Job Description
The Senior Workday Security Administrator plays a critical role in maintaining the integrity, confidentiality, and compliance of the client’s enterprise applications with a focus on Workday and UKG. This role is responsible for the design, implementation, and ongoing administration of security configurations, access controls, and audit processes across human capital, financial, and supply chain systems. The Senior Workday Security Administrator ensures user access is managed appropriately, sensitive employee data is safeguarded, and compliance requirements—including audit and regulatory standards—are consistently met. This role requires a deep understanding of Workday security administration and business processes, strong attention to detail, and a proactive approach to identifying and mitigating security risks.

Responsibilities
Security Configuration and Maintenance

• Design and configure security roles and permissions in Workday and UKG to ensure appropriate user access.
• Regularly review and update security roles based on business needs and platform updates.

• Oversee timely provisioning and de-provisioning of user access rights with role-based access controls (RBAC).
• Conduct regular access reviews and recertifications to maintain compliance.

• Perform audits of security configurations and user access to meet organizational and regulatory standards.
• Maintain audit logs and reports for internal and external review.

• Monitor systems for security incidents and investigate suspicious activities.
• Coordinate with Information Security teams to resolve incidents and document lessons learned.

• Develop and maintain security policies, procedures, and guidelines for Workday and UKG.
• Create and update comprehensive documentation for security processes and protocols.

• Provide training on security best practices and platform-specific security features.
• Deliver security awareness programs and assist users with security-related issues.

• Partner with departments to align security configurations with business goals.
• Stay current on platform updates, security trends, and participate in community forums for ongoing skill development.

• Bachelor’s degree required in a relevant field.
• 5 years of Workday experience, including 3 years in a dedicated security role.
• Hands-on experience configuring Workday Security Groups, Domain/Business Process policies, and user provisioning workflows.
• Experience supporting multiple Workday modules (e.g., HCM, Finance, Payroll, Time).
• Familiarity with compliance and audit standards (e.g., SOX, HIPAA, GDPR).
• Experience with Workday Prism, Adaptive Planning, and/or Extend from a security perspective.
• Experience working in regulated industries (e.g., healthcare, higher ed, or financial services) strongly preferred.
• Workday certification a plus.

• Proficiency in configuring and managing Workday Security Groups (e.g., Role-Based, User-Based).
• Expertise in managing Domain Security Policies and Business Process Security Policies.
• Ability to perform Security Audits and User Access Reviews within Workday.
• Proficiency in Workday Report Writer and Calculated Fields.
• Experience with Security Configuration Migration using Workday Object Transporter (OOT).
• Knowledge of Segregation of Duties (SoD) principles and their implementation within Workday.
• Proficiency in Workday User Provisioning and De-Provisioning processes.
• Understanding of Workday Security Compliance requirements (e.g., GDPR, SOX).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills for explaining complex security concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Detail-oriented with a proactive approach to identifying and mitigating risks.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.