Principal, HRBP- Marketing

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About the Team

The People Business Partner for Marketing is a trusted partner to Workday's Marketing organization, supporting SVP, VP, and key management leaders across the function. Our mission is to apply modern, future forward talent and leadership practices that build high-performing teams, enable leaders to operate at scale, and amplify Workday's employee-first culture.
We are at the heart of Go to Market strategy that is fueling Workday's growth through demand generation, brand strategy, and customer engagement. In the year ahead, our focus will be on organizational design, culture and engagement, and developing a talent strategy that aligns directly with Marketing and revenue priorities.
Our team culture is built on trust, transparency, and fun — yet we are ambitious and carry a deep care for the craft. If you are energized by partnering with marketing leaders at the forefront of business growth and want to be part of a team that genuinely invests in each other, this is the place for you.

About the Role

As a Principal People Business Partner supporting the Marketing organization, you will directly partner with senior leaders to drive significant business growth and make an immediate impact. You will be part of the global HRBP team that supports Marketing and Global Commercial Organization serving as both a strategic partner and a trusted coach to your leaders.

You will keep a pulse on workforce analytics, utilizing Workday's own HCM products to turn data into meaningful, actionable insights. Your work will span org design, talent strategy, culture, and engagement — all with a focus on enabling the Marketing organization to deliver on the future of Workday.

Responsibilities:

• Partner directly with SVP, VP, and senior management in Marketing as a strategic advisor, providing guidance on organizational design, workforce planning, and talent strategy 

• Lead organizational design initiatives that align people, structure, and processes to support evolving Marketing business and talent priorities

• Provide hands-on executive coaching, succession planning, and leadership development for senior leaders

• Analyze workforce data to create valuable, actionable insights that inform people strategy and business decisions as part of standing leadership business reviews

• Orchestrate cross-functional alignment across the HR ecosystem — including Talent Acquisition, Organizational Development, Employee Relations, and Compensation — to deliver integrated solutions

• Design and execute on Marketing talent strategy that delivers, measures and progresses  key talent priorities. 

• Champion and promote the Workday People Strategy, driving awareness and commitment across the Marketing organization

About You

Basic Qualifications

• 10+ years of related work experience, with at least 8 years in a strategic HRBP role partnering with senior leaders

Other Qualifications

• Deep understanding of organizational design, with the ability to align structure, processes, and people to effectively support the Marketing organization's objectives — including restructuring teams, improving communication flow, and facilitating successful business transformations

• Demonstrated Go-to-Market business acumen, with the ability to understand and interpret business situations, analyze market trends, and identify opportunities that inform thoughtful people strategies to support growth

• Proven agility and adaptability in times of change — you embrace new challenges, learn from setbacks, and quickly identify a path forward, helping the organization navigate transitions with confidence and resilience

• A natural bias for action balanced with long-term strategic thinking — you make timely decisions and move initiatives forward while keeping sight of scaled, sustainable outcomes for the broader organization

• Outstanding communication and ability to influence, including the ability to build influential relationships with senior leadership (SVP/VP levels), guide decision-making, and drive alignment across cross-functional teams. You seamlessly transition between responsive, in-the-moment problem solving and forward-looking, strategic counsel

• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills, with the ability to translate complex ideas into clear, simple terms and facilitate productive conversations at all levels

Workday Pay Transparency Statement

The annualized base salary ranges for the primary location and any additional locations are listed below.  Workday pay ranges vary based on work location. As a part of the total compensation package, this role may be eligible for the Workday Bonus Plan or a role-specific commission/bonus, as well as annual refresh stock grants. Recruiters can share more detail during the hiring process. Each candidate’s compensation offer will be based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, geography, experience, skills, job duties, and business need, among other things. For more information regarding Workday’s comprehensive benefits, please click here.

Primary Location: USA.CA.Pleasanton
 

Primary Location Base Pay Range: $172,800 USD - $259,200 USD
 

Additional US Location(s) Base Pay Range: $145,900 USD - $259,200 USD

Our Approach to Flexible Work
 

With Flex Work, we’re combining the best of both worlds: in-person time and remote. Our approach enables our teams to deepen connections, maintain a strong community, and do their best work. We know that flexibility can take shape in many ways, so rather than a number of required days in-office each week, we simply spend at least half (50%) of our time each quarter in the office or in the field with our customers, prospects, and partners (depending on role). This means you'll have the freedom to create a flexible schedule that caters to your business, team, and personal needs, while being intentional to make the most of time spent together. Those in our remote "home office" roles also have the opportunity to come together in our offices for important moments that matter.

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