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Senior Director, Global Tax Planning
Workday INC · 🇺🇸 USA, CA, Pleasanton
Sponsorship verdict
Sponsorship possible
One solid signal, not two — worth applying, and worth asking about sponsorship early.
- Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 255 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 103 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
- The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
- No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
- What Workday INC paid sponsored hires in similar roles1 certified filing for “Director - GTM Business Applications, Engage” (Computer and Information Systems Managers) in NC: $209k–$209k, median $209k. Most were filed at wage level IV (100%) — 4 lottery entries, ≈61% projected selection odds for cap-subject employers. Source: US Department of Labor LCA disclosure data (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026).
- Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
US H-1B: cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level — Level I gets 1 entry, Level IV gets 4 (DHS projected selection odds ≈15% at Level I to ≈61% at Level IV). Universities and non-profit research employers are cap-exempt. The $100,000 fee for new petitions from abroad is currently blocked by a court order (appeal pending).
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Sponsor Radar — Workday INC
The US Department of Labor certified 255 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 103 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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About the role
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 We are a team of dedicated tax professionals, driven by Workday’s core values and a commitment to operational excellence. We are focused on value creation through an AI-first mindset, leveraging automation and strategic, compliant tax planning to propel the business forever forward. As Workday continues its growth journey, we are enthusiastic about navigating the increasing complexity of the global tax landscape. We foster a collaborative culture that champions VIBE (Value Inclusion, Belonging, and Equity for All), where we work hard, have fun, and maintain a commitment to employee wellbeing and work-life balance. About the Role We are seeking a high-urgency, forward-thinking Senior Director of Global Tax Planning to lead, elevate, and operationalize our global tax planning and M&A functions. This leader will be directly responsible for both high-level global strategy and hands-on technical modeling. We are looking for a seasoned professional with a good mix of industry and professional services firm experience with the skills to jump right in and make a difference. The ideal candidate will champion a modern, technology-forward operating model that utilizes advanced AI and automation to scale the function efficiently. This role manages a specialized cross-border team and requires an individual with a strong delivery mindset to ensure complex tax strategies are executed seamlessly and aligned with the company’s broader commercial and financial objectives. Responsibilities: • Global Strategy & Structuring: Design, implement, and govern the overall global corporate income tax planning strategy, including cross-border transactions, legal entity rationalization, and capital structuring. • M&A & Integration: Lead tax workstreams for domestic and international mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures from inception through post-closing integration to maximize tax synergies and mitigate operational risks. • Hands-on Technical Modeling: Lead the team in developing advanced tax modeling capabilities, as well as directly performing complex US International and cross-border tax modeling to project annual Effective Tax Rate (ETR) and cash tax impacts for corporate forecasting. • Global Regulatory Monitoring & Readiness: Proactively monitor the global tax landscape and emerging tax issues, assess and quantify their potential impact, and ensure timely communication of upcoming rules to key tax leaders for collective strategic alignment and game plan development. • Team Leadership & Development: Supervise and optimize the capacity of the planning team fostering a culture of techni