Principal HR Business Partner

Workday • Pleasanton, CA

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

We are looking for a Principal People Business Partner comfortable operating in a fast-paced, outcome-oriented environment. This individual needs to be collaborative, partnering closely with global PBPs in EMEA and APAC, particularly in India where the Finance organization has a growing population. Ultimately, we’re looking for a high-performing individual who has a bias for action and can operate with speed, balancing both strategic planning and execution of talent programs. In this role, success looks like: 1. Winning the trust of, and being an advisor to, the CFO and his leadership team. 2. Being a strong team player and collaborator among your PBP peers and CoEs. 3. Moving fast to accelerate execution of talent programs (compensation, talent assessment, etc.) and special projects (org effectiveness, transformation, etc.) 4. Having an employee-first and team-first approach. 5. Living our core value of Having fun. As a Principal People Business Partner, you will report to the PBP/OE Lead for G&A (Finance, Legal, and P&P). Your number one priority is to activate the ingredient that is at the center of Workday’s success – our people. More specifically, Workday People Business Partners are: Thought Partners: Proactively build trusting relationships, facilitate thoughtful dialogue, and think strategically to advise VP+ leaders on organizational decisions. Executive Coaches: Coach our VP/SVP/EVP leaders on all things related to their leadership mindset and approach. Problem Solvers: Identify and articulate problem statements leveraging Workday data. Develop and implement solutions in partnership with PBP colleagues and CoEs. Talent Strategists: Develop a Global Finance Talent Strategy and lead Talent Management initiatives to support that strategy (e.g. succession planning, leadership development). Business Partners: Think like a functional business leader, understand their business, and utilize a deep understanding of HR fundamentals to drive impactful people solutions.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in the HR function with, at least 8 years in a strategic (PBP) HRBP role
• PBP experience partnering with SVP+ leaders, in a global capacity
• An ability to work out of a Workday office at least 50% of the time.

Nice To Haves

• A demonstrated track record of using AI to elevate your work, and a curiosity to be a first adopter in all things AI
• A global mindset, understanding the need for cultural nuance in all that we do across the globe
• Tolerance for ambiguity and adept at creating clarity among stakeholders.
• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal, with the ability to break down complex concepts and confidently facilitate discussion, debate, and decision making

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal
• Education Level: No Education Listed