Senior Director of Physical Security and Safety

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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

We are seeking an outstanding security professional with 15 or more years physical and personal security experience to join a fast-growing Software as a Service (SaaS) company in Pleasanton, CA. This person will develop and implement corporate physical security policies, procedures, and programs to protect the staff, reputation, and assets of a dynamic, growing, multi-site, global organization.

About the Role

Workday is looking for an experienced leader for its Global Workplace Safety (GWS) team.  Reporting to the Vice President of Global Real Estate and the Workplace, the individual in this role will continue to build and lead the team and programs for the department.  The successful candidate will be a strong team player, excellent communicator, interact well with executives, have an understanding of the cost impact of decisions, and have high standards in addition to having a depth of experience and knowledge in workplace and people safety as well as physical security.  Key requirements include excellent independent judgment, integrity and discretion, as well as the ability to identify, analyze and resolve safety and security-related matters.  The individual in this role will be responsible for directing day-to-day safety and physical security operations, including 24x7 accountability and visibility globally.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of Workday security professionals ensure that systems and processes are in place to keep Workday safe and its physical assets secure.

• Lead and oversee a global team of outsourced security personnel at Workday’s Pleasanton headquarters, Dublin, Ireland EMEA headquarters and other locations as needed.  Ensure that these services are provided with a high service level and in keeping with Workday’s core values.

• Develop and regularly update a scalable model to include strategy, roadmap, goals and objectives for the GWS team and its functions that addresses Workday’s risk in these areas, including those related to compliance.

• Ensure that physical security systems are reviewed strategically, including due diligence in site selection, and that they are designed, installed and well-managed in Workday offices globally. 

• Direct the EH&S function to ensure regulatory compliance throughout the world.

• Develop global safety programs and outreach, ensuring that safety programs are in place and effective.

• Work closely with the Workplace Operations team to ensure processes and procedures are in place to ensure all EH&S requirements are implemented and followed.

• Maintain close partnerships with Legal, Privacy Ethics & Compliance (PEC), Information Security, Information Technology, Finance, Travel, People & Purpose (HR), and Workplace and any other key stakeholders to evolve and manage emergency response and incident command process and teams for all sites, ensuring that they fit into the overall Workday Business Continuity Plan.

• Partner with Legal, PEC and HR on employee and contractor background check processes.

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