Executive Assistant, North America Marketing

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

The North America Marketing team at Workday is a dynamic, collaborative, and high-performing group responsible for driving marketing strategies that support business growth across diverse industries. Our team operates at the intersection of creativity and data, focusing on demand generation, field and partner marketing, and strategic initiatives that align with Workday’s broader goals.

We work closely with sales, product, and global marketing teams to ensure a seamless customer journey from brand awareness to advocacy. As part of this fast-paced and innovative environment, we pride ourselves on being both agile and data-driven, continually refining our approach to meet evolving business needs.

Joining the North America Marketing team means becoming part of a supportive, inclusive, and forward-thinking group that values collaboration, strategic thinking, and delivering impactful results. In this Executive Assistant role, you will be at the heart of our operations, providing essential support to our leaders and contributing to the team's overall success. Together, we push boundaries, adapt quickly, and have a lot of fun along the way!

About the Role

We are seeking a highly organized and strategic Executive Assistant to support the North America Marketing Leader, with the potential to support an additional marketing leader. In this critical role, you will be a trusted partner, ensuring seamless day-to-day operations while providing strategic support in managing priorities, optimizing schedules, and driving cross-team coordination. You will play a key role in facilitating executive travel, event planning, project management, and enhancing the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the marketing team.

You’ll need to thrive in a fast-paced environment, be adaptable, and have the ability to handle ambiguity and competing priorities. If you love working with people across multiple teams and cultures, this role is highly collaborative and involves interaction with department heads across regional and global teams.

Apply now and discover why we love what we do!

Key Responsibilities:

• Executive Support: Run, prioritize, and anticipate your VP's day-to-day schedule, confirm meetings, enter expenses, and attend to other matters as needed.
• Travel Arrangements: Book domestic and international travel arrangements (air, hotel, ground transportation), assist with meeting coordination, and create detailed itineraries for executive travel.
• Event Planning: Plan and coordinate department events, including managing all meeting details (agendas, presentations, meals, securing space, and managing attendee invitations).
• Industry Events Support: Manage logistics and coordination for leadership’s participation in industry events, conferences, and speaking engagements, including preparing materials, assisting with speaking proposals, coordinating attendance, and post-event follow-ups.
• Cross-Functional Interaction: Interact and communicate with employees at all levels and across the organization, including other Workday executives, cross-functional teams, and external vendors.
• Cross-Team Communication: Facilitate clear and timely communication between the marketing team and other departments (sales, product, etc.), schedule interdepartmental meetings, and ensure team members are kept informed.
• Process Improvement: Establish and implement processes to improve team interactions, efficiency, and effectiveness. Identify business process improvements and make recommendations where appropriate.
• Project Coordination for Campaigns: Provide light project management support for marketing campaigns and initiatives, ensuring timelines are met