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
Our Talent Acquisition team is a strategic partner to the business, focused on identifying and engaging the talent that powers Workday’s innovation. In Chennai, our team plays a critical role in scaling our Product and Technology functions, ensuring we apply a high-standard, differentiated approach to how we select and onboard new Workmates.The TA organization at Workday is collaborative, data-informed, and outcome-focused. We don't just fill roles; we build long-term talent communities and creative strategies that align with our engineering and product roadmaps. We pride ourselves on being people-centered, ensuring a positive experience for every candidate while delivering the technical expertise the business needs to succeed. By joining this team, you are joining a group of professionals dedicated to excellence, diversity, and the continued growth of Workday’s presence in the region.
About the Role
We are looking for a Director of Talent Acquisition (Product & Technology) to lead our growing team in Chennai. This is a newly created leadership position designed to scale Workday’s technical presence in India. You will be responsible for driving a high-impact recruitment strategy that aligns with our global product and engineering milestones, ensuring we attract top-tier talent in a competitive market.
In this role, you will act as a strategic partner to our Engineering and Product VPs, helping them navigate talent capacity planning and headcount forecasting. You won't just be managing a team; you’ll be implementing transformative, design-led hiring practices that improve the candidate experience and streamline our internal processes.
As Workday continues to invest in Chennai as a key hub, you will play a central role in maintaining our high standards for technical excellence and belonging. This is an opportunity for a grounded, data-driven leader to build a long-term legacy within a global organization that prioritizes career growth and employee well-being.
About You
Basic Qualifications
18+ years of full-cycle technical recruiting experience, with at least 5+ years leading high-performing teams in a high-growth, product-centric environment.
5+ years of experience designing and executing tech-hiring roadmaps that consistently meet ambitious engineering milestones.
Other Qualifications
The Strategic Partner: You translate complex headcount needs into actionable technical personas. You are a peer to Site Leaders and VPs, helping them navigate talent markets and capacity planning.
Data-Driven Optimizer: You don't just report numbers; you find the story within them. You use data to diagnose funnel bottlenecks, improve pass-through rates, and elevate the candidate experience.
Operational Excellence: You bridge the gap between TA, Finance, and HR. You are comfortable managing HC budgets, forecasting, and resource planning in a dynamic ecosystem.
Champion of Culture: You lead with empathy and a "win as a team" mentality. You are a tireless advocate for Belonging & Diversity, ensuring our teams reflect the global community we serve.
Brand Ambassador: You are proactive, highly organized, and live the Workday values. You don’t settle for "good enough"—you aim for excellence every day.
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.
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 [email protected].
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