Corporate Communications Lead, Workday
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Enterprise management cloud platform
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Enterprise management cloud platform
1001+ employees
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1001+ employees
Company mission
To provide an all-in-one management cloud solution for the rapidly changing business requirements of the modern world.
Role
Who you are
- This leader will bring a sense of fun, creativity, and critical thinking to every project, and be able to drive effective integrated communications campaigns
- They will be an excellent writer in their first language and have an eye for attention to detail when working in English across other countries
- They will have a consistent record of collaboration with senior executives, the ability to succeed in a pressurised environment, and be adaptable
- They will also be operationally minded, working autonomously to drive timely, impactful activity execution and reporting success back to the business!
- 10+ years of Communications and/or Public Relations experience, preferably in enterprise software and AI technology. Background in both in-house and agency is a plus
- Strong experience working with business, trade, IT, and industry media outlets and reporters
- Fluent French + English is required. Spanish language is a bonus
- Superb written and verbal communication and project management skills
- Ability to quickly understand technology and translate into public relations strategies, messaging, and compelling narratives
- Proven record of creating content that reaches audiences across paid, earned, and owned channels
- Ability to work independently, prioritise multiple tasks effectively, and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
- Strong social skills and consistent track record in navigating and building strong relationships with cross-functional teams
- Strategic thinking, problem solving, attention to detail, technical, and analytical skills
- Demonstrated ability to develop and manage positive relationships with the media
- Hybrid office experience and periodic travel is required
What the job involves
- Our growing EMEA Corporate Communications team covers external, internal, and executive communications in Workday markets across EMEA
- We are a team of storytellers and strategic advisors who engage Workmates, PR agencies, journalists and influencers, and our partner and customer communities across EMEA to drive business impact
- A fun team, we are collaborative, results-driven, and love to build brand awareness and engagement for Workday
- We’re actively seeking the right talent to help us achieve our bold growth goals, scale the company and cultivate our outstanding culture
- Workday is shaping the future of work, and we’re seeking a strong communications leader who can drive our communications efforts in South EMEA to help us effectively tell our story
- We are looking for a leader to join the Corporate Communications team, to be responsible for running communications in the region, with a focus on France, working closely with team members focused on other countries in South EMEA
- This team member is responsible for developing and working with the country in-house and agency teams to implement creative communications programmes that engage, align, and inspire Workday’s target audiences
- The Corporate Communications Lead coordinates the work of our network of agencies and consultants operating across the three markets in South EMEA, working with regional leaders to collaborate on working practices where relevant, and template best practice initiatives for use elsewhere
- This role also includes the opportunity to work on strategic and operational pan-EMEA initiatives such as events, pan-EMEA campaigns and operating roles
- Act as a strategic advisor to senior Workday leaders in the region and across EMEA, supporting the EMEA Comms strategy and approach in all interactions
- Lead in-house team members and external PR agencies in South EMEA, covering delivery, budgeting, and reporting. Ensure delivery of results against critical metrics and team goals, and build high quality reports that demonstrate the contribution of communications to the overall business effort and targets
- Work with Employee Communications, Social Media, and other functions in the region to support internal and executive communications when focused on global business leaders and/or the profile of GVP, South EMEA, Workday, as well as in-country leaders
- The role reports to the Senior Director of Corporate Communications in EMEA. It will be supported by team members across the region including the Senior Manager for South EMEA communications. The role sits within Workday’s EMEA Communications organisation
- Provide counsel to Workday’s leaders and teams in the region. Encourage confidence in the communications function with this team and partner with regional marketing teams to maximise results that align to the Corp Comms priority areas and the overarching FY25 priority themes of AI and innovation
- Work together with the EMEA Corporate Communications team to build and develop thought leadership campaigns and content, based on an excellent knowledge of the business and technology marketplace
- Build and maintain positive relationships with relevant media and create new editorial opportunities for brand awareness
- Progress an innovative, outstanding customer and partner communications programme, working closely with the Customer Advocacy and Partner Marketing teams
- Showcase strong operational and organisational skills to bring new insights to the team and see ideas through to completion. A confirmed capacity to run the day-to-day PR campaigns and work on a variety of projects at one time with varying goals
Our take
Workday is a cloud-based software vendor that provides management of workforces and finances. The company uses a single database for workforce management and financial management to offer integration and optimize business intelligence across companies. It has added to the packages and tools it offers over the years, providing analytic options that allow companies to combine third-party data with information collected by Workday.
Workday has acquired and paired up with many other companies to keep expanding its offering. In 2021, it purchased the employee feedback platform Peakon in response to the growing need for managers to be able to survey workers and collect satisfaction data without face-to-face meetings. The company has also bought and developed many financial tools and HR management tools.
The company’s goal is to provide end-to-end back office services and while there are other providers, such as UKG Pro and Ceridian HCM, Workday’s broad offering helps them to stand out. Though it faced a tough global market in 2023 and has shed some of its headcount, Workday has seen a 6.5% gain in value in the first quarter of 2024. It is now focusing on growth and developing the AI capabilities of its platform. .
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16% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 5 rounds)
Oct 2011
$85m
SERIES F
Apr 2009
$75m
SERIES E
Total funding: $215.3m
Company benefits
- Company equity
- Vision and dental insurance
- Work from home opportunities
- Health insurance
- Virtual primary care
- Flexible time-off policy
- Global mental health resources
- Global dedicated on-site clinical counselors
- Global well-being days
- $25k fertility/family planning benefits
- North Star financial wellness
- Retirement funds and matching
Company values
- Employees - Most fundamentally, people are the core of our business. Without them, we would not have a business. We hire the best and expect great accomplishments
- Customer service - Every investment and decision we make has our customers in mind, and we pull out all stops to make the satisfaction of our customers paramount
- Innovation - We aim for innovation not only in our development organization but also in the way we approach all aspects of our business
- Integrity - We say what we mean, and mean what we say. We stick to our commitments, treat everyone equitably, and communicate openly and honestly
- Fun - We also feel it’s important to have a sense of humor. We like to laugh—it makes our work that much more enjoyable. We also invest in community and company events that help our employees and their families feel a connection to Workday beyond business as usual
- Profitability - Long-term economic success is what helps us provide employees and customers with the best productivity tools, solutions, and services. While important, profitability is not why we exist. Simply put, at Workday we exist to make and provide great products and services
Company HQ
Pleasanton, CA
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Leadership
Aneel Bhusri
(CEO)Worked for Morgan Stanley for 3 years and took a Stanford MBA, before spending almost 6 years at Oracle as SVP. Co-founded Workday in 2005 while working as a Greylock Advisory Partner.
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