What are the responsibilities and job description for the VP HR Governance position at HW3?
Vice President – HR Governance & Workday Risk Oversight
We are partnered with a global financial services organization is seeking a Vice President to join its People Operations and Governance function, focused on Workday leadership, HR operational risk, and People systems governance within a highly regulated environment.
This is a highly visible opportunity to partner closely with senior leadership while overseeing HR systems strategy, operational controls, and risk management initiatives across a complex North America business.
This role offers exposure to:
- Enterprise Workday ownership and optimization
- HR operational risk and governance oversight
- People systems controls, security, and access management
- HR data governance and audit readiness
- Regulatory and compliance interaction
- HR reporting, analytics, and executive-level insights
- Process improvement, automation, and systems integration initiatives
- Cross-functional collaboration with Risk, Compliance, Audit, HR, and Technology teams
- Strategic People Operations transformation initiatives
The team works closely with senior stakeholders across HR, Risk, Compliance, and Technology to strengthen governance frameworks, improve operational resilience, and enhance the effectiveness of People systems and controls.
The ideal candidate will have:
- 7 years of Workday and HR systems experience within financial services or another regulated industry
- Strong understanding of HR governance, operational risk, controls, and data management
- Experience managing Workday environments, including reporting, security, and process optimization
- Exposure to audit, compliance, and regulatory engagement related to HR systems and controls
- Strong analytical and reporting capabilities with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, highly visible environment
- Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint; project management experience is a plus
If you are interested in learning more, please apply directly or email directly to e.ferguson@hwthree.com
Salary : $140,000 - $175,000