Product Owner (People Function)

Department: People

Employment Type: Befristeter Vertrag

Location: Bucharest

Reporting To: Tig Lockton

Compensation: 27.000 Lei - 30.000 Lei / Monat

Description

RecoTek is Reconomy’s new centralized technology hub located in Bucharest, Romania, officially launched in February 2024. Serving as the backbone of Reconomy’s tech operations, it consolidates inhouse expertise across all Reconomy brands to accelerate platform development and enhance service delivery.

Reconomy is an international circular economy specialist that combines technology, skills and incredible people to enable businesses to better manage their resources, helping reduce waste, optimise their supply chains, and contribute in a meaningful way toward the circular economy

Reconomy is bending the edges of linear business models across the world, integrating circular economy strategies and processes into everyday operations. We have the tools, talent and technology that enable customers to harness the full and inherent value of their resources, with integrated global operations in over 80 countries across the world.

Reconomy’s full range of capabilities are organized into 3 ‘loops’: Recycle, Comply and Re-use, each providing opportunities for circularity within the wider resource cycle.

Recycle loop is utilising the latest technology and data to enable customers to make the best possible use of their materials.
Comply loop is enabling customers to solve increasingly complex environmental regulatory challenges using data, expert knowledge and thought leadership to drive business accountability across the globe.
Re-use loop is providing intelligent technology platforms and agile delivery models for pre-retail logistics and product returns, fulfilment and processing, on behalf of many of Europe’s largest retailers.

About the role

As a Product Owner (People Function) on a 12-month fixed-term contract, you will play a key role in one of Reconomy's most significant People transformation programmes. You will work closely with People teams, Technology, and business stakeholders to help shape and optimise People processes while supporting the implementation of a new global HRIS platform.

You will be responsible for translating business needs into practical solutions, driving process standardisation, improving data quality, and ensuring a seamless employee experience across multiple countries. Acting as the bridge between business and technology, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to prioritise requirements, support HRIS delivery, and contribute to the successful transformation of the People function.

This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive Product Owner who enjoys working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and is passionate about delivering business value through technology, process improvement, and continuous innovation.

What we need from you

Experience as a Product Owner, Business Analyst, HRIS Consultant, or Process Improvement Specialist in a complex business environment.
Strong understanding of People (HR) processes, HRIS platforms, and business process optimisation.
Proven ability to gather, prioritise, and translate business requirements into practical solutions.
Experience working with cross-functional stakeholders, balancing business needs with technology capabilities.
Knowledge of Agile delivery methodologies and product lifecycle management.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to influence at all levels.
Experience supporting HR transformation, shared services, or HRIS implementation projects is highly desirable.
A continuous improvement mindset with the ability to simplify complex processes and drive measurable business value.
Fluent English, both written and spoken.

Bonus points if you have:

Experience with Workday, SAP SuccessFactors, Oracle HCM, UKG, or similar HRIS platforms.
Experience in international or multi-country organisations.
Relevant certifications such as PSPO, Scrum, Agile, Lean Six Sigma, or Change Management.

What we offer

This role offers you the chance to work in a friendly, diverse and international environment, along with colleagues who will share your passion for innovation, agile-working and growth. You will also be able to develop your skills within the exciting and challenging market of Reverse Logistics!
Hybrid working environment
Training and development to keep you in touch with the latest technologies and the opportunities to apply your learning.
We offer a competitive salary alongside other benefits*
Our office is easily accessible located near the city center of Bucharest, and designed to make you feel at home
22 working days of annual leave, plus 2 additional days allowed for participation in volunteering programs, and 1 extra day off for your birthday
Meal vouchers: 45 RON per working day (taxed according to current legislation)
Private medical subscription.

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