Senior Executive Talent Partner - Product & Technology

Your work days are brighter here.

At Workday, it all began with a conversation over breakfast. When our founders met at a sunny California diner, they came up with an idea to revolutionize the enterprise software market. And when we began to rise, one thing that really set us apart was our culture. A culture which was driven by our value of putting our people first. And ever since, the happiness, development, and contribution of every Workmate is central to who we are. Our Workmates believe a healthy employee-centric, collaborative culture is the essential mix of ingredients for success in business. That’s why we look after our people, communities and the planet while still being profitable. Feel encouraged to shine, however that manifests: you don’t need to hide who you are. You can feel the energy and the passion, it's what makes us unique. Inspired to make a brighter work day for all and transform with us to the next stage of our growth journey? Bring your brightest version of you and have a brighter work day here.

About the Team

Executive Talent is a global team with responsibility for Workday’s VP+ population executive recruitment, assessment, internal mobility, succession planning and organizational strategy for the Product and Technology Organization. The key peers are the Executive Talent Partners for Go-to-Market, Corporate, and International.

About the Role

Reporting into the Director, Global Executive Talent, the Sr Executive Talent Partner - Product & Technology will be responsible for partnering with our Presidents of Product and Technology and their leadership teams across their organizations. The focus for the role is leading the client and beyond the table stakes of executive recruiting to fill open roles will be a proactive talent advisor with an informed POV on leadership org design, internal mobility & development, succession planning, and evolving the leadership profile for the future vision of our product.
 

The Executive Talent Partner will work closely with the TA Operations, B&D, Legal, Finance, HR and Total Rewards, to ensure high quality search execution.
 

Successful candidates will have a solutions focused approach, professional presence, nimbleness, and flexibility required to effectively collaborate with executives, as both clients and candidates. The Executive Talent Partner is an IC role but will function as the lead for the dedicated talent intelligence / researcher and program coordinator to deliver a world-class experience for hiring managers and candidates (internal and external). The successful candidate will be highly influential in advising Workday’s senior leaders on standard methodologies and strategies related to leadership talent. They will also have the opportunity to participate in global talent initiatives that are relevant to the global organization’s strategy.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic planning and execution of executive talent strategies for North America

• Ensure high quality execution and repeatability across all searches to support the company’s growth objectives

• Ensure prioritization against our most critical initiatives including Diversity & Inclusion and Internal Mobility

• Build strong partnerships with all customers through genuine relationship building and influence

• Serve as an advocate for leadership at Workday internally and externally

About You

Basic qualifications

• Minimum of 10+ years of executive search experience in Technology focusing on sourcing, recruiting and closing VP level and above candidates

• Minimum of 3+ years of Retained Executive Search firm experience

 
Other qualifications

• Ability to effectively work in a matrixed environment and lead executive searches in a distributed environment

• Track record of building strong, consultative relationships with senior executives and HR Business Partners

• The ability to tell influential stories through data at the senior-most levels of the company; data driven approach

• Deep understanding around executive compensation plans, strategies and industry benchmarks

• Experience working in a multinational, multi-business unit environment in a retained executive search firm is required

Workday Pay Transparency Statement

The annualized base salary ranges for the primary location and any additional locations are listed below.  Workday pay ranges vary based on work location. As a part of the total compensation package, this role may be eligible for the Workday Bonus Plan or a role-specific commission/bonus, as well as annual refresh stock grants. Recruiters can share more detail during the hiring process. Each candidate’s compensation offer will be based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, geography, experience, skills, job duties, and business need, among other things. For more information regarding Workday’s comprehensive benefits, please click here.

Primary Location: USA.CA.Pleasanton

Primary Location Base Pay Range: $164,300 USD - $246,300 USD

Additional US Location(s) Base Pay Range: $141,000 USD - $246,300 USD

Our Approach to Flexible Work
 

With Flex Work, we’re combining the best of both worlds: in-person time and remote. Our approach enables our teams to deepen connections, maintain a strong community, and do their best work. We know that flexibility can take shape in many ways, so rather than a number of required days in-office each week, we simply spend at least half (50%) of our time each quarter in the office or in the field with our customers, prospects, and partners (depending on role). This means you'll have the freedom to create a flexible schedule that caters to your business, team, and personal needs, while being intentional to make the most of time spent together. Those in our remote "home office" roles also have the opportunity to come together in our offices for important moments that matter.

Pursuant to applicable Fair Chance law, Workday will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Workday is an Equal Opportunity Employer including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.

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