Workday

Workday

Head of Global People Relations

USA, CA, Pleasanton · Senior

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 16 days ago
Data EngineeringAgentic AIPerformance ManagementEmployee RelationsHRISEmployment LawLeadershipMentoring

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Green-card filing pattern in this occupation

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Workday, Inc. obtained a prevailing wage determination for Software Developers in Boulder, COLORADO on 2026-06-15. No matching green-card filing appears in our data yet. The determination expires in 7 days (2026-09-12), and a green-card filing must follow before then or the employer starts over.+2 more active determinations on file

Green-card follow-through: 98%

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Files H-1B transfers

49 transfer filings in the last year, covering 49 workers. Median labor-condition decision: 7 days. An employer that already files transfers is one that can take over an existing H-1B.

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About the role

  • You will re-engineer core processes-from performance management and coaching to employee relations and risk mitigation-by harnessing our agentic technology.
  • Strategic Priorities & Key Responsibilities:
  • Our People & Purpose organization fosters high-performing teams and exceptional workplace experiences.

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.
  • To drive transformation and align cross-functional priorities, this leader will actively build trust and strategic influence across key global stakeholders:
  • Our approach enables our teams to deepen connections, maintain a strong community, and do their best work.

Requirements

  • 12+ years of progressive executive experience leading global Employee Relations, HR Risk & Compliance, and People Consulting organizations across Americas, EMEA, and APJ
  • Enterprise Leadership: 12+ years of progressive executive experience leading global Employee Relations, HR Risk & Compliance, and People Consulting organizations across Americas, EMEA, and APJ
  • AI & Process Re-engineering: Proven track record of leveraging AI platforms, agentic workflows, or digital transformation models to modernize enterprise workflows at scale.
  • Legal, Responsible AI, and Regulatory Mastery: Subject matter expertise in global labor standards, employment law, and ethical HR governance.
  • 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).
  • Workday is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals during our application process, in order to perform one or more essential functions of their job, as well as regarding the use of AI tools for employment decision-making to any degree.
  • AI & Process Re-engineering:
  • Proven track record of leveraging AI platforms, agentic workflows, or digital transformation models to modernize enterprise workflows at scale.
  • Data & Strategic Acumen:
  • Demonstrated ability to build People Analytics capabilities that translate operational performance management and ER data into business-critical organizational insights.
  • Legal, Responsible AI, and Regulatory Mastery:
  • Subject matter expertise in global labor standards, employment law, and ethical HR governance.
  • 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.

Skills

  • Your work days are brighter here.

Compensation

  • $250,600 USD - $375,800 USD
  • $211,600 USD - $375,800 USD
  • In addition, Workday will never ask candidates to pay a recruiting fee, or pay for consulting or coaching services, in order to apply for a job at Workday.

Benefits

  • Our Approach to Flexible Work
  • 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.

Company info

  • We are pioneering the next era of People Operations by integrating agentic AI, intelligence at scale, and Human-Centered design.
  • Grounded in trust, fairness, and our core commitment to employees, we deliver global support that continuously elevates both organizational health and business performance.
  • As the Head of Global People Relations, you will lead the strategic evolution of our People Consultant, Employee Relations, and Risk & Compliance organizations - a global team of 40 domain experts - into an AI-first, data-driven engine.
  • 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.

Equal opportunity

  • Workday is an Equal Opportunity Employer including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.
  • If you require a reasonable accommodation, you may email accommodations@workday.com, as far in advance as possible.
  • Please see below for more details including how to request an accommodation as a qualified veteran, due to a disability or for religious reasons, or as otherwise provided under applicable law.
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