Description :
We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Workday Security Specialist with hands-on experience in Workday security configuration and administration. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of Workday role-based access, security groups, and business process frameworks, along with the ability to translate business requirements into secure, scalable solutions.
This role involves collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to maintain and enhance Workday security, ensure compliance with organizational policies, and support end users with issue resolution and education.
Key Responsibilities :
- Design, configure, and maintain Workday security across all modules, including role-based, user-based, and domain security policies.
- Manage and implement security groups, business process security policies, and segregation of duties within Workday.
- Analyze user access requests, troubleshoot security issues, and provide timely resolutions.
- Partner with business and functional teams to understand security needs and translate them into technical configurations.
- Conduct regular audits, identify security gaps, and recommend improvements.
- Collaborate with HR, IT, and compliance teams to ensure security standards and governance are upheld.
- Create and maintain documentation for security configurations, processes, and controls.
- Educate and guide users on Workday security best practices and issue resolutions.
- Complete all assigned mandatory trainings within the provided timelines.
Required Skills & Qualifications :
Strong hands-on experience in Workday Security configuration and administration.Deep understanding of Workdays security framework, including role-based access control (RBAC), user-based access, and domain security policies.Experience in troubleshooting and resolving Workday access and security-related issues.Strong analytical, problem-solving, and documentation skills.Excellent communication, interpersonal, and client-facing skills.Ability to work effectively cross-functionally with HR, IT, and business teams.Experience in identifying business needs and converting them into technical security solutions.Preferred Skills :
Workday Security Certification is a strong plus.Exposure to Workday HCM modules or integration security is an advantage.Experience in auditing, compliance, or governance processes related to Workday.(ref : hirist.tech)