Director, Talent Acquisition - US Federal

Workday•McLean, VA

29d•Hybrid

About The Position

Your work days are brighter here. We’re obsessed with making hard work pay off, for our people, our customers, and the world around us. As a Fortune 500 company and a leading AI platform for managing people, money, and agents, we’re shaping the future of work so teams can reach their potential and focus on what matters most. The minute you join, you’ll feel it. Not just in the products we build, but in how we show up for each other. Our culture is rooted in integrity, empathy, and shared enthusiasm. We’re in this together, tackling big challenges with bold ideas and genuine care. We look for curious minds and courageous collaborators who bring sun-drenched optimism and drive. Whether you're building smarter solutions, supporting customers, or creating a space where everyone belongs, you’ll do meaningful work with Workmates who’ve got your back. In return, we’ll give you the trust to take risks, the tools to grow, the skills to develop and the support of a company invested in you for the long haul. So, if you want to inspire a brighter work day for everyone, including yourself, you’ve found a match in Workday, and we hope to be a match for you too. About the Team At Workday, we're bravely seeking challenges and crafting innovative solutions that enhance the workplace of today inspiring a brighter workday for all. Our Talent Acquisition organization is collaborative, people-centered and outcome focused with an eye on growth and a brighter tomorrow. We work together to build meaningful partnerships within our business with the goal of delivering positive impact and ongoing success. We are an industry leader developing the relevant and creative talent strategies while nurturing connections that feed and develop future pipelines of talent for Workday. About the Role This role will support one or more direct or indirect contracts with the U.S. Federal Government which, due to federal government security requirements, mandates that all Workday personnel working on the contracts be United States citizens (naturalized or native). We are seeking a Director of Talent Acquisition to build and lead the recruitment strategy for our Federal Practice. This leader will manage a team of Talent Partners driving Workday’s Talent Acquisition vision within the Federal Government sector. This role will manage and lead a growing Talent Acquisition team while focusing on implementing innovative, design-led, transformative talent acquisition practices. This outstanding opportunity comes with great benefits and the opportunity for continued career growth as Workday invests and scales its presence in the Federal Government space. As the Talent Acquisition Leader for Federal Government, this role will be a member of the US Talent Acquisition Leadership Team and a member of the Workday Government Leadership Team About You You are currently or have recently led a Talent Acquisition team in the Technical, Customer and Global Revenue through a period of significant growth, with experience in leading during hyper growth preferred. As a people leader, you recognize the importance of building collaborative relationships with other TA Leaders, key internal stakeholders in the business, and cross-functional partners such as HR Business Partners, Total Rewards, Belonging + Diversity, and Leadership & Organizational Effectiveness. You're able to speak to specific examples of how you can build collaborative partnerships with Operations and Finance functions to manage HC budgets, forecasts, and reporting, as well as to proactively manage TA capacity planning against hiring demand. Know where to uncover opportunities to build and drive creative networking efforts through a variety of channels and resources including the Workday product, building talent communities through social talent outreach. Coaching, mentoring, and winning as a team is core to what you value. Be a strong partner and advocate for our COE teams, so they can continue to do the outstanding work they do.

Requirements

Successfully led, developed, and grown a team of high performing TAs at a fast-growth dynamic organization across countries and cultures.
Act as a key strategic partner to HR Centers of Excellence, collaborating with Talent Marketing, Ops, and Analytics to synchronize recruitment branding and data-driven insights with global business objectives
Experience in workforce planning, forecasting, and resource allocation.
Ability to build strong professional relationships and lines of communication across Workday’s functional leadership with a focus on partnering for aligned outcomes as it relates to talent acquisition strategy.
Exceptional presentation and communication skills.
Expertise in generating and analyzing accurate metrics that can be used when reporting to both TA and Business leadership.
Drive TA strategy through a comprehensive understanding of the U.S. federal market, ensuring all recruitment marketing and operational workflows align with federal employment laws and government-specific business cultures.
Highly collaborative and intrinsically motivated.
Empathetic leadership style.
Purpose and values aligned.
Thrive in dealing with ambiguity and motivated in creating clarity and alignment.
Ability to build trusted relationships and can influence senior leaders, knowing when to challenge and when to disagree & commit.
A track record of using data and insights from both internal and external sources to inform opinions and strategies.
Demonstrated experience leading significant organizational change initiatives in highly regulated, federal environments.
Ability to develop and implement HR strategies supporting growth, restructuring, and cultural transformation.
Proven track record of building and scaling HR functions to meet evolving organizational needs.