Executive Talent Management Strategist

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. At Workday, we value our candidates? privacy and data security. Workday will never ask candidates to apply to jobs through websites that are not Workday Careers. Please be aware of sites that may ask for you to input your data in connection with a job posting that appears to be from Workday but is not. In addition, Workday will never ask candidates to pay a recruiting fee, or pay for consulting or coaching services, in order to apply for a job at Workday. About the Team Workday is investing in strengthening our executive leadership pipeline to ensure that we are identifying and developing executives to take the company forever forward as we continue to scale. This is a strategic role that will work cross-functionally to deliver outcome-focused executive talent practices (i.e. succession planning, skills assessment, talent calibration) in order to deeply understand our current leadership capabilities, identify future capability needs and develop programmatic solutions to close identified gaps. This role will focus on using data and talent management expertise to identify the highest value opportunities and influence stakeholder alignment. About the Role This role reports to the VP, Talent Management and Development and will be responsible for developing a focused cross-functional strategy and ensuring on-going coordination across Talent Management, Talent Development, Executive Talent Acquisition, Executive Compensation, Chief Diversity Officer and People Business Partner teams. Strategy Development: Create and implement an overarching strategy and detailed roadmap, with a focus on key activities and investments that will drive business outcomes. Business Acumen: Understand the business needs and challenges of the organization and can translate them into talent management strategies that drive business outcomes. Collaboration: Deliver the Executive Talent Strategy and C-Suite Talent Reviews in partnership and close collaboration with the People Business Partners. Be a collaborative leader who understands how to achieve buy-in from diverse constituencies across a matrixed organization. Affinity for Technology: Learning agility to deep-dive into Workday product capabilities, understanding how to translate talent practices into technical specifications Functional Expertise: SME in Succession Planning, Skills Assessment, Executive Performance Frameworks, Program Design and Implementation, Talent Segmentation and Differentiation. Bring an ?outside in? perspective, sharing market best practices and innovative talent recommendations. Project Management & Analytics: Understand Executive capabilities, assess future needs, propose, develop and run/implement programs to fill the gaps. Use a data-drive approach to identify focus areas. Have needle-moving measurement at the forefront of program design. Communication: Ability to craft messaging and frame complex concepts for an executive audience; high presentation quality, strong facilitator with excellent verbal and written communication skills. About You Basic Qualifications: 10+ years experience in the application of strategic talent management aligned to achieving business outcomes. Experience in a line of business HR role (strategic HRBP), management consulting or chief of staff preferred. Proven track record of designing and implementing successful companywide/global succession and development programs. Possess a deep technical experience with Talent and Succession modules of Workday. Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret complex data to inform decision-making. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage and influence at all levels of the organization, including the C-Suite. Exhibits self-awareness, resilience, and agility. Has strong consultancy skills; able to manage multiple projects prioritizing and acting with a sense of urgency. 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: $161,600 USD - $242,400 USD Additional US Location(s) Base Pay Range: $136,400 USD - $242,400 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. Are you being referred to one of our roles? If so, ask your connection at Workday about our Employee Referral process! Join our talent community and receive the latest Workday news, content, and be first in line for new job opportunities. Join our Talent Community! Please visit this benefits site! Please visit the Contractor Positions at Workday page 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. At Workday, our employees have always been our number one Core Value. We understand that everyone has unique experiences and perspectives which is why our mission is to create a safe space where all people and ideas are welcomed. Our commitment to value inclusion, belonging, and equity (VIBE?) and creating a brighter workday for all is the cornerstone of all we do. Join us! Workday is a leading provider of enterprise cloud applications for finance and human resources. Founded in 2005, Workday delivers financial management, human capital management, and analytics applications designed for the world's largest companies, educational institutions, and government agencies. Organizations ranging from medium-sized businesses to Fortune 50 enterprises have selected Workday. Workday is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. Individuals seeking employment at Workday are considered without regards to age, ancestry, color, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, protected family care or medical leave status, race, religion (including beliefs and practices or the absence thereof), sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Further, pursuant to applicable local ordinances, Workday will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. We do not accept resumes from headhunters, placement agencies, or other suppliers that have not signed a formal agreement with us. You may view the Workday's Pay Transparency Policy, and Know Your Rights Notice, by clicking on their corresponding links. Workday is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities, disabled veterans, and others during our application process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability or for religious reasons, contact us at [email protected]. At Workday, we value our candidates? privacy and data security. Workday will never ask candidates to apply to jobs through websites that are not Workday Careers. Please be aware of sites that may ask for you to input your data in connection with a job posting that appears to be from Workday but is not. In addition, Workday will never ask candidates to pay a recruiting fee, or pay for consulting or coaching services, in order to apply for a job at Workday.