Principal Hr Business Partner

Workday

Pleasanton, CA, USA
Primary location base pyy range: $172,800 usd - $2...
Hybrid (50% in-office/50% remote)
Partnering with svp+ leaders
Global talent strategy
Talent assessment and compensation
Workday is seeking a Principal HR Business Partner to join their team in Pleasanton, CA, with a focus on supporting the Global Finance Organization. The ideal candidate will have extensive HR experience, particularly in strategic roles, and a collaborative mindset that aligns with the company's employee-first culture

Job Summary

  • Workday's People Business Partner team advises and leads senior-level organizations, enabling leaders to operate at scale and amplify a values-driven, employee-first culture.
  • This role will lead the talent strategy for the Global Finance Organization, serving as the primary PBP to Workday’s Chief Financial Officer (EVP).
  • The company offers a culture rooted in integrity, empathy, and shared enthusiasm, with trust to take risks, tools to grow, and support for long-term development.

Matching Summary

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Workday is seeking a Principal HR Business Partner to join their team in Pleasanton, CA, with a focus on supporting the Global Finance Organization. The ideal candidate will have extensive HR experience, particularly in strategic roles, and a collaborative mindset that aligns with the company's employee-first culture.

Salary

Primary Location Base Pay Range: $172,800 USD - $259,200 USD; Additional US Location(s) Base Pay Range: $145,900 USD - $259,200 USD; Bonus/Equity: May be eligible for Workday Bonus Plan or role-specific commission/bonus, and annual refresh stock grants.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Partnering with SVP+ leaders
  • Global talent strategy
  • Talent assessment and compensation
  • Organizational effectiveness and transformation
  • HR fundamentals and people solutions

Nice-to-have

  • Curious minds and courageous collaborators
  • Sun-drenched optimism and drive
  • Empathy and shared enthusiasm
  • Bias for action and speed
  • AI adoption and curiosity

Key Requirements

  • 10+ years in HR function
  • 8+ years strategic HRBP role
  • PBP experience with SVP+ leaders
  • Global capacity experience
  • Workday office presence at least 50%

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Not specified

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