Senior HR Data Security and Workday Access Analyst

cox; United States; Remote; USD 81,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible vacation/wellness days

Seven paid holidays

401(k) retirement plan

Health insurance

Job summary

Cox Enterprises is seeking a Data Sr Analyst in HR Data Governance & Security to own Workday security configuration, access governance, and data controls. You will advise stakeholders on access management, collaborate with HR, IT, Legal, and Compliance, and coordinate audit readiness across platforms.

The role requires Workday security expertise, governance mindset, and strong analytical/communication skills. Remote work option available within the US, with occasional travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related discipline and 4 years' experience in a related role; or a Master's degree and up to 2+ years' experience; or 8 years' relevant experience in lieu of a degree
• Ideal candidate will have 4 years of related experience
• REQUIRED: Strong knowledge of Workday HCM security configuration, including domain, role-based, and user security administration
• REQUIRED: Workday Security Administration certification (e.g., Workday Pro Security)
• Working knowledge of, or exposure to, additional HR platforms (Peakon, UKG, HR ODS, Prism) a plus
• Experience with HR data access management processes and data governance principles
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent workflows with accuracy and attention to detail
• Sound judgment regarding confidentiality and sensitivity of HR data
• Demonstrated ability to exercise independent judgment on routine decisions while recognizing the boundaries of one's authority
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; ability to work across HR, IT, Legal, and Compliance functions effectively
• Proficiency in data visualization and reporting tools to support governance and audit reporting
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities in a complex, distributed organization

Responsibilities

• Workday Application Security Administration: configure and manage security roles and user access; monitor security activities in Production
• Access Request Management & Governance: process routine access requests and escalate non-standard ones
• Policy Administration: analyze governance trends and implement process improvements
• Multi-Platform Security Administration: manage Peakon, UKG, Prism security across platforms
• Audit Support & Operations: coordinate audit responses and remediate findings
• WHO YOU ARE: Bachelor/master degrees and Workday security expertise; strong communication; ability to work with cross-functional teams

Skills

Workday security configuration

Security governance

Access management

Data governance

Audit support

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

8+ years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree

Tools

Workday

Tableau

Power BI

UKG

Prism

Job description

Cox Enterprises is seeking a Data Sr Analyst in HR Data Governance & Security to own Workday security configuration, access governance, and data controls. You will advise stakeholders on access management, collaborate with HR, IT, Legal, and Compliance, and coordinate audit readiness across platforms.

The role requires Workday security expertise, governance mindset, and strong analytical/communication skills. Remote work option available within the US, with occasional travel.