Principal, HRBP- Marketing
WorkdayUSA, CA, PleasantonPosted 15 April 2026
Job Description
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 Team
The People Business Partner for Marketing is a trusted partner to Workday's Marketing organization, supporting SVP, VP, and key management leaders across the function. Our mission is to apply modern, future forward talent and leadership practices that build high-performing teams, enable leaders to operate at scale, and amplify Workday's employee-first culture.
We are at the heart of Go to Market strategy that is fueling Workday's growth through demand generation, brand strategy, and customer engagement. In the year ahead, our focus will be on organizational design, culture and engagement, and developing a talent strategy that aligns directly with Marketing and revenue priorities.
Our team culture is built on trust, transparency, and fun — yet we are ambitious and carry a deep care for the craft. If you are energized by partnering with marketing leaders at the forefront of business growth and want to be part of a team that genuinely invests in each other, this is the place for you.
About the Role
As a Principal People Business Partner supporting the Marketing organization, you will directly partner with senior leaders to drive significant business growth and make an immediate impact. You will be part of the global HRBP team that supports Marketing and Global Commercial Organization serving as both a strategic partner and a trusted coach to your leaders.
You will keep a pulse on workforce analytics, utilizing Workday's own HCM products to turn data into meaningful, actionable insights. Your work will span org design, talent strategy, culture, and engagement — all with a focus on enabling the Marketing organization to deliver on the future of Workday.
Responsibilities:
Partner directly with SVP, VP, and senior management in Marketing as a strategic advisor, providing guidance on organizational design, workforce planning, and talent strategy
Lead organizational design initiatives that align people, structure, and processes to support evolving Marketing business and talent priorities
Provide hands-on executive coaching, succession planning, and leadership development for senior leaders
Analyze workforce data to create valuable, actionable insights that inform people strategy and business decisions as part of standing leadership business reviews
Orchestrate cross-functional alignment across the HR ecosystem — including Talent Acquisition, Organizational Development, Employee Relations, and Compensation — to deliver integrated solutions
Design and execute on Marketing talent strategy that delivers, measures and progresses key talent priorities.
Champion and promote the Workday People Strategy, driving awareness and commitment across the Marketing organization
About You
Basic Qualifications
10 years of related work experience, with at least 8 years in a stra ... (truncated, view full listing at source)
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