Job Description

This position is responsible for strategic and day-to-day practices and programs that ensure Workiva employees are highly engaged, developing and growing in ways that contribute to the objectives of the business, and are being rewarded and recognized for their contributions and impact in helping drive company growth and success. This position reports to the VP of Talent and Organizational Development and directly manages efforts to enhance organizational capability, bench strength, and the retention of key talent through practices and programs such as performance management, talent assessments, succession planning, and employee engagement.

This role partners closely with business leaders, HR Business Partners and Centers of Excellence (COEs), and Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) to create and administer development and talent processes for the organization. This position requires an individual who can act as a coach and consultant to the business, and build and execute best-in-class, integrated large scale/complex talent management solutions.

Responsibilities

Build upon existing global talent development strategies and practices to build a viable pipeline of internal talent to support business growth and continuity, employee engagement, and a culture of inclusion, high-performance, and integrity.

Design, deliver and facilitate thoughtful, engaging, and relevant training and communications for the business that are customized to the needs of the growing organization and align with business priorities.
Recommend, create, and implement global talent practices to include goal setting, performance review and calibration, talent assessment, promotion planning, succession planning, and other talent and OD practices, as needed.
Collaborate closely with HR business partners on organizational development opportunities and interventions, support and drive organizational effectiveness, and ensure alignment of key talent strategies across the organization.
Assess, evaluate, and recommend tools, vendors, applications and technologies and make appropriate recommendations to optimize resources.
Manage and enhance our employee engagement surveys and contribute to a comprehensive and sustainable engagement strategy.
Create and maintain various tools, resources, and communications needed for the execution of the talent management programs and initiatives.
Assess, report, and deliver data related to talent strategy processes to key leaders and stakeholders across the business.

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience in a related field
Master's degree, PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP certification preferred

Experience

5 or more years of directly related experience is required
Extensive knowledge of Human Resources and Talent Management practices including succession planning, career development, performance management, employee engagement, and leadership development.

Skills

Passion for driving simplicity and improved organizational efficiency and effectiveness through the implementation of talent strategies.
Experience implementing best practices and knowledge of SaaS industry talent management trends.
Ability to work in a hands-on environment, seamlessly moving between strategy and execution.
Ability to coach, mentor, motivate, and inspire key stakeholders at all levels including executive leadership, and influence them to take positive action and be accountable for their role in supporting talent practices and driving organization effectiveness.
Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of stakeholders; consultative and collaborative style that allows for influence without authority.
Ability to innovate through familiarity with iterative, design-thinking, customer fueled approaches.
Ability to operate in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities.
Strong business acumen and consulting skills.

Travel

Up to 15% travel (may fluctuate as business needs evolve)

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

Reliable internet access for any period of time working remotely, not in a Workiva office.
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How You'll Be Rewarded

Base Pay Range in Colorado: $117,000 - 148,000

Discretionary bonus typically paid annually

Restricted Stock Units granted at time of hire

401 (k) match

The base pay range represents the low and high end of the hiring range for this job. Actual pay will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to relevant skills, experience, and capabilities.

Where You’ll Work

Our values drive how we work and who we hire. You will see these values ingrained in how we support our customers, work with team members, build our products and in the work environment we’ve created.

Customer Success:  Always delight our customers.

Trust: Rely on each other. 

Integrity: Do the right thing, every time. 

Collaboration: Share resources and work together. 

Innovation: Keep creating solutions and finding better ways. 

Inclusion: Support a diverse community where we all belong. 

Accountability: Be responsible for your success and failure.

We believe our people are our greatest asset, and our unique culture gives employees the opportunity to make an impact everyday. We give our employees the freedom and resources they need—backed by our culture of collaboration and diverse thought—to continue innovating and breaking new ground. We hire talented people with a wide range of skills and experiences who are eager to tackle some of today’s most challenging problems.

At Workiva, you’ll enjoy: 

Fantastic Benefits: With coverage starting day one, choose from competitive health, dental, and vision plans on the largest physician networks available.

Casual Dress: Workiva has a casual work environment, most people wear jeans to the office.

Involvement: Ability to participate in Employee Resource Groups, (Women in Tech, Women in Sales, Ethnic Diversity, Veterans, Rainbow (LGBTQ), Remote Employees, Caregiving) Volunteering, Company wide celebrations, and more

Work-life Balance: We have competitive PTO, VTO and Parental Leave. We encourage employees to spend time enjoying life outside of work.