HR Data Security Sr. Analyst (Workday)

About This Opportunity

We are representing a confidential enterprise organization in their search for an HR Data Security Sr. Analyst with deep expertise in Workday security administration. This is a remote role open to candidates across the United States, with preference given to those in the Atlanta area.

Our client is seeking a subject matter expert who will serve as a co-administrator of Workday security configuration while maintaining broader responsibility for HR data access governance and compliance. This role requires hands-on experience, sound judgment about when to escalate decisions, and the integrity to handle confidential employee data with discretion.

Responsibilities

Workday Application Security Administration

• Serve as one of two Workday security configurators, collaborating on domain, role-based, and user security group creation, modification, and assignment
• Monitor 100+ active Workday security activities in Production; research anomalies and escalate issues as appropriate
• Resolve standard security configuration issues independently; determine escalation threshold for complex or high-risk changes
• Partner with HR technology and business teams to evaluate and implement improvements to Workday security governance, role design, and access management processes
• Conduct bi-annual Workday User Access Reviews; coordinate security group clean-up and hygiene
• Stay current on Workday security updates and patches; recommend enhancements to leadership

Access Request Management & Governance

• Receive, log, and process routine access requests across multiple HR platforms via ServiceNow and SharePoint
• Determine whether incoming requests meet standard approval criteria or require escalation
• Make recommendations on non-standard or elevated access requests; document business use cases and decisions
• Flag requests requiring Legal or Compliance review
• Validate access requests against role-based access profiles and least-privilege standards prior to fulfillment
• Communicate request status and resolution timelines to requestors and business stakeholders
• Maintain access request tracker and related governance documentation

Policy Administration & Multi-Platform Security

• Analyze governance, audit, and access utilization trends; recommend process enhancements and control measures
• Lead periodic reviews of governance processes and recommend improvements based on audit findings and industry practices
• Identify recurring governance risks and drive corrective actions with stakeholders
• Configure and manage security across multiple HR platforms in coordination with technical teams
• Maintain governance policy trackers and process documentation

Audit Support & Operations

• Coordinate audit support activities, analyze audit requests, and ensure timely and accurate responses
• Validate audit findings and coordinate remediation of security configuration issues
• Identify audit readiness risks and recommend corrective actions
• Track remediation activities and partner with stakeholders to drive issue resolution

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a related discipline and 4 years' experience in a related role; or Master's degree and 2+ years' experience; or 8 years' relevant experience in lieu of a degree
• Strong knowledge of Workday HCM security configuration, including domain, role-based, and user security administration
• Workday Security Administration certification (e.g., Workday Pro Security)
• Experience with HR data access management processes and data governance principles
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent workflows with accuracy and attention to detail
• Sound judgment regarding confidentiality and sensitivity of HR data
• Ability to exercise independent judgment on routine decisions while recognizing the boundaries of authority
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; ability to work across HR, IT, Legal, and Compliance functions
• Proficiency in data visualization and reporting tools (e.g., Excel, Tableau, Power BI)
• Must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship (no OPT, CPT, STEM/OPT or visa sponsorship)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Degree in Information Systems, Information Security, Computer Science, or a related field
• Working knowledge of additional HR platforms (employee engagement tools, time and attendance systems, HR data warehouses)
• Familiarity with identity governance and access review tools
• Experience supporting internal or external audit processes or maintaining compliance documentation in an HR or data governance environment
• Experience in a telecommunications, healthcare, or similarly regulated industry
• Demonstrated confidence in respectfully challenging governance requests that fall outside of established process or approval channels

How We Work With You

Candidates apply directly through Get A Job.ai. Our recruiting team will screen applications and conduct initial interviews with qualified candidates. We then submit selected profiles to our client for consideration. Please apply only through Get A Job.ai and do not attempt to contact the client directly, as this is a confidential search.

Pay

Compensation details will be discussed with qualified candidates during the screening process.

Equal Employment Opportunity: Get A Job.ai is committed to equal employment opportunity. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.