Workday Security Consultant

Design, develop, and support Workday Security functionality including creating and maintaining security groups, user and role-based security assignments and updating domain security, authentication and proxy policies as needed. Conduct regular audits on Workday access to ensure accuracy and compliance and respond to requests for security audits as needed working with our HR, HR Risk or leadership teams .

Location: Jersey City
Hybrid: 3 Days
Contract length 6+months
Convert: Yes
Interview: 1 Video / 1 In person
Start Date: ASAP
Senior Workday Developer / Analyst (Security & Governance)

This role serves as a bridge between HR business stakeholders and technical delivery teams, owning end-to-end solution design and architecture across Workday HCM Security. This role combines deep functional knowledge with hands on technical capability to design scalable, compliant, and efficient enterprise solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Functional Configuration

• Lead security solution design across Core HCM, Compensation, Benefits, Absence, Recruiting, Talent, and Payroll modules.
• Partner with HR teams to translate business requirements into scalable Workday security configurations.
• Design, develop, and support Workday Security functionality including creating and maintaining security groups, user and role-based security assignments and updating domain security, authentication and proxy policies as needed.
• Conduct security impact assessments for releases, enhancements, and regulatory changes.
• Follow SDLC framework for enhancements and projects.

Security Architecture, Controls & Governance

• Own security governance frameworks for access, role rationalization, and audit readiness.

• Conduct regular audits on Workday access to ensure accuracy and compliance and respond to requests for security audits as needed working with our HR, HR Risk or leadership teams
• Actively pursue innovative initiatives and improvements in current Workday security processes.
• Act as the Workday Security subject matter expert whether working on your own development projects or through providing guidance and training to internal Workday Security team.

Required Experience

• 4+ years of Workday experience in HCM security
• Experience in Workday configuration preferred, with a strong understanding of HR processes and procedures
• Experience in data governance and security best practices
• Experience operating in regulated or compliance-driven environments