Vice President Global People Enablement

We are seeking a transformational executive to serve as VP Global People Enablement (Consultant) to define and architect the future state of our global People infrastructure operating model and technology ecosystem.

This role will operate as a strategic advisor and hands-on transformation leader responsible for modernizing and integrating our People Services & Operations Total Rewards and People Technology functions into a cohesive scalable and globally aligned enablement engine.

The ideal candidate brings deep Workday expertise a world-class People Operations background and a track record of leading enterprise HR transformations across complex global organizations.

This is a high-impact role focused on building durable systems capabilities and governance that will enable the People function — and the business — to scale effectively.

• Develop and articulate a multi-year vision for People Enablement integrating operations rewards and technology into a unified global framework.
• Assess current-state capabilities systems workflows and governance; identify gaps and transformation priorities.
• Establish a scalable global operating model that supports regional nuances while driving standardization and efficiency.

• Oversee global People Services shared services case management and HR operations delivery.
• Design service delivery models (tiered services COE alignment regional hubs) that enhance employee experience and operational excellence.
• Drive process standardization automation and service-level improvements.
• Implement metrics and SLAs to measure operational performance and employee satisfaction.

• In close partnership with the Sr. Director Total Rewards provide executive-level oversight of global payroll benefits and compensation infrastructure to ensure continued operational excellence and long-term scalability. This role will build upon the strong foundation already established within Payroll and Benefits with the Sr. Director continuing to lead those functions.
• Collaborate with the Sr. Director and broader leadership team to further modernize compensation and benefits operations infrastructure strengthening governance compliance and global consistency while preserving the integrity of existing programs.
• Ensure global pay programs benefits administration equity processes and compliance frameworks remain operationally sound scalable and aligned with business growth objectives.
• Champion the seamless integration and optimization of rewards systems within Workday and related technology platforms enhancing efficiency and data integrity across Total Rewards.

• Serve as executive owner of Workday our system of record.
• Develop a long-term Workday roadmap including module optimization integrations reporting and governance.
• Oversee configuration strategy release management data integrity and system architecture.
• Ensure effective integration between Workday and adjacent platforms (ATS payroll equity case management analytics tools).
• Drive automation and AI-forward solutions where appropriate.

• Lead enterprise-wide change initiatives related to process redesign and system modernization.
• Build and mentor high-performing teams across operations rewards infrastructure and People tech.
• Partner closely with Finance IT Legal and executive stakeholders to align transformation priorities with business strategy.
• Establish governance frameworks for People data compliance and risk management.

We get excited about candidates like you because...

• 15+ years of progressive leadership experience across People Operations HR Technology and Total Rewards infrastructure.
• Deep expertise in Workday HRIS including implementation optimization and global governance.
• Proven experience leading global People Operations or Shared Services organizations.
• Demonstrated success driving enterprise-scale HR transformation initiatives.
• Strong understanding of compensation and benefits operations in multinational environments.
• Experience integrating HR systems with Finance payroll ATS and analytics ecosystems.
• Executive presence with the ability to influence C-suite and Board-level stakeholders.
• Strong operational discipline paired with strategic vision.

• Enterprise systems thinker
• Operational excellence leader
• Transformation architect
• Change management expert
• Data-driven decision maker
• Global compliance fluency
• Strong cross-functional collaborator

• Clearly defined and implemented global People Enablement operating model.
• Stabilized optimized and future-proofed Workday ecosystem.
• Improved employee experience through streamlined service delivery.
• Increased automation and reduced manual operational burden.
• Established governance and reporting standards across People systems.
• Built sustainable internal capabilities for long-term scalability.

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