Workday Admin & Security Analyst

Talentmatics Inc.; Canada; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Talentmatics Inc. is seeking an experienced Workday Admin & Security Analyst to manage security architecture, access controls, and governance across the Workday platform, including HCM modules and EIBs.

The role requires hands-on security configuration, domain security, and system audits to ensure regulatory compliance. You will partner with HR Ops and tech teams to implement security solutions, test changes, and support Workday releases.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of hands-on Workday experience designing, implementing, and supporting security solutions.
• Strong knowledge of basic and advanced Workday security configuration.
• Experience with delivered and custom organizations.
• Hands-on experience creating, loading, and troubleshooting EIBs (Enterprise Interface Builders).
• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to identify root causes, analyze information, and recommend effective solutions.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work across cross-functional teams.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively while managing multiple priorities and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Configure, maintain, and manage Workday security, including domain security policies, roles, and role assignments.
• Audit system roles, access logs, and security assignments to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Partner with HR Operations teams to manage and execute mass data uploads using EIBs.
• Configure Workday domain and business process security policies and recommend effective security and organizational solutions.
• Maintain system and security integrity in compliance with GDPR, internal controls, and regulatory requirements.
• Lead the design, development, testing, training, auditing, and implementation of Workday security and organizational solutions.
• Support integrations between Workday and internal applications.
• Perform system testing, troubleshoot issues, and develop proof of concepts based on business requirements.
• Collaborate with Workday functional teams, business users, technology teams, and vendors to align processes and systems.
• Support HRIS teams with testing internal changes and Workday releases.
• Provide timely technical support through internal ticketing systems and other communication channels.

Skills

Workday security

Security architecture

Access controls

Governance

Cross-functional collab

GDPR compliance

Root-cause analysis

Communication skills

Independent work

Tools

EIBs

Job description

Hiring: Workday Admin & Security Analyst

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Workday Admin & Security Analyst to manage security architecture, access controls, and governance across the Workday platform, including HCM, Compensation, Absence, Learning, Recruiting, Talent, and Performance. The ideal candidate will have hands‑on experience with Workday security configuration, business process security, organizations, and EIBs.

Key Responsibilities

• Configure, maintain, and manage Workday security, including domain security policies, roles, and role assignments.
• Audit system roles, access logs, and security assignments to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Partner with HR Operations teams to manage and execute mass data uploads using EIBs.
• Configure Workday domain and business process security policies and recommend effective security and organizational solutions.
• Maintain system and security integrity in compliance with GDPR, internal controls, and regulatory requirements.
• Lead the design, development, testing, training, auditing, and implementation of Workday security and organizational solutions.
• Support integrations between Workday and internal applications.
• Perform system testing, troubleshoot issues, and develop proof of concepts based on business requirements.
• Collaborate with Workday functional teams, business users, technology teams, and vendors to align processes and systems.
• Support HRIS teams with testing internal changes and Workday releases.
• Provide timely technical support through internal ticketing systems and other communication channels.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• 4+ years of hands‑on Workday experience designing, implementing, and supporting security solutions.
• Strong knowledge of basic and advanced Workday security configuration.
• Experience with delivered and custom organizations.
• Hands‑on experience creating, loading, and troubleshooting EIBs (Enterprise Interface Builders).
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem‑solving skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to identify root causes, analyze information, and recommend effective solutions.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work across cross‑functional teams.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively while managing multiple priorities and deadlines.