HR Technology Security Analyst

Overview

Lead the security, access governance and compliance of Workday and other HR technology platforms as a recognized subject matter expert in HR Systems Security.

What you'll do

• Lead the design, configuration, implementation and governance of security frameworks across Workday and other HR technology platforms.
• Define, implement and maintain role-based access models, security groups, domain policies, business process security policies and governance standards.
• Serve as a trusted subject matter expert and advisor for complex access management requirements, escalations and enterprise initiatives.
• Lead all phases of the solution lifecycle, including requirements gathering, solution design, configuration, testing, deployment and ongoing production support.
• Partner with HR, HRIT, Cybersecurity, Legal, Privacy, Compliance and Audit teams to ensure alignment with corporate policies, regulatory requirements and security best practices.
• Lead and oversee SOX compliance activities, access certifications, audit reviews, segregation-of-duties (SoD) assessments and risk mitigation programs across HR technology platforms.
• Assess security and compliance risks and develop solutions that balance business needs, user experience and governance requirements.
• Drive enterprise access management initiatives, including Identity Governance and Administration (IGA), provisioning, deprovisioning, role optimization and automation capabilities.
• Collaborate with enterprise Identity and Access Management teams to establish long-term access governance strategies, role optimization frameworks and automation capabilities.
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes and implement scalable solutions that improve operational efficiency, compliance and the employee experience.
• Lead HR technology security planning and execution for mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, reorganizations and other business transformation initiatives.
• Investigate and resolve complex access, security and system-related issues while ensuring timely and effective remediation.
• Develop and maintain governance documentation, standards, operating procedures, training materials and support resources.
• Provide technical leadership, mentorship and guidance to team members while fostering knowledge sharing and capability development.
• Represent HR Systems Security in executive reviews, compliance discussions, vendor engagements and cross-functional project teams.
• Champion continuous improvement through automation, workflow optimization, reporting, analytics and data-driven decision-making.

What you'll need

• Bachelor's degree in information systems, Computer Science, Human Resources, Business Administration or a related field.
• Typically 7–10 years of experience in HR Systems, HR Technology Security, Identity and Access Management, Information Security or related disciplines.
• Advanced experience designing, configuring and supporting Workday Security or comparable enterprise SaaS security platforms.
• Advanced experience working with enterprise HR applications, security controls and governance frameworks.
• Experience leading large-scale cross-functional projects and enterprise initiatives.
• Experience supporting audit, compliance, privacy and regulatory requirements in a global environment.

Nice to have

• Workday Security Certification.
• Experience with Identity Governance and Administration (IGA) platforms.
• Experience supporting SOX compliance programs, audits and access certification processes.
• Experience supporting mergers, acquisitions, divestitures and outsourcing initiatives.
• Experience with security reporting, analytics and dashboard development.
• Experience implementing automation and workflow solutions within enterprise HR systems.

Details

• Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.
• Employment type: Full time.
• No shift premium (India).