Senior Principal People Partner

Workday

Pleasanton, CA, USA
Base: $207,000 - $310,600 usd (pleasanton); base: ...
Flexible work (50% in-office requirement quarterly)
12+ years of proven hr understanding
Executive coaching and succession planning
Data-driven problem solving and insights
Workday is seeking a Senior Principal People Partner to join their Global Professional Services team in Pleasanton, CA. This role requires extensive HR experience coupled with strategic thinking and strong communication skills, as the candidate will be responsible for enhancing business performance through effective people strategies

Job Summary

  • This role involves leading talent strategy for the Global Professional Services organization while building resilient organizations and enabling leaders to operate at scale.
  • The successful candidate will provide hands-on executive coaching, workforce planning, and succession planning initiatives while advising on all people and talent matters.
  • Workday offers a flexible work approach requiring at least half of the time in-office or in the field, combined with competitive compensation including base pay, bonus, and stock grants.

Matching Summary

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Workday is seeking a Senior Principal People Partner to join their Global Professional Services team in Pleasanton, CA. This role requires extensive HR experience coupled with strategic thinking and strong communication skills, as the candidate will be responsible for enhancing business performance through effective people strategies.

Salary

Base: $207,000 - $310,600 USD (Pleasanton); Base: $174,800 - $310,600 USD (Other US locations); Bonus/Equity: Eligible for Workday Bonus Plan and annual refresh stock grants

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 12+ years of proven HR understanding
  • Executive coaching and succession planning
  • Data-driven problem solving and insights
  • Influencing senior leaders and stakeholders
  • Building positive relationships across teams

Nice-to-have

  • Bias for action in fast-paced environments
  • Operating with ambiguity and transparency
  • Collaborative matrixed team leadership
  • Curious minds and courageous collaboration
  • Ability to handle adversity effectively

Key Requirements

  • 12+ years of HR experience
  • Proven ability to enhance business performance
  • Expert communication and presentation skills

Work Rights

Not specified

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