Enterprise cloud application maker Workday has announced it will construct its new European headquarters in Grangegorman, Dublin 7, with plans to increase its Irish workforce by 60%.
The company, which creates applications to assist clients with finance and human resources, will add 1,000 jobs in the capital over the next two years. The investment is supported by the government through IDA Ireland.
Workday will hire people to work in roles across product development, engineering and data science, sales, services and user experience. The firm first opened its office in Ireland in 2008 and now employs 1,700 people in Dublin.
The Grangegorman headquarters will cover 550,000 sq ft on four acres in a strategic development zone, adjacent to Technological University Dublin (TU Dublin).
The company has agreed to purchase the site from the HSE, with a spokesperson for the health service saying that the site had always been identified as a commercial hub, and that Workday's plan "exceeds the original vision for this area".
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"This significant development will enhance the overall Grangegorman Campus which will be uniquely shared between the HSE, Technological University Dublin, the new local Primary School and Workday," they added.
Workday will become the anchor tenant of the Dockline Building in Dublin 1, augmenting its existing headquarters at Kings Building, as design planning for the Grangegorman site begins.
"Our presence in Dublin, and the incredible talent we’ve been able to hire here, have been critical components of our innovation and customer service efforts – both core values at Workday," said Chano Fernandez, co-CEO of Workday.
"We see great opportunity ahead as we help some of the world’s largest organisations with their digital transformation efforts, including how they adapt to change, plan for the future, and support their employees in the changing world of work."
Chris Byrne, senior vice president at Workday, said the company would be able to engage more deeply in its local education and community programmes, including its STEM partnership with TU Dublin to upskill young people with the move.
Taoiseach Micheál Martin said the jobs announcement was "a very significant endorsement of Ireland as a place to do business and in our reputation as a leading tech hub in Europe.
"It is a vote of confidence in the skills and talent of our workforce and in our continued attractiveness to leading global companies. I also welcome the company’s decision to construct its new European headquarters at Grangegorman in Dublin."
Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment Leo Varadkar agreed that the "incredible expansion from Workday" was a vote of confidence in the capital and wished the company the best of luck with its plans.
"The economic impact of this investment through the capital spend and creation of high value employment is both a significant win for Ireland and a huge vote of confidence in Ireland’s technology ecosystem," IDA Ireland CEO Martin Shanahan said.
"It will also be a significant boost to the business environment and increased economic activity in this North City area of Dublin. I wish the company continued success and the ongoing support of IDA Ireland."
Ger Casey, CEO of the Grangegorman Development Agency (GDA), the state developer for the site, said: "This is an exciting and significant announcement for the Grangegorman area of Dublin City.
"It represents the next step for the Grangegorman project, bringing more new people to join the existing and emerging vibrant community here and further realising the overall vision for Grangegorman.
"The addition of Workday to Grangegorman also offers many potential opportunities for on-going collaboration and engagement with the site’s stakeholders, and we look forward to working closely with Workday to develop their plans for the site."
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Photo: Taoiseach Micheál Martin (left) with Chano Fernandez, Workday Co-CEO. (Pic: Maxwells)
