Workday HRIS & Security Specialist — Data & Compliance

Aurora Health Care; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health Care is seeking a Workday HRIS/Security Analyst to join our People Systems team and optimize Workday across the organization. You will configure security, implement advanced reporting, and ensure data integrity for a secure teammate experience.

The ideal candidate brings strong Workday Security expertise, advanced reporting skills, and a passion for governance and data-driven decision making.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, IT, Business, or related field.
• 2-4 years of Workday or HRIS experience.
• Experience configuring Workday modules including Business Process Framework, Security, Eligibility Rules, Notifications.

Responsibilities

• Configure, maintain, and optimize Workday modules to support evolving business needs and workforce operations.
• Partner with HR, IT, and business leaders to translate requirements into scalable system solutions aligned with governance standards and best practices.
• Lead moderately complex projects and system initiatives with minimal supervision.
• Configure and maintain Workday business processes, security frameworks, eligibility rules, notifications, and reporting solutions.
• Develop, test, and deploy Workday security roles, permissions, and reports to support business and compliance requirements.
• Manage user access and security provisioning, ensuring appropriate access to sensitive workforce data.
• Conduct regular security audits and access reviews to identify and resolve potential vulnerabilities.
• Support Workday releases, testing efforts, upgrades, and implementation of new functionality.
• Build and maintain advanced Workday reports, dashboards, and calculated fields to support business insights and decision-making.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to streamline and automate processes, improving efficiency and teammate experience.
• Maintain data integrity through ongoing audits, validation activities, and troubleshooting efforts.
• Evaluate and support integrations, EIBs, and system enhancements while considering downstream impacts.
• Provide training and guidance to stakeholders on Workday functionality, security standards, and best practices.
• Stay current on Workday innovations, emerging technologies, and AI-enabled capabilities that improve HR service delivery.

Skills

Workday Security

Advanced Workday reporting

Data auditing

Governance practices

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/IT/Business

Tools

EIB (Enterprise Interface Builder)

Job description

Advocate Health Care is seeking a Workday HRIS/Security Analyst to join our People Systems team and optimize Workday across the organization. You will configure security, implement advanced reporting, and ensure data integrity for a secure teammate experience.

The ideal candidate brings strong Workday Security expertise, advanced reporting skills, and a passion for governance and data-driven decision making.