Senior Organizational Effectiveness Partner - Product & Technology

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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 excel at building high-performing organizations through strategic organizational design, talent optimization, and change management? Are you passionate about driving impactful change and enhancing organizational effectiveness 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.

About the Role

We're seeking a highly strategic and experienced Senior Organizational Effectiveness Partner to join our team and support the entire Product and Technology (P&T) group (8,000+ workmates).  This role will focus on cross-functional P&T OE projects and M&A activities, playing a critical role in shaping the future of Workday.

The Senior OE Partner will lead key projects focused on pulling business strategy through operating models, organizational design, talent strategies, while using thoughtful change management, as well as providing critical OE support for M&A activities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Organizational Effectiveness Projects (50%) -  Drive organizational effectiveness across P&T by leading key projects focused on talent strategy, KPI definition, AI's impact on roles, and organizational design for optimal performance.

• M&A Activities (50%) - Lead organizational and talent aspects of M&A activities, with responsibilities spanning due diligence through post-close integration. This includes assessing target company talent and organizational structures, developing and implementing integrated organization designs and integration plans, identifying and mitigating talent and organizational integration challenges, and managing talent retention and supporting change management. 

About You

You are a seasoned organizational effectiveness leader with deep expertise in organizational design, talent optimization, and change management, coupled with strong business acumen and a passion for technology. You possess the executive presence, maturity, and accountability to quickly build trust and influence senior leaders. You are comfortable operating in a highly visible role, leading complex organizational and talent  initiatives, guiding M&A integration from an OE perspective, and navigating complex global teams.   

Basic Qualifications:

• 8+ years of progressive HR or Organizational Effectiveness experience, with a focus on organizational design, talent management, and change management, including experience supporting M&A activities.    

• Demonstrated ability to quickly grasp business objectives and translate them into impactful talent and organizational decisions.    

• Proven exper