Your work days are brighter here.
At Workday, it all began with a conversation over breakfast. When our founders met at a sunny California diner, they came up with an idea to revolutionize the enterprise software market. And when we began to rise, one thing that really set us apart was our culture. A culture which was driven by our value of putting our people first. And ever since, the happiness, development, and contribution of every Workmate is central to who we are. Our Workmates believe a healthy employee-centric, collaborative culture is the essential mix of ingredients for success in business. That’s why we look after our people, communities and the planet while still being profitable. Feel encouraged to shine, however that manifests: you don’t need to hide who you are. You can feel the energy and the passion, it's what makes us unique. Inspired to make a brighter work day for all and transform with us to the next stage of our growth journey? Bring your brightest version of you and have a brighter work day here.
About the Team
At Workday, we are committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business of enterprise applications. We work hard, and we are serious about what we do. Workday is a fast-growing company, and the Executive Assistant will need to navigate ambiguity and multiple priorities.
About the Role
Workday is looking for an Executive Assistant to support our Chief Learning Officer. In this role, you will assume a wide range of responsibilities, all of which will require ingenuity, innovation, and integrity. Using your exceptional communication skills and multitasking abilities, you will effectively communicate key initiatives to team members, providing guidance and direction when appropriate, and you will assist in managing the schedule of this busy executive.
Key Responsibilities
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Manage the daily schedule of 2 leaders in Outlook.
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Provide advice on behalf of executives on projects and events.
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Strong skills in booking Domestic / Intl Travel with ability to advise executives on travel options to create a VIP experience that requires thoughtful planning in critical details.
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Process expense reports in Workday and ensure spend is within budget. Monitor and predict spending and advise appropriately.
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Publish meeting agendas, take, and distribute notes, and follow up on action items.
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Order catering for internal/external meetings.
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Ability to orchestrate events with general direction. Includes advising on budget, logistics & securing resources that delivers a VIP service through thoughtful planning with attention to details which generates a remarkable experience.
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Compose professional documentation on behalf of executives.
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Form trusting relationships with Executive’s customers, team and contacts.
About You
Basic Qualifications
Other Qualifications
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Professional skill set working with office applications including Outlook, Google Drive, Google Slides, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Zoom.
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Ability to put yourself in the executive’s shoes and handle the schedule in a way that promotes the most effective use of time.
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Ability to handle highly sensitive information with discretion, sound judgment, confidentiality, and the utmost integrity.
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Strong critical thinking skills with the ability to work independently with general direction and guidance.
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Strong written and verbal communication skills.
As a federal contractor, Workday is requiring all new hires to verify that they are fully-vaccinated against COVID-19 within 72 hours of beginning employment with Workday, consistent with applicable law. Workday is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates who are not vaccinated due to a sincerely held religious belief, medical reasons, or other legally-protected reason should contact
accommodations@workday.com
to explore what, if any, reasonable accommodations or exemptions Workday is able to offer.
Workday Pay Transparency Statement
The base pay range for the primary location of this job is 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, future potential and internal pay parity. For more information regarding Workday’s comprehensive benefits, please
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Primary Location: USA.CA.Pleasanton
Base Pay Min to Max Range: $101,400 - $152,200
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.
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