Vice President, Workmate Communications

Your work days are brighter here.

Were obsessed with making hard work pay off for our people our customers and the world around us. As a Fortune 500 company and a leading AI platform for managing people money and agents were shaping the future of work so teams can reach their potential and focus on what matters most. The minute you join youll feel it. Not just in the products we build but in how we show up for each other. Our culture is rooted in integrity empathy and shared enthusiasm. Were in this together tackling big challenges with bold ideas and genuine care. We look for curious minds and courageous collaborators who bring sun-drenched optimism and drive. Whether youre building smarter solutions supporting customers or creating a space where everyone belongs youll do meaningful work with Workmates whove got your return well give you the trust to take risks the tools to grow the skills to develop and the support of a company invested in you for the long haul. So if you want to inspire a brighter work day for everyone including yourself youve found a match in Workday and we hope to be a match for you too.

About the Team

About the Role

Workday is entering its next chapter.

Weve always believed that great companies are built by putting people first and that belief has guided us through growth innovation and change for nearly two decades. As we look ahead were building on that foundation with clarity confidence and a long-term view of how Workday continues to lead.

The Vice President of Workmate Communications plays a critical role in helping our employees feel connected to where were going grounded in who we are and confident in the leadership guiding us forward. This role ensures Workmates dont just understand Workdays strategy they believe in it see themselves in it and feel proud of the culture were building together.

Reporting to the Chief Communications Officer this role is a senior leader on the Communications team and a close partner to the Chief People Officer and executive leadership.

Your Mission

Bring Workdays next chapter to life for Workmates with clarity confidence and heart.

You will help Workmates:

• Feel emotionally connected to Workdays mission and vision

• Understand our strategy and long-term direction in a clear relatable way

• Trust our leaders through openness honesty and consistency

• Believe in our business and culture

• Live our values in how they show up every day
  

What Youll Do

Help Workmates Feel the Mission

• Translate Workdays vision and values into communications that are human inspiring and easy to connect to.

• Clarify our strategy in ways that are memorable and meaningful not abstract or overly complex.

• Ensure our internal story reflects not just what we do but why it matters.
  

Bring Our Values to Life

• Anchor communications in Workdays valuesEmployees Customers Innovation Integrity Fun and Profitabilityand help Workmates see how those values guide decisions and behaviors.

• Create moments and narratives that reinforce who we are and what we stand for especially when it matters most.
  

Connect Leaders and Workmates

• Help leaders communicate with authenticity and intention building real connections with Workmates.

• Partner closely with our Chief People Officer and executive team to shape messages tone cadence and forums.

• Support leaders in showing up consistently clearly and human-first.
  

Inspire Belief in Whats Ahead

• Create communications that build confidence and optimism about Workdays future.

• Help Workmates understand how innovation growth and culture come together to shape our next chapter.

• Reinforce pride in being part of Workday not through hype but through clarity and conviction.
  

Lead Workmate Communications at Scale

• Own and evolve Workdays internal narrative so it shows up consistently across channels regions and moments.

• Oversee companywide communications that keep Workmates informed aligned and inspired.

• Cut through noise with simplicity focus and respect for Workmates time and intelligence.
  

Lead and Grow an Exceptional Team

• Lead and mentor a global team responsible for Workmate communications strategy content and channels.

• Oversee communications across People & Purpose areas including Total Rewards Talent Experience Learning & Development and VIBE.

• Foster a team culture rooted in connection creativity impact and high standards
  

Partner Across Workday

• Collaborate closely with functional communications teams and cross-functional leaders to ensure a strong cohesive Workday voice.

• Support major company moments from innovation milestones to cultural moments with thoughtfulness and care.
  

Measure What Matters

• Use thoughtful metrics and feedback to understand what resonates with Workmates.
  Continuously refine how we communicate to strengthen understanding trust and connection.
  

About You

Who You Are

• You know internal communications is about belief not broadcast.

• You care deeply about people and culture. You know how to simplify complex ideas without watering them down.

• Youre optimistic grounded and thoughtful with strong instincts and a clear point of view.

• Youre energized by helping people feel proud of where they work and confident about where the company is headed.

Qualifications

• 15 years of experience in internal employee or corporate communications ideally in a global organization.

• Background in Communications Public Relations Journalism or a related field.

• Proven experience shaping internal narratives that support company strategy and culture.
  Experience partnering closely with People teams and senior leaders.
  

What Sets You Apart

• Exceptional storytelling and editorial judgment. You can make complex ideas clear human and compelling.

• Trusted advisor known for honesty empathy and sound judgment.

• Proven people leader who builds strong engaged teams.

• Comfortable in a fast-moving innovative environment.

• Curious about new tools and approaches that improve how communication works at scale.

• Collaborative inclusive and energized by working across teams and regions.
  

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 candidates 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 Workdays comprehensive benefits please click here.

Our Approach to Flexible Work

With Flex Work were 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 youll 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.

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