Workday Security Specialist

I am thrilled to support the recruitment of a Workday Security Specialist, for a 12-month fixed-term contract, to focus on enhancing Workday on a global scale for end users and HR populations. In this role you will act as the main point of contact and expert on all things Workday Security, ensuring high-quality configuration and continuous improvement. Advanced knowledge and experience of Workday Security within HCM and Recruiting modules is essential for this role.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist users with security-related inquiries, troubleshoot access issues, and offer guidance on security practices.
• Proactively identify and address potential compliance issues related to data access, retention, and sharing. Regularly review security controls for improvements.
• Collaborate with regional counterparts to support the global platform, working within a structured governance model.
• Work closely with global and local teams, including Workday specialists and HR stakeholders, to guide and implement security enhancements.
• Develop, implement, and update security policies, including role-based and user-based access controls within Workday.
• Oversee and validate all security roles and group assignments, ensuring appropriate end-user access and permissions across Workday.
• Partner with key stakeholders to design and refine security roles, access controls, and permission sets that align with data security best practices.
• Act as an internal consultant, advising stakeholders on system capabilities and providing user support and training.
• Maintain and update comprehensive documentation for security policies and procedures.

The role offers a competitive package of up to £85,000 p.a. on a 12-month fixed-term basis. You will benefit from an agile and hybrid working model and be given autonomy. If you’re interested in this role and would like more information, please apply, and contact Anton Blades at Frazer Jones via antonblades@frazerjones.com with any questions or to have a confidential discussion about your job search. We are recruiting heavily within the HRIS space so we are super keen to speak with you even if the above role isn’t the perfect match or what you’re looking for. Let’s pick up a conversation.