Head of Global People Relations

Workday•Pleasanton, CA

2d•$211,600 - $375,800•Hybrid

About The Position

Workday is seeking a Head of Global People Relations to lead the strategic evolution of their People Consultant, Employee Relations, and Risk & Compliance organizations. This role involves transforming a global team of 40 experts into an AI-first, data-driven engine by re-engineering core processes such as performance management, coaching, employee relations, and risk mitigation using agentic technology. The position requires balancing automation with empathy and legal rigor to build a global framework prioritizing employee trust. The company emphasizes a culture rooted in integrity, empathy, and shared enthusiasm, seeking curious minds and courageous collaborators who bring optimism and drive. Workday is a Fortune 500 company and a leading AI platform for managing people, money, and agents, focused on shaping the future of work.

Requirements

12+ years of progressive executive experience leading global Employee Relations, HR Risk & Compliance, and People Consulting organizations across Americas, EMEA, and APJ.
Proven track record of leveraging AI platforms, agentic workflows, or digital transformation models to modernize enterprise workflows at scale.
Demonstrated ability to build People Analytics capabilities that translate operational performance management and ER data into business-critical organizational insights.
Subject matter expertise in global labor standards, employment law, and ethical HR governance.

Responsibilities

Re-wire end-to-end People Relations workflows using agentic automation to scale advisory services, performance coaching support, and intake systems seamlessly across all operating regions.
Oversee global Employee Relations and People Consulting teams, embedding AI-driven triage and standardized quality frameworks while maintaining absolute fairness, objectivity, and empathy.
Direct global compliance strategy, Labor Relations, and automated risk models to navigate evolving international employment laws and data privacy standards.
Transform case data and workplace sentiment into scalable, and actionable intelligence, creating a virtuous cycle of organizational improvement for leaders and employees globally.
Establish and reinforce responsible AI frameworks for Global People Operations, ensuring every AI or automated system upholds employee trust, non-bias, and company core values.
Lead, mentor, and inspire a high-performing global team of People Consultants, ER specialists, and Risk & Compliance experts; foster continuous capability building, a culture of trust, and clear career growth pathways.
Actively build trust and strategic influence across key global stakeholders including Legal & Employment Law, HR Business Partners & Talent Experience, People Analytics & HR Technology/Systems, Business Unit & Regional Executive Leaders, and Works Councils, Labor Unions & Employee Representative Bodies.