Executive Talent Program Lead

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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

As an Executive Talent Program Lead you will sit at the heart of our most critical hiring initiatives.

As the operational engine behind our Executive Search team driving complex cross functional programs with minimal oversight. You will leverage your deep experience in executive support to manage complex global interview loops while simultaneously driving program-level improvements that help us run the experience. This is a high-visibility role requiring a white-glove service mindset extreme discretion and the ability to influence senior stakeholders to keep searches moving forward.

About You

• Lead High-Visibility Programs & Innovation: Actively identify design and lead strategic initiatives that improve our global executive hiring model. You will serve as the project lead for high-visibility programs working cross-functionally to streamline workflows and elevate the Workday experience for our entire leadership pipeline.

• Lead Executive Search Logistics: Own end-to-end orchestration for executive interviews. Youll manage complex global scheduling for VP and C-suite leaders navigating across time zones and fluctuating priorities with poise.

• Elevate the Candidate Experience: Serve as the primary concierge for executive candidates. From managing bespoke travel arrangements and expense reimbursements to ensuring seamless interview transitions you ensure every candidate feels like a priority.

• Act as a Strategic Partner: Build trusted relationships with Chiefs of Staff and Executive Assistants. Helping navigate complex calendars and influence stakeholders to secure critical meeting windows.

• Drive Operational Excellence: Proactively manage team calendars and facilitate search meetings. Youll take detailed insightful notes and document key milestones to ensure flawless execution and alignment across the talent team.

• Maintain Confidentiality: Handle highly sensitive leadership data and candidate information with the utmost discretion and professionalism.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

• 4 years of experience in a Talent Acquisition Coordinator Executive Assistant or Executive Search support role.

• 1 years of experience in a project manager capacity. owning timelines stakeholders and outcomes

• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook G-Suite and recruiting or human resources systems.

• Experience with complex scheduling for C-level or senior leadership.

Other Qualifications

• Detail-oriented and proactive: You are a self-starter who anticipates needs and can manage multiple priorities simultaneously under tight deadlines and high pressure.

• Exceptional communicator: You are able to represent Workdays brand with professionalism poise and a positive demeanor in every interaction.

• Agile and adaptable: You thrive in a dynamic high-stakes environment and can navigate ambiguity and unexpected changes with a can-do attitude and a sense of urgency.

• Collaborative mindset: You are a team player who builds strong relationships grounded in trust and is willing to roll up your sleeves to help others succeed.

• Local presence: Ability to work from our Pleasanton CA office to support in-person activities as needed.

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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