Director of HR (US Federal) (McLean)
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At Workday, it all began with a conversation over breakfast. When our founders met at a sunny California diner, they came up with an idea to revolutionize the enterprise software market. And when we began to rise, one thing that really set us apart was our culture. A culture which was driven by our value of putting our people first. And ever since, the happiness, development, and contribution of every Workmate is central to who we are. Our Workmates believe a healthy employee-centric, collaborative culture is the essential mix of ingredients for success in business. Thats why we look after our people, communities and the planet while still being profitable. Feel encouraged to shine, however that manifests: you dont need to hide who you are. You can feel the energy and the passion, it's what makes us unique. Inspired to make a brighter work day for all and transform with us to the next stage of our growth journey? Bring your brightest version of you and have a brighter work day here. At Workday, we value our candidates privacy and data security. Workday will never ask candidates to apply to jobs through websites that are not Workday Careers. Please be aware of sites that may ask for you to input your data in connection with a job posting that appears to be from Workday but is not. 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. About The Team You will be joining a global team of talented people partners leading our talent strategy for the newly created Workday Government focusing on helping our business grow & scale in this space. The People Business Partner team is part of the Business Partner & Rewards organization and supports our Senior Leaders across the enterprise. We are looking for a Director who is comfortable operating in a fast-paced and outcome-focused environment that has a bias for action. This individual needs to be collaborative, able to lead with speed, and balance both strategic thinking and execution. About The Role This role will support one or more direct or indirect contracts with the U.S. Federal Government which, due to federal government security requirements, mandates that all Workday personnel working on the contracts be United States citizens (naturalized or native). Consultative: Manages strong relationships, facilitates thoughtful dialogue, thinks strategically and advises on People & Talent. Problem Solves: Identifies the source of problems, develops solutions, and implements solutions in partnerships with the ecosystem of HR Centers of Excellence. This role is hands-on when it comes to Executive Coaching, Workforce Planning, and Talent Management initiatives like succession planning and leadership development. The successful candidate thinks like a business leader with deep understanding of HR fundamentals and embodies Workdays culture and core values. About You The ideal candidate will possess a strong blend of strategic HR leadership, deep federal government experience, and proven ability to navigate complex organizational dynamics. This role requires a highly experienced professional who can effectively partner with and influence the most senior leaders within the newly established Workday Government entity Basic Qualifications- 10-15+ years of progressive HR leadership, with significant experience directly supporting or within U.S. federal government agencies/contractors.
- In-depth understanding of federal HR regulations, policies, and compliance
- Proven ability to translate federal policies into actionable HR strategies
- Thrive in dealing with ambiguity and motivated in creating clarity and alignment
- Ability to build trusted relationships and have the ability to influence senior leaders, knowing when to challenge and when to disagree & commit
- A track record of using data and insights from both internal and external sources to inform opinions and strategies
- Demonstrated experience leading significant organizational change initiatives in highly regulated, federal environments.
- Ability to develop and implement HR strategies supporting growth, restructuring, and cultural transformation.
- Proven track record of building and scaling HR functions to meet evolving organizational needs
- Must have previous experience leading teams in the Federal Government space.
- A bias for action, results are created by this team and we lean-in where Workday needs us
- Highly organized and the ability to ruthlessly prioritize work
- An ability to handle adversity and apply learnings
- A desire to learn, grow, and operate as an essential connector across the business--pulling in HR CoEs when needed
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to break down complex concepts for all audience levels and deliver confidently through informed, educated, and engaging presentations
- Strong investigative, analytical, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Experience working with business leaders that currently support the U.S. Federal government
Seniority level
Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Job function
Human ResourcesIndustries
Software Development
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