Principal, HRBP- Marketing
Pleasanton, CA - USA
Job Summary
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
The People Business Partner for Marketing is a trusted partner to Workdays Marketing organization supporting SVP VP and key management leaders across the function. Our mission is to apply modern future forward talent and leadership practices that build high-performing teams enable leaders to operate at scale and amplify Workdays employee-first culture.We are at the heart of Go to Market strategy that is fueling Workdays growth through demand generation brand strategy and customer the year ahead our focus will be on organizational design culture and engagement and developing a talent strategy that aligns directly with Marketing and revenue priorities.
Our team culture is built on trust transparency and fun yet we are ambitious and carry a deep care for the craft. If you are energized by partnering with marketing leaders at the forefront of business growth and want to be part of a team that genuinely invests in each other this is the place for you.
About the Role
As a Principal People Business Partner supporting the Marketing organization you will directly partner with senior leaders to drive significant business growth and make an immediate impact. You will be part of the global HRBP team that supports Marketing and Global Commercial Organization serving as both a strategic partner and a trusted coach to your leaders.
You will keep a pulse on workforce analytics utilizing Workdays own HCM products to turn data into meaningful actionable insights. Your work will span org design talent strategy culture and engagement all with a focus on enabling the Marketing organization to deliver on the future of Workday.
Responsibilities:
Partner directly with SVP VP and senior management in Marketing as a strategic advisor providing guidance on organizational design workforce planning and talent strategy
Lead organizational design initiatives that align people structure and processes to support evolving Marketing business and talent priorities
Provide hands-on executive coaching succession planning and leadership development for senior leaders
Analyze workforce data to create valuable actionable insights that inform people strategy and business decisions as part of standing leadership business reviews
Orchestrate cross-functional alignment across the HR ecosystem including Talent Acquisition Organizational Development Employee Relations and Compensation to deliver integrated solutions
Design and execute on Marketing talent strategy that delivers measures and progresses key talent priorities.
Champion and promote the Workday People Strategy driving awareness and commitment across the Marketing organization
About You
Basic Qualifications
10 years of related work experience with at least 8 years in a strategic HRBP role partnering with senior leaders
Other Qualifications
Deep understanding of organizational design with the ability to align structure processes and people to effectively support the Marketing organizations objectives including restructuring teams improving communication flow and facilitating successful business transformations
Demonstrated Go-to-Market business acumen with the ability to understand and interpret business situations analyze market trends and identify opportunities that inform thoughtful people strategies to support growth
Proven agility and adaptability in times of change you embrace new challenges learn from setbacks and quickly identify a path forward helping the organization navigate transitions with confidence and resilience
A natural bias for action balanced with long-term strategic thinking you make timely decisions and move initiatives forward while keeping sight of scaled sustainable outcomes for the broader organization
Outstanding communication and ability to influence including the ability to build influential relationships with senior leadership (SVP/VP levels) guide decision-making and drive alignment across cross-functional teams. You seamlessly transition between responsive in-the-moment problem solving and forward-looking strategic counsel
Excellent written verbal and presentation skills with the ability to translate complex ideas into clear simple terms and facilitate productive conversations at all levels
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.
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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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