Senior Associate, Workday Security

Workday Talent Hub; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 96,000 - 208,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & dental

Vision coverage

401(k) plans

PTO & holidays

Well-being benefits

Job summary

KPMG LLP is seeking a Senior Associate, Workday Security in its Advisory Technology Organization. The role focuses on planning and executing client engagements surrounding Workday security implementations, evaluating configurable controls, and guiding teams to enhance security posture.

You will lead client meetings, coach junior staff, and uphold professional standards while traveling up to 80% to serve clients across locations.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of Workday security implementation experience.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field; Workday certifications preferred.
• Project or team lead experience in a consulting firm is preferred with strong communication skills.
• Desire to grow skills and become an expert in Workday security and controls.
• Ability to travel up to 80% and manage multiple projects concurrently.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute client engagements focusing on Workday security implementation and assessment of Workday environments.
• Evaluate the design and effectiveness of Workday configurable controls.
• Identify opportunities for improvement in Workday security and controls with clients.
• Supervise Associates on engagements.
• Lead meetings with clients related to Workday security and controls.

Skills

Workday security

Client engagements

Team supervision

Education

Bachelor's degree

Workday certifications

Job description

The KPMG Advisory practice is at the forefront of transformation, offering excellent opportunities for individuals to advance their careers and expertise with KPMG. Looking ahead, we anticipate continued evolution and success within the practice, fostering both personal and professional development, thereby creating new pathways for growth. In this ever-changing market environment, our professionals must be adaptable and thrive in a collaborative, team-driven culture. At KPMG, our people are our number one priority. With a wealth of learning and career development opportunities, a world-class training facility, and leading market tools, we help our people continue to grow both professionally and personally. If you're looking for a firm with a strong team connection where you can be your whole self, have an impact, advance your skills, deepen your experiences, and have the flexibility and access to constantly find new areas of inspiration and expand your capabilities, then consider a career in Advisory. KPMG is currently seeking a Senior Associate, Workday Security to join our Advisory Technology Organization.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute client engagements focusing mainly on Workday security implementation and assessment of Workday environments
• Evaluate the design and effectiveness of Workday configurable controls
• Work with clients to identify opportunities for improvement in the areas of Workday security and controls
• Supervise Associates on engagements
• Lead meetings with clients related to Workday security and controls
• Help coach and train team members to grow the Workday knowledgebase of the team
• Act with integrity, professionalism, and personal responsibility to uphold KPMG's respectful and courteous work environment

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of recent experience or two or more full lifecycle engagements implementing Financials or Human Capital Management with hands-on Workday implementation experience
• Bachelor's degree in an appropriate field from an accredited college/university; Certifications in Workday Financials or Human Capital Management
• Project or team lead experience within a consulting firm is preferred and demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication, facilitation, and presentation skills with the ability to gain the confidence and respect of senior level executives
• Desire to grow skills and knowledge and become an expert with Workday security and controls
• Ability to handle multiple projects concurrently and meet deadlines while taking accountability and resolving issues
• Ability to Travel 80%
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future; KPMG LLP will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa)

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• medical and dental plans
• vision coverage
• disability and life insurance
• 401(k) plans
• robust suite of personal well-being benefits to support your mental health
• Personal Time Off per fiscal year
• calendar of holidays to be observed during the year
• two breaks each year where employees will not be required to use Personal Time Off; one is at year end and the other is around the July 4th holiday

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