Senior People Business Partner - Architecture

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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.

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About the Team

Transform the Future of Work at Workday!

Do you thrive on building high-performing organizations through innovative talent solutions? Are you passionate about driving impactful change within a cutting-edge technology environment? If so, Workday is the place for you.

Our People Business Partner (PBP) & Organizational Effectiveness (OE) team plays a key role in Workday's success. We build resilient organizations, lead transformative initiatives, empower leaders to scale effectively, and champion our employee-first culture. We're seeking a highly strategic and experienced Senior PBP to partner with our Chief Architect and the Architecture organization within our Product and Technology (P&T) group (8,000+ workmates). This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of Workday's core technology foundation.

About the Role

This critical role will be a true business partner, deeply embedded within the Architecture leadership team. You will be both a strategic advisor and an execution-focused leader, driving organizational and talent strategies that directly impact Workday's innovation and growth. The scope of this role may expand to include additional client groups within the first year. 

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic HR Business Partner (70%):

• Partner with the Chief Architect and Architecture leadership team to develop and execute organizational and talent strategies aligned with Workday's overall business objectives.
• Lead the development of a multi-year roadmap for critical organizational changes, leveraging workforce analytics to monitor progress and measure impact.
• Provide expert guidance and support for M&A activities, including integrating acquired companies and products into the P&T organization.
• Deliver executive coaching to senior leaders, fostering their development and effectiveness.
• Serve as the primary HR leader for the Architecture leadership team, providing counsel and guidance on all people-related matters.
• Lead and execute cyclical talent processes, including annual compensation planning, talent calibration, and succession planning.
• Effectively leverage Workday's HR ecosystem of experts in areas such as performance management, manager coaching, people analytics, investigations, and D&I.

P&T Functional Projects & Programs (30%):

• Lead and contribute to key projects and programs within the PBP team, designed to advance functional talent strategies across P&T. These projects will focus on critical initiatives that enhance the capabilities and effectiveness of our technology teams. Example project: Senior Technical Promotion Process

Posting End Date: 03/31/24
The application deadline for this role is the same as the posting end date

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