Senior People Business Partner

Your work days are brighter here.We're obsessed with making hard work pay off, for our people, our customers, and the world around us. As a Fortune 500 company and a leading AI platform for managing people, money, and agents, we're shaping the future of work so teams can reach their potential and focus on what matters most. The minute you join, you'll feel it. Not just in the products we build, but in how we show up for each other. Our culture is rooted in integrity, empathy, and shared enthusiasm. We're in this together, tackling big challenges with bold ideas and genuine care. We look for curious minds and courageous collaborators who bring sun-drenched optimism and drive. Whether you're building smarter solutions, supporting customers, or creating a space where everyone belongs, you'll do meaningful work with Workmates who've got your back. In return, we'll give you the trust to take risks, the tools to grow, the skills to develop and the support of a company invested in you for the long haul. So, if you want to inspire a brighter work day for everyone, including yourself, you've found a match in Workday, and we hope to be a match for you too.About the TeamOur People and Purpose team consults and provides a broad range of strategic HR management to support our Product & Technology team across APAC.About the RoleAre you a Strategic People Business Partner that is a natural problem-solver and relationship builder? In this role, you will partner closely with leaders to provide proactive and strategic Human Resources support to their organisations, and lead the talent strategy of your client group.This includes the following:Strategic HR Planning: gain a deep business understanding including knowledge of our product/services, the business operating model, financials, how important decisions are made, our competitive landscape etc., and translate this business knowledge into a talent strategy that enables organisation success.Advising: Serving as a consultant to leadership on human resource related issues. Coaching leaders to enhance their abilities, working towards a highly engaged workforce, encouraging     cross-functional relationships, and building bench strength at all levels.Organisational Change: Leading organisation changes within the department providing strategic input on business direction, resource planning and internal communication.Talent Management: In partnership with our business aligned Talent Experience partners, lead talent management and leadership planning strategies and processes to develop world-class executive talent.Culture and Belonging: Aligning performance management and reward strategies to create a culture of high performance and innovation within and across the business groups.Employee Engagement: Be a business champion to drive and use employee engagement initiatives that elevate and sustain high levels of employee engagement.HR Partnership: Engage and collaborate with the global HR team, including the People Partner team, HR Operations and Functional Centers of Excellence teams.Provide leadership and guidance to implement core HR policies, programs and practices vital to drive strategic objectives.About You8+ years in Human Resources4+ years supporting one or more executives (at the VP or SVP level)4-year degree in business or a related field, or equivalent relevant number of years of work experience Other Qualifications Experience working with business operations and related functions in a fast-growing software organisation; understanding of services compensation a plus.Strong business acumen, understanding financial conditions, with an ability to link the HR and business strategy, and identify ways to improve business performance.Ability to quickly build relationships and credibility with executivesAbility to be flexible and forward-thinking within a changing organisation.Proven ability to tailor his/her communication style to work well with diverse stakeholders ; effective at influencing, facilitating, and problem solving.Skilled at identifying and assessing organisational programs and change capabilities, building what's required, shaping, supporting and reinforcing culture.Proven experience in the following areas: leadership coaching and development, talent/performance management, high potential identification and development, diversity and inclusion programs, workforce and succession planning and development of recognition/engagement programsSeriously passionate about this workOur 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.Are you being referred to one of our roles? 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