Director, Global Emerging Talent Programs
About the role
The Director, Global Emerging Talent Programs will architect, develop, and scale Workday's emerging talent strategy. They will own the global vision and operational execution of a portfolio of high-impact talent acquisition programs, including Early Careers (Internship Program and Generation Workday), Military/Veteran hiring, Federal hiring, and Accessibility. They will collaborate directly with business and talent acquisition partners to drive long-term organizational capability and program performance that supports business needs.
About The Team
The Emerging Talent Programs team is a dynamic, mission-driven group within Workday's Global Talent Acquisition organization. The team is focused on maintaining momentum across Early Careers programs, scaling Military/Veteran and Federal recruiting efforts, and ensuring accessibility in hiring practices. The team is known for its close-knit, connected, and highly collaborative approach, working closely with business and talent partners to deliver meaningful outcomes.
Qualifications
- 12+ years of relevant experience in talent acquisition, emerging talent programs, or a related field
- 7+ years of experience leading and fostering high-performing teams
- 3+ years of experience leading and developing management leaders (managers of managers)
Other Qualifications
- Experienced in program management, including the coordinated management of multiple, related programs to achieve business objectives
- Deep understanding of talent acquisition and emerging talent programs, including developing effective recruitment campaigns, improving the candidate experience, reducing time-to-hire, and ensuring the organization attracts and retains the best talent to meet its goals
- Skilled in leadership, with the ability to guide, influence, and direct a team toward achieving shared goals
- Understanding of headcount and workforce planning, including managing and influencing hiring plans to ensure predictable, well-managed talent pipelines aligned to business needs and budgets
- Proficient in data insights and analytics, with the ability to translate complex data into understandable and practical information
- Experienced in process improvement, including identifying, analyzing, and enhancing existing business processes to meet new standards or goals
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to adapt your style to different audiences and collaborate effectively across teams
Pay
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.
Schedule
Our approach to flexible work combines 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).
Benefits
At Workday, we are committed to providing an accessible and inclusive hiring experience where all candidates can fully demonstrate their skills. If you require assistance or an accommodation at any point, please email accommodations@workday.com.