related fields such as HRIS Management or HR Systems Specialist, with hands-on knowledge of BambooHR. Additionally, a solid understanding of HR processes, project management skills, and technical proficiency with HR systems will be essential.

DEPT® is committed to the personal and professional development of our employees. As a Product Owner, you'll have access to various training, development programs, and certifications that are designed to enhance your skills and career progression.

At DEPT®, we pride ourselves on our inclusive and innovative culture. As a Product Owner, you'll be part of a supportive team that values collaboration, celebrates successes, and encourages a healthy work-life balance through hybrid working options and flexible hours.

In the Product Owner role at DEPT®, you will work primarily with BambooHR, Workday Peakon, and Greenhouse ATS. A firm understanding of these platforms and the ability to collaborate with IT for integrations is important to ensure optimal system functionality.

When answering this question, emphasize your hands-on experience with BambooHR, detailing specific projects you've managed, your role in optimizing the platform, and how you've collaborated with teams to enhance user experience.

Discuss your approach to gathering feedback from users and stakeholders, analyzing business needs, and utilizing data to prioritize requests effectively. Mention how you balance immediate needs with long-term goals for the product.

Explain your methods for gaining buy-in from users, which may include training sessions, clear documentation, and ongoing support. Share examples of successful strategies you implemented in the past.

It's important to demonstrate your conflict resolution and communication skills. Discuss your process for understanding different perspectives, maintaining transparency, and finding a solution that meets business needs while staying feasible.

Detail the specific KPIs you track, such as user adoption rates, error rates, and user feedback on system usability. Explain how you analyze this data to inform ongoing improvements.

Highlight your familiarity with Agile principles and how you've led teams through Agile Scrum practices. Share your experiences in sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives, and how it has benefited your projects.

Use this opportunity to share a relevant example, outlining the process you took to identify issues, gather stakeholder input, implement changes, and measure the outcomes of your efforts.

Articulate your view on the Product Owner as a user advocate, emphasizing the importance of understanding user needs, soliciting feedback, and continuously enhancing the systems to improve the overall experience.

Share the resources you rely on, such as industry publications, webinars, and professional networks. Emphasize your commitment to continuous learning and how you apply new trends to your work.

Express your enthusiasm for working in a forward-thinking company, being part of a collaborative team, and the opportunity to make a significant impact on HR processes through technology.