Workday HR Data Security & Access Lead

Cox

Atlanta (GA)

Hybrid

USD 81,000 - 122,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Cox in Atlanta, GA is seeking a Data Sr Analyst for HR Data Governance & Security to own Workday security configuration and HR data access governance across People Analytics. The role requires independent judgment within governance frameworks to support security and compliance.

You will evaluate complex access requests, assess risk, and provide guidance to stakeholders, while collaborating with HRT, IBT, and Legal to strengthen controls and protect confidential employee data.

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
Proficiency in Workday security configuration including domain, role-based, and user security administration
Workday Security Administration certification (e.g., Workday Pro Security)
Experience with HR data access management processes and data governance principles
Ability to manage multiple concurrent workflows with attention to detail and maintain governance trackers

Responsibilities

Serve as one of two Workday security configurators, creating and modifying domain, role-based, and user security groups
Monitor 100+ active Workday security activities in Production; research anomalies and elevate issues to AVP
Resolve standard security configuration issues independently; determine escalation threshold for complex changes
Coordinate with HRT and IBT to improve Workday security governance and access management processes
Conduct bi-annual Workday User Access Reviews; coordinate security group hygiene
Stay current on Workday security updates and patches; recommend enhancements to AVP