Senior Workday Reporting and Security Analyst

mhs; United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Fortna is seeking a Workday Reporting & Security Analyst to join our Workday Support team. You will partner with HR and senior stakeholders to define reporting needs and deliver accurate reports and dashboards.

Responsibilities include managing Workday security, ensuring data privacy, supporting audits, and testing releases, while turning workforce data into actionable insights for leadership.

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of Workday security features and controls.
• Knowledge of SOX and data privacy regulations.
• Ability to accurately collect information to assess clients' needs.
• Working knowledge of HR/Finance information systems, data models, organization structures and roles.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to interact with functional and IT clients.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with HR and key stakeholders to define reporting requirements and develop, maintain, and test simple to complex Workday reports, including matrix and composite reports, using Workday Report Writer, Report Designer, and calculated fields.
• Deliver meaningful workforce metrics, trends, and analytical insights through Workday reports and dashboards.
• Manage, administer, and optimize Workday People Analytics, including data validation, security access, issue resolution, release testing, and enhancements.
• Validate custom reports to ensure accuracy and alignment with business requirements.
• Support and troubleshoot existing reports and dashboards, resolving issues related to access, report design, configuration changes, and system releases.
• Document report functionality and design to support ongoing maintenance and knowledge sharing.
• Evaluate the impact of Workday releases and functionality updates on reports and dashboards, recommend and implement changes, and perform release testing.
• Configure, maintain, test, and advise on Workday security, including domain security policies, roles, and role assignments.
• Review reports and data access to ensure compliance with company security policies and applicable data privacy requirements, including GDPR.
• Promote and enforce adherence to established security policies, procedures, and practices across business divisions.
• Coordinate with vendors and internal stakeholders to assess the security implications of new technologies and functionality.
• Stay current on Workday's security roadmap and implement relevant features and enhancements as appropriate.
• Audit system roles and access logs to verify accuracy and address discrepancies.
• Provide documentation and evidence of security controls to support internal and external audits.

Skills

Workday security

SOX compliance

Business requirements gathering

HR/Finance systems knowledge

Verbal & written communication

Data privacy governance

Job description

FORTNA partners with the world's leading brands to transform omnichannel and parcel distribution operations. Known world-wide for enabling companies to keep pace with digital disruption and growth objectives, we design and deliver solutions, powered by intelligent software, to optimize fast, accurate and cost-effective order fulfillment and last mile delivery. Our people, innovative approach and proprietary algorithms and tools ensure optimal operations design and material and information flow. We deliver exceptional value every day to our customers with comprehensive services and products including network strategy, distribution center operational design and implementation, material handling automated equipment, robotics and a comprehensive suite of lifecycle services.

At FORTNA, we believe in fostering a workplace that isn't just a job but a movement - a collective effort to redefine success and transform challenges into opportunities. "Join the Movement" encapsulates our commitment to a workplace culture that thrives on collaboration, celebrates diversity, and empowers every individual to contribute to something greater than themselves. Our Team. Our Passion. Our Approach.

The Workday Reporting & Security Analyst is a core member of the Workday Support team, responsible for delivering accurate, meaningful workforce reporting and insights. This role partners with HR and business stakeholders, including senior management, to define reporting needs and develop, maintain, and optimize Workday reports, dashboards, and People Analytics. Reporting spans payroll, benefits, time tracking, compensation, talent, performance, and recruiting. The role also administers Workday security, ensures appropriate access and data privacy, supports internal and external audits, and evaluates system updates to maintain reliable reporting and effective security controls.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Collaborate with HR and key stakeholders to define reporting requirements and develop, maintain, and test simple to complex Workday reports, including matrix and composite reports, using Workday Report Writer, Report Designer, and calculated fields.
• Deliver meaningful workforce metrics, trends, and analytical insights through Workday reports and dashboards.
• Manage, administer, and optimize Workday People Analytics, including data validation, security access, issue resolution, release testing, and enhancements. Support user adoption and partner with HR leaders to translate workforce trends into actionable business insights.
• Validate custom reports to ensure accuracy and alignment with business requirements.
• Support and troubleshoot existing reports and dashboards, resolving issues related to access, report design, configuration changes, and system releases.
• Document report functionality and design to support ongoing maintenance and knowledge sharing.
• Evaluate the impact of Workday releases and functionality updates on reports and dashboards, recommend and implement changes, and perform release testing.
• Configure, maintain, test, and advise on Workday security, including domain security policies, roles, and role assignments.
• Review reports and data access to ensure compliance with company security policies and applicable data privacy requirements, including GDPR.
• Promote and enforce adherence to established security policies, procedures, and practices across business divisions.
• Coordinate with vendors and internal stakeholders to assess the security implications of new technologies and functionality.
• Stay current on Workday's security roadmap and implement relevant features and enhancements as appropriate.
• Audit system roles and access logs to verify accuracy and address discrepancies.
• Provide documentation and evidence of security controls to support internal and external audits.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Configure, maintain and advise on security within Workday application. This includes domain security policies, roles, and role assignments
• Coordinate with vendors to understand new technology scope and association with new functionality and security
• Develop and maintain awareness of divisional and data security and comply with policies and procedures
• Participate in report reviews, including understanding and ensuring security and data privacy standards
• Stay updated on new security features within the application's future roadmap, and implement where possible
• Perform audits on system roles and access logs to ensure accuracy
• Demonstrate proof of security controls during internal and external audits

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Solid understanding of Workday security features and controls
• Knowledge of SOX and data privacy regulations
• Ability to accurately collect information in order to understand and assess the clients' needs and situation
• Working knowledge of HR/Finance information systems, data models organization structures and roles
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to interact with functional and IT clients
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