Workday · 2 hours ago
Senior Associate Executive Search
Pleasanton, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$139K/yr - $208K/yr
7+ years expWorkday is a Fortune 500 company and a leading AI platform for managing people, money, and agents. As a Senior Associate on the Executive Talent Acquisition team, you will drive the executive search strategy, identifying and securing top-tier executive talent while building robust leadership pipelines to align with corporate growth initiatives.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Cloud ComputingEnterprise SoftwareHuman ResourcesSaaSSoftware
Responsibilities
Lead the search strategy: Partner directly with executive stakeholders to define the ideal candidate profile and make data-driven recommendations for target companies and skillsets. Your deep market insights and competitive intelligence will inform and guide every search from its inception
Elevate search execution: Own the end-to-end search identification process, from detailed market mapping and strategic outreach to expert screening and compelling candidate presentations. You will set a new standard for excellence in every phase
Build the leadership pipeline: Actively engage with and cultivate relationships with a network of top-tier executive talent. You will proactively identify and recommend high-impact leaders for future opportunities, ensuring a strong and ready talent pipeline
Deliver impactful market intelligence: Go beyond the resume. You will gather and synthesize critical market insights on compensation, industry trends, and the competitive landscape to provide our leadership team with a strategic advantage
Provide strategic counsel: Serve as a trusted advisor to hiring teams, guiding them through every stage of the search process. You'll provide thoughtful, data-backed counsel that influences decisions and drives successful outcomes
Champion the Workday brand: Act as a brand ambassador for Workday, embodying our values and culture in every interaction. You will ensure a high-touch, world-class experience for all candidates, regardless of outcome
Qualification
Required
7+ years of executive search experience, with a proven track record of successfully recruiting and closing VP-level and above candidates
2+ years of experience from a retained executive search firm, demonstrating the ability to navigate complex, global, and multi-business unit environments
Preferred
Strategic Acumen: You think strategically and operate with a high degree of autonomy
Data-Driven Storyteller: You are highly analytical and skilled at translating complex data and insights into clear, influential narratives for senior leadership
Consultative Partner: You have a history of building deep, consultative relationships with Recruiting Partners, senior executives and HR Business Partners, earning trust and credibility through your expertise
Compensation Knowledge: You possess a solid understanding of executive compensation plans, strategies, and industry benchmarks
Exceptional Execution: You are a highly organized, detail-oriented self-starter with a strong intellectual curiosity. You thrive in a fast-paced environment and have the ability to manage multiple priorities with speed and precision
Global Mindset: You are a hands-on, can-do professional with a global mindset and a passion for identifying and connecting with the leaders who will shape the future of Workday
Benefits
Workday Bonus Plan
Annual refresh stock grants
Comprehensive benefits
Company
Workday
Workday provides SaaS-based enterprise solutions for a company's human resources and financial management activities.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.23BKey Investors
Elliott Management Corp.New Enterprise AssociatesGreylock
2025-09-16Post Ipo Equity· $2B
2012-10-12IPO
2011-10-24Series F· $85M
Leadership Team
Aneel Bhusri
CEO and Co-Founder
Peter Bailis
Chief Technology Officer
Recent News
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