Workday

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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 CICO manages a high impact global team of approximately 35 professionals responsible for designing, educating, and implementing Workday’s compliance, integrity, privacy, and responsible AI programs. The team includes lawyers, compliance professionals, data and social scientists, psychologists, program and project managers, and evangelists. Together they cultivate and maintain a culture of integrity and compliance across the Company and around the World. About the Role The Chief Integrity and Compliance Officer (CICO) is a senior executive leadership role responsible for defining, executing, and overseeing the company’s global compliance and integrity strategy. The CICO is the principal steward of ethical conduct, managing complex regulatory risks, and leveraging integrity as a competitive advantage and business enabler for Workday as it scales to a $20B+ business. This role reports directly to the Chief Legal Officer & Head of Corporate Affairs with management and oversight of mission critical areas or responsibility, including Responsible AI, Data Protection, and global anti-corruption efforts. Responsibilities: Define and Execute the Global Compliance and Integrity Strategy The CICO sets the Mission, Vision, and Charter for the entire Compliance & Integrity Team (CIT). Strategic Leadership: Proactively drive legal and ethical business conduct, ensuring compliance programs empower Workday's success and serve as a business enabler. Program Oversight: Oversee the development, implementation, and maintenance of robust risk management programs spanning: Integrity: Including anti-corruption, trade compliance, and human rights. Responsible AI (RAI). Privacy & Data Protection. Transformation: Spearhead the CIT's organizational transformation, including unified strategic planning, budgeting, and driving the use of technology for efficiencies and scalability across all compliance functions. Cultivate and Maintain a Culture of Trust and Ethical Conduct This is the CICO's fundamental role: ensuring integrity is not just practiced but actively leveraged to build trust among all stakeholders. Culture Development: Foster a company-wide culture of trust and integrity, enabling a culture of compliance that involves and is understood by every employee. Training & Engagement: Manage and ensure constant improvement and efficacy of the Code of Conduct Training program and signature engagements such as Integrity Week and Rising. Reputation Management: Constantly improve all aspects of the Ethics and Compliance Program and adjacent compliance activities to uphold Workday's reputation for trust and integrity, helping the company maintain its standing as an Ethisphere World's Most Ethical Company. Govern High-Risk, Emerging Regulatory Domains This role demands leadership in navigating complex and rapidly evolving areas, ensuring alignment with corporate principles and measured risk tolerance. Responsible AI (RAI) Governance: Oversee the RAI Governance Framework to ensure Workday's AI systems align with human values, applicable laws, and the company's Responsible AI Principles. Global Data Protection: Guide the organization in navigating complex global data protection laws (e.g., GDPR, CCPA) and translate them into practical business processes and safeguards. Risk Mitigation: Address and mitigate the specific challenges and risks associated with the continued growth of: Public Sector business. Workday’s Partner ecosystem. Expansion into new markets. Drive Operational Efficiencies in Compliance The CICO is responsible for centralizing and streamlining compliance functions to maximize efficiency, effectiveness, and scalability. Centralization & Scaling: Centralize and scale core compliance services through the newly established Compliance & Integrity Solutions team. Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM): Consolidate and streamline TPRM efforts across all CIT pillars to effectively mitigate risk in the expanding partner ecosystem. Policy Governance: Drive the Enterprise Policy Governance Program (EPG) to unify policy governance and management practices across Workday, collaborating closely with LCCA and other functions. Serve as the Final Escalation Point for Novel and Transformational Issues The CICO acts as the executive escalation point for complex, novel challenges that fall outside established policies or compliance programs, particularly those related to growth, new markets, and transformative technology. Strategic Decision Support: Provide support and oversight for executive decision-making regarding potential reporting to regulators. Transformational Challenges: Lead cross-functional initiatives to align and develop a strategic approach for supporting these "transformational challenges" that lack existing solutions. RAI Support Strategy: Focus the core Responsible AI (RAI) team on strategic customer engagements by ensuring common questions are efficiently handled by GTM/GLS/SMEs (Tier 1 support). About You Qualifications: 15+ years of progressively responsible experience in compliance, legal, internal audit, or risk management. Extensive experience in a senior leadership role, such as a Deputy CCO, Head of Compliance for a major business unit, or a similar executive function. Program Management: Proven track record of designing, implementing, and managing an effective, enterprise-wide compliance program for a large, complex, global organization. Direct experience managing compliance with specific knowledge in: Anti-Corruption/Anti-Bribery, Global Trade Compliance and Sanctions, Data Privacy, and Responsible AI/Emerging Technology Governance Additional Qualifications: Strategic Vision and Business Acumen: Workday’s approach to compliance is not just "checking boxes," a CICO needs to align compliance initiatives with the company's strategic goals and business objectives. They should understand how compliance can be a business enabler, foster trust, and open new markets. Leadership and Culture Building: The CICO is responsible for cultivating a strong culture of compliance and integrity throughout the organization. This involves leading by example, influencing stakeholders at all levels, and building a compliance and integrity mindset across the organization. This is especially important during this time of change at Workday. Communication and Collaboration: Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) are vital for conveying complex information clearly to diverse audiences (the board, executives, product, sales teams, customers, etc.). Collaboration with cross-functional teams (IT, legal, product, sales, Internal Audit) is key to integrating compliance into daily operations. Problem-Solving and Analytical Thinking: The ability to analyze complex situations, identify root causes of compliance issues, effectively utilize data and develop practical, innovative solutions is critical. This often involves navigating ambiguities and finding compliant solutions that support business growth while not slowing down the process. Adaptability and Continuous Learning: Regulatory landscapes and expectations from customers in areas that are not regulated are constantly changing. A CICO must be agile, able to quickly adapt to new regulations, emerging technologies, and evolving business models, and committed to continuous professional development. Workday Pay Transparency Statement The annualized base salary ranges for the primary location and any additional locations are listed below. Workday pay ranges vary based on work location. As a part of the total compensation package, this role may be eligible for the Workday Bonus Plan or a role-specific commission/bonus, as well as annual refresh stock grants. Recruiters can share more detail during the hiring process. Each candidate’s compensation offer will be based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, geography, experience, skills, job duties, and business need, among other things. For more information regarding Workday’s comprehensive benefits, please click here. Primary Location: USA.CA.Pleasanton Primary Location Base Pay Range: $300,000 USD - $450,000 USD Additional US Location(s) Base Pay Range: $300,000 USD - $450,000 USD Our 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. Pursuant to applicable Fair Chance law, Workday will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Workday is an Equal Opportunity Employer including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans. At Workday, we are committed to providing an accessible and inclusive hiring experience where all candidates can fully demonstrate their skills. If you require assistance or an accommodation at any point, please email accommodations@workday.com. Are you being referred to one of our roles? If so, ask your connection at Workday about our Employee Referral process! At Workday, we value our candidates’ privacy and data security. Workday will never ask candidates to apply to jobs through websites that are not Workday Careers. Please be aware of sites that may ask for you to input your data in connection with a job posting that appears to be from Workday but is not. In addition, Workday will never ask candidates to pay a recruiting fee, or pay for consulting or coaching services, in order to apply for a job at Workday. Join our talent community and receive the latest Workday news, content, and be first in line for new job opportunities. Join our Talent Community! Please visit this benefits site! 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. At Workday, our employees have always been our number one Core Value. We understand that everyone has unique experiences and perspectives which is why our mission is to create a safe space where all people and ideas are welcomed. Our commitment to value inclusion, belonging, and equity (VIBE™) and creating a brighter workday for all is the cornerstone of all we do. Join us! Workday is a leading provider of enterprise cloud applications for finance and human resources. Founded in 2005, Workday delivers financial management, human capital management, and analytics applications designed for the world's largest companies, educational institutions, and government agencies. Organizations ranging from medium-sized businesses to Fortune 50 enterprises have selected Workday. Workday is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. Individuals seeking employment at Workday are considered without regards to age, ancestry, color, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, protected family care or medical leave status, race, religion (including beliefs and practices or the absence thereof), sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Further, pursuant to applicable local ordinances, Workday will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. We do not accept resumes from headhunters, placement agencies, or other suppliers that have not signed a formal agreement with us. You may view the Workday's Pay Transparency Policy, and Know Your Rights Notice, by clicking on their corresponding links. Workday is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities, disabled veterans, and others during our application process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability or for religious reasons, contact us at accommodations@workday.com. At Workday, we value our candidates’ privacy and data security. Workday will never ask candidates to apply to jobs through websites that are not Workday Careers. Please be aware of sites that may ask for you to input your data in connection with a job posting that appears to be from Workday but is not. In addition, Workday will never ask candidates to pay a recruiting fee, or pay for consulting or coaching services, in order to apply for a job at Workday.