Principal Program Manager, People Risk & Compliance

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 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. The HR Compliance team was established to centralize the identification of HR related employment regulations and in partnership with our Employment Legal team assess the risk associated with each regulation and implement business processes to achieve compliance. With a global remit, the HR Compliance team will aim to operate as efficiently as possible, using a structured and meaningful approach. The team strives to be proactive rather than reactive to new and changing obligations. We are mindful of the potential impact of compliance and non-compliance to Workday as a business and provide practical options to achieve the appropriate balance to meet the business’s risk appetite. About the Role As the HR Compliance APAC Program Manager you will: Manage HR compliance related projects for the APAC region including gender pay gap reporting, time tracking, policy development, and labour audit responses Independently translate legal obligations into compliant deliverables, keeping your finger on the pulse of the ever evolving labour and compliance landscape in the region Partner with HR and cross-functional stakeholders Provide guidance to HR project teams to ensure new APAC programs align with compliance requirements Ensure appropriate documentation, interpretation, and communication to APAC regional leaders regarding the implementation of various compliance plans In partnership with our HR Analytics team, analyze, refine, and present data to the APAC regional HR leadership team regarding compliance efforts & progress About You You're knowledgeable in APAC HR Compliance related requirements - You’ve supported Gender Pay Gap reporting work before. You know what WGEA and MOM stands for without having to look them up. An external labor audit doesn’t scare you. You’re driven - You are comfortable with ambiguity. You forge ahead and produce results even when things are in flux. You don’t settle for the status quo. You’re customer centric - You keep the customer experience at the forefront of everything you do. You’re able to navigate between the two worlds of user experience and compliance, and you never sacrifice one for the other. You’re nimble - You can easily jump between setting priorities and executing on tactical work. You are hands on. You’re a builder - You know how to create brand new custom reports and perform complex data analysis from scratch. If there is no map, you become the cartographer. You’re inclusive - You recognize the power of diversity. You believe in a supportive and inclusive workplace, where everyone feels valued and included. You’re collaborative - You can partner with multiple stakeholders. You pull together the right people to deliver the optimal outcome. You get things done with and through people. You are able to influence the work of others. Basic Qualifications: 8 - 10 years experience developing and implementing HR compliance programs & efforts such as gender pay gap reporting, disability quotas, employee handbooks, and time tracking solutions, as well as labor audit responses APAC wide HR and labor compliance knowledge Experience working on regional, enterprise-wide HR projects that involve multiple and distinct teams across geographies/time zones Other Qualifications: Robust project management skills Strong verbal & written communication skills Hands on experience with Workday’s HCM and Recruit functionalities Experience with the “Design Thinking” iterative process/methodology Experience working in an Agile/Scrum environment for technology changes Multi-lingual preferred 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] . Are you being referred to one of our roles? If so, ask your connection at Workday about our Employee Referral process! 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