Workday Security Lead – HCM and FINS
Job Description
About the position
The Workday Security Lead will be responsible for establishing and maintaining security protocols within Workday for HR and Finance operations. This role requires a strategic thinker with a deep understanding of security best practices, regulatory requirements, and the Workday system. The ideal candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure security measures align with business objectives while safeguarding critical data.
Responsibilities
Lead design, development, and implementation of new Workday Security functionality including managing internal Workday Security team and their Workday development, prioritizing efforts to deliver and oversee quality
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Lead the design, implementation, and management of security policies and procedures related to Workday in HCM and Finance.
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Conduct regular security assessments and audits to identify vulnerabilities and ensure compliance with industry standards and organizational policies.
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Collaborate with HR and Finance leaders to define security roles, access controls, and user permissions within Workday.
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Lead medium sized projects to onboard security solutions and participate in larger, more complex initiatives.
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Stay updated on industry trends, best practices, and regulatory changes affecting HR and Finance security.
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Provide training and support to HR and Finance teams on security protocols and Workday functionalities.
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Develop and maintain documentation related to security processes, procedures, and configurations.
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Act as a liaison between IT, HR, Finance, and external stakeholders regarding security initiatives and compliance efforts.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, or related IT discipline; or equivalent experience
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Minimum of 7 years leading design, development, and implementation of new Workday Security functionality, including managing internal Workday Security teams and Workday development
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Minimum of 7 years of experience working with security frameworks and protocols
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Minimum of 5 years of experience working with HR or Finance processes, data privacy laws, and compliance requirements
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Strong knowledge of Workday security modules and configurations.
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Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
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Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across teams.
Nice-to-haves
Workday Pro – Security certification ‘highly preferred’
Benefits
11 paid holidays, 20 paid time off days, and 8 hours of volunteer time off, yearly
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Industry-leading 401K retirement savings plan with matching and company contributions
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Student loan pay downs and 529 educational save up assistance programs
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Tuition reimbursement
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Employee stock purchase plan
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Flexible health and insurance options including medical, dental and vision
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Employee, spouse and child life insurance
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Short- and long-term disability
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Pre-tax Health Savings Account with employer contributions
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Healthcare FSA
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Critical illness, accident & hospital indemnity insurance
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Adoption, surrogacy and fertility assistance
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Paid parental and caregiver leave
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Dependent Day Care FSA back-up child and adult/elder care days and childcare discounts
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Mentally Fit Employee Assistance Program
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Subsidized and discounted Weight Watchers program
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Travel allowances, relocation assistance, a signing bonus and/or equity may be available depending on the role