PURPOSE AND SCOPE:

The Workday Security Specialist plays a key role in the organization by analyzing, designing, and applying solution approaches for Security specific requirements and changes, for production configuration changes in Implementation projects, Change Requests and for break/fixes in the support model going forward. This individual is responsible for the correct Security configuration and maintenance in Workday, based on approved and aligned requirements, approaches and policies in collaboration with the relevant stakeholders like global process owners and Functional SMEs. This role follows global vs local change guidelines, as well as data privacy/compliance requirements. This role prepares audits regarding security and access working closely with HR and functional configuration SMEs.  This individual will provide role assignments to users based on approved requests

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  

Configure Business Process Security Policies and Domain Securities across functional areas including Core HCM, Recruiting, Benefits, Absence (Time Off and Leave), Compensation, Adv Comp, Talent and ReportingResearch and help resolve day-to-day configurable security challengesCollaborates with Data Privacy, Functional SMEs, and HR to ensure Security is configured according to our Global Design and adheres to Privacy and Compliance requirementsHelp identify new enhancements, review feature releases for configurable SecurityPrepare, execute and troubleshoot Security issues during testingSupport company audits on Workday SecurityEnsure access of Workday Tenants through role assignment gathering activitiesUnderstand the business and HR requirements suggesting solutions with pros and cons and improvements when and where applicable in close collaboration with the HR stakeholders on Workday SecurityDefine role-based and user-based security, and aligns with functional SMEs to ensure business processes reflect the agreed upon roles

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Most work can be performed virtually from a home or other remote location.Max. 10% travel

EDUCATION AND REQUIRED CREDENTIALS:

Bachelor’s Degree; Advanced Degree desirable or an equivalent combination of education and experience

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:      

Minimum 1-2 years professional experience with Workday, experience in HCM implementation Security Configuration and role assignment maintenance Knowledge in Workday Security ConfigurationKnowledge in Workday Security ConfigurationExperience within a global company as employee or as a consultant implementing and/or supporting Workday SecurityCustomer facing support experienceExperience with Data Privacy and Audit requirementsAnalytical and conceptual skills and data/fact driven approach to problem solvingStrong attention to detailStrong communication skills with service-oriented thinkingAbility to work and deliver results across geographies and effectively engage different people and teamsBusiness English