Executive Assistant - Solution Consulting

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

At Workday, we are committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business of enterprise applications. We work hard, and we are serious about what we do. Workday is a fast-growing company, and the Executive Assistant will need to navigate ambiguity and multiple priorities.

About the Role

Workday is looking for an Executive Assistant to support our Large Enterprise & Industries Solution Consulting organization. In this role, you will assume a wide range of responsibilities, all of which will require ingenuity, innovation, and integrity. Using your excellent communication skills and multitasking abilities, you will effectively communicate key initiatives to team members, providing guidance and direction when appropriate, and you will assist in managing the schedules of busy executives.

• Strong critical thinking skills with the ability to work independently with general direction and guidance.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• BA/BS degree or equivalent practical experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the daily schedule and calendar of Vice President, Large Enterprise & Industries (LE&I) and 3 Field VPs.
• Provide advice on behalf of executives on projects and events.
• Strong skills in travel management with ability to advise on travel options to create an experience that requires thoughtful planning in critical details.
• Process expense reports in Workday for VP, LE&I and 3 Field VPs and ensure spend is within budget.  Monitor and predict spending and advise appropriately.
• Publish meeting agendas, take, and distribute notes, and follow up on action items.
• Order catering for internal/external meetings.
• Ability to orchestrate events with general direction. Includes advising on budget, logistics & securing resources through thoughtful planning with attention to details which generates a remarkable experience.
• Compose professional documentation on behalf of executives.
• Form trusting relationships with Executive’s customers, team and contacts.
• Collaborate and partner effectively with Executive Assistants across the Sales, Solution Consulting and extended teams.

About You

Basic Qualifications

• 3- 5+ years of executive support and/or project coordination experience, supporting multiple senior level executives.

Other Qualifications

• Professional skills working with office applications including Outlook, Google Drive, Google Slides, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Zoom.
• Ability to put yourself in the executive’s shoes and handle the schedule in a way that promotes the most effective use of time.

• Ability to handle highly sensitive information with discretion, sound judgment, confidentiality, and the utmost integrity.
• Strong critical thinking skills with the ability to work independently with general direction and guidance.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• BA/BS degree or equivalent practical experience.

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 regardi