Senior Employment Counsel

Company: Workday, Inc.
Location: San Francisco
Posted on: February 25, 2021

Job Description:

At Workday, we help the world's largest organizations adapt to what's next by bringing finance, HR, and planning into a single enterprise cloud. We work hard, and we're serious about what we do. But we like to have fun, too. We put people first, celebrate diversity, drive innovation, and do good in the communities where we live and work. Job Description It's fun to work in a company where people truly believe in what they're doing. At Workday, we're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business of enterprise applications. We work hard, and we're serious about what we do. But we like to have a good time, too. In fact, we run our company with that principle in mind every day: One of our core values is fun. At Workday, our employees are the core of our business and we are committed to cultivating a culture that VIBEs (values inclusion, belonging, and equity). As part of the Employment Legal Team, you will play a critical role in ensuring that Workday continues to be a welcoming environment where diverse people, experiences, and perspectives thrive. The Senior Employment Counsel will partner with People & Purpose and other business functions to support our core values of innovation, customer service, integrity, and profitability, while ensuring that Workday maintains a culture of fairness, development and fun for its employees. Workday is seeking a talented attorney who can apply discerning judgment when advising on complex employment matters globally. Working closely with other members of the Employment Legal team, the Employment Counsel will: Counsel and provide guidance to People & Purpose regarding employee relations issues (including employee performance, terminations, leaves of absence, and accommodation requests); Provide pragmatic advice to the business on domestic and international employment laws and matters; Draft and review various types of employment agreements; Manage administrative claims and litigation (e.g. discrimination, wage and hour, etc.); Conduct diligence and advise on mergers & acquisitions Assist with employment-related projects, including review of internal procedures, new policies, and benefits. Required Skills & Experience At least four to six years of diverse and high-quality employment law experience in a leading law firm or as in-house employment counsel Solid knowledge of employment laws and experience advising on major federal and California employment laws such as Title VII, FMLA, ADA, FLSA and state equivalents Experience addressing and resolving complex and sensitive--employee relations and compliance issues Ability to independently determine and develop solutions to complex legal issues that are practical, clearly and timely communicated, and consistent with business objectives Excellent written and oral communication skills, legal research skills, and interpersonal skills Juris Doctor degree from a leading law school Licensed and in good standing to practice law in California (or another US state) Although not required, experience in the following areas will be viewed favorably: International employment law Commissions and other incentive compensation plans Experience with OFCCP compliance and audits Background checks and FCRA Noncompete agreements (and related covenants) Immigration and visas Antitrust Issues in the employment context Privacy issues (e.g., GDPR) Personal Attributes A commitment to personal integrity Ability to approach all situations with good judgment and foresight Detail oriented and takes ownership of high-impact projects Strong team player who can work well with Workday colleagues to solve problems Ability to work in a fast-paced, high output environment and to prioritize and manage tasks efficiently Strong client service orientation and solutions-oriented approach Demonstrates enthusiasm for solving problems and adding value to Workday Committed to his or her personal growth and development by actively seeking feedback and responding with action Posted 2 Days Ago Full Time JR-47759 About Us About Workday 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. Further, pursuant to applicable local ordinances, Workday will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Workday is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at accommodations@workday.com.

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