People Business Partner - M&A

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About the Team

This is an amazing opportunity for a Senior HR professional to join the People & Purpose (P&P) M&A team to further develop people experience M&A strategy that will define how we onboard and integrate our acquired talent, and realize deal value through effective talent strategies.

In this role, you will be responsible for collaborating with Deal Executive Sponsors, the P&P M&A team and People Business Partner teams, the Integration Management Office, and the Corporate Development teams from pre-acquisition through integration/mainstreaming.

About the Role

M&A Diligence & Integration Strategy

Develop and execute frameworks and responsibility matrices for all phases of M&A people talent activities - from initial diligence and close to post-close integration and large scale structural organizational design.

Cross-Functional Partnership

Partner closely with Corporate Development, the Integration Management Office, People Business Partners (PBPs), and Centers of Excellence (COEs) to plan and execute seamless, scalable, and programmatic M&A talent initiatives.

Talent Agenda & Culture Alignment

Leverage a deep understanding of business strategy to build short- and long-term talent agendas for acquired organizations, partnering with founders and leaders to drive cultural alignment, employee experience goals, and key talent retention.

End-to-End Transition & Handover

Act as the central connective tissue for acquired companies during the incubation period, ensuring a seamless transition into standard people practices and executing formal handovers to end-state PBPs.

Data-Driven Decisions & Problem Solving

Gather and analyze people-related deal metrics to proactively identify downstream risks, tell a compelling data story, and implement customized, proactive solutions.

Flexible Deal Support & Change Management

Provide flexible, hands-on support to the broader P&P M&A team as needed across standard diligence workstreams and change management.

About You

Business Qualifications

• 12+ years of HR experience supporting executive clients in high-growth technology environments, with proven expertise in M&A integration (Product & Tech experience preferred).
• A hands-on professional who seamlessly balances high-impact strategic planning with the detailed execution of daily HR programs and tactics.
• Highly collaborative and humble team player who builds strong relationships, manages diverse stakeholders, and thrives on feedback.
• Exceptional influencing and coaching skills, with the agility and flexibility to guide leaders through organizational design and change management.
• Strong analytical skills with a proven track record of using data to solve complex organizational and operational challenges.
• Ability to travel up to 20% as needed for M&A engagements.

Other Qualifications

• Global HR and Total Rewards experience preferred.
• Experience with AI-First and/or SaaS companies preferred; Go-to-Market experience preferred.

Compensation and Benefits

The annualized base salary ranges for the primary location and any additional locations are listed below.

• Primary Location (USA.CA.Pleasanton): $172,800 - $259,200 USD
• Additional US Location(s): $145,900 - $259,200 USD

This role may be eligible for the Workday Bonus Plan or a role-specific commission/bonus, as well as annual refresh stock grants.

Our Approach to Flexible Work

With Flex Work, we're combining the best of both worlds: in-person time and remote. We spend at least half (50%) of our time each quarter in the office or in the field with our customers, prospects, and partners.

Equal Opportunity

Workday is an Equal Opportunity Employer including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans. Pursuant to applicable Fair Chance law, Workday will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.