Workday HCM Security Administrator

Trimble Inc.; Westminster (MD); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Time off plans

Retirement plans

Tax savings plans

Paid Parental Leave

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Trimble Inc. in Westminster, CO is seeking a Workday HCM Security Administrator to own the security landscape across Core HCM, Compensation, Talent, and Recruiting.

You will ensure data integrity and compliance within a global HR tech environment and partner with Finance and Payroll to align security with business needs. You will lead semi-annual Workday releases validation, build governance, and drive a robust configuration control framework to support a high-performing HR platform used by

Qualifications

• 3+ years of dedicated Workday HCM Security Administration and role design experience.
• Deep expertise configuring Workday business processes, rules, and functional access.
• Strong understanding of SOX compliance and ICFR controls.

Responsibilities

• Lead hands-on administration and configuration of security domains across Core HCM, Compensation, Talent, and Recruiting.
• Partner with Finance and Payroll to translate complex requirements into stable, compliant Workday solutions.
• Lead impact assessment and validation of semi-annual Workday releases for continuity.
• Champion a governance framework, defining decision rights and ownership for configuration quality.
• Resolve high-impact production issues with implementation partners and stakeholders.

Skills

Workday HCM Security Administration

Workday access/configuration

SOX compliance / ICFR

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

Drive Global Excellence as our next Workday HCM Security Administrator!

Are you ready to take ownership of a sophisticated global HR technology environment? As a key member of our People Experience Technology & Analytics team, you will secure and optimize the Workday ecosystem that powers Trimble’s global workforce. You will play a vital role in ensuring data integrity and operational excellence, directly impacting how our employees interact with technology every day!

About Us:

Trimble is a global technology company that connects the physical and digital worlds, transforming the ways work gets done. With relentless innovation in precise positioning, modeling and data analytics, Trimble enables essential industries including construction, geospatial and transportation. Whether it’s helping customers build and maintain infrastructure, design and construct buildings, optimize global supply chains or map the world, Trimble is at the forefront, driving productivity and progress.

Trimble empowers customers to drive productivity and progress with connected hardware and software solutions.

What Makes This Role Great:

In this role, you will be the primary architect of Trimble’s Workday security landscape, directly influencing the integrity of global HR and payroll data. You will have the unique opportunity to design and implement a sustainable, world-class control environment, shaping how a leading global technology company manages its most valuable asset—its people.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Lead the hands-on administration and configuration of security domains across Core HCM, Compensation, Talent, and Recruiting.

• Partner with cross-functional leaders in Finance and Payroll to translate complex business requirements into stable, compliant Workday solutions.

• Spearhead the impact assessment and validation of semi-annual Workday releases to ensure seamless operational continuity.

• Champion a robust governance framework, defining decision rights and ownership to maintain a high-standard configuration environment.

• Solve high-impact production issues by coordinating directly with implementation partners and internal stakeholders.

Essential Skills & Experience:

• You have 3+ years of dedicated experience in Workday HCM Security Administration and role design.

• You possess deep expertise in configuring Workday business processes, rules, and functional access.

• You demonstrate a strong understanding of SOX compliance and internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR).

• You are a natural collaborator capable of bridging the gap between technical configuration and business needs.

Bonus Points For:

• Experience supporting Workday integrations with downstream finance or data platforms.

• Proven success in managing Workday security for M&A integrations or large-scale organizational changes.

• Advanced certifications in Workday Security or Business Process configuration.

Logistics:

Location: Westminster, CO (In Office)

Travel Requirement: 10%

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

At Trimble, we’re not just a company that “does good”—we are a team dedicated to making a tangible, positive Real-World Impact. We build innovative solutions designed to solve the world’s most critical challenges. From construction sites to transportation hubs, our work tangibly improves how people live, build, move, and grow.

You’ll work on projects that truly matter: Our purpose-driven culture means you’ll be helping to build and deliver solutions that make work faster, safer, and more sustainable for millions of people worldwide. Our impact is tangible, from connected machines that save fuel to data-driven insights that reduce waste.

Collaborate with like-minded people: Our strong internal culture is a “hidden gem.” You will work with a collaborative, supportive team that shares your purpose and fosters a genuine sense of belonging. We’re a company of “visionary pragmatists” who think boldly and build things that work.

Be an owner: Trimble thrives on individuals who take initiative and embrace ownership. You’ll find an entrepreneurial spirit where success is often “self-authored,” empowering proactive “doers.”

Workday HCM, Security Administrator, HRIS, Workday Configuration, SOX Compliance, People Experience Technology, HR Technology, SaaS Administration, Data Governance, Information Systems.

Benefits:

Trimble offers comprehensive core benefits that include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Time off plans and retirement plans. Most of our businesses also offer tax savings plans for health, dependent care and commuter expenses as well as Paid Parental Leave and Employee Stock Purchase Plan. If this position is identified above as commission- or bonus-eligible, the terms of the commission plan or discretionary bonus plan for which you are eligible will be provided following the employee start date.

Application Deadline:

Applications could be accepted until at least 30 days from the posting date.

At Trimble, we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace where everyone can thrive. Guided by our core values—Belong, Innovate, and Grow—we embrace and celebrate differences, knowing they make us stronger and more innovative. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, welcoming individuals of all backgrounds and advancing opportunities while embracing race, color, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, disability, veteran status, or any other protected and diverse characteristic. We are committed to offering our candidates and employees with disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs the ability to seek reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable law and/or where it would not constitute undue hardship for Trimble. For more, please see Trimble’s Code of Business Conduct and Ethics at https://investor.trimble.com, under “Corporate Governance.”

Our mission to transform the way the world works starts with transforming how we work together. By actively listening, asking questions, and taking intentional actions, we cultivate a culture that provides equitable opportunities for everyone to contribute and grow.

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