Workday Security Sr. Analyst

RSM US LLP; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 82,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

RSM US LLP in Minneapolis is seeking a Workday Security Lead to design, configure, and maintain Workday security across HCM modules, reporting, and integrations. The role partners with HR, Technology, Risk, and Compliance to ensure secure, compliant access and strong internal controls.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s Degree and proven experience in Workday security, including SOX controls, access reviews, and remediation. Excellent collaboration and problem-solving skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; relevant security experience preferred.
• Proven Workday security experience in HCM modules, reporting, and integration security.
• Experience configuring role-based, domain, and business process security.
• Experience supporting SOX controls, audits, and access reviews, including evidence collection and remediation.
• Ability to translate business requirements into secure system configurations.
• Experience troubleshooting security issues and performing root cause analysis.
• Strong attention to detail with data privacy and compliance considerations.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently with guidance.
• Effective communication with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Support design, configuration, and maintenance of Workday security across HCM modules, reporting, and integrations.
• Configure and maintain RBAC, domain, and BPC security with proper access controls and segregation of duties.
• Execute security controls related to SOX compliance, including access reviews and audit support.
• Collaborate with HR, Technology, Risk, and Compliance to implement secure solutions.
• Analyze security issues, perform root cause analyses, and implement fixes with minimal downstream impact.
• Support Workday reporting and integration security ensuring proper data access.
• Participate in security design discussions and provide best-practice recommendations.
• Maintain documentation for security configurations, audit controls, and design decisions.
• Evaluate Workday releases for security impacts and improvements.
• Prioritize security tasks, enhancements, defects, access requests, and audit deliverables.

Skills

Workday Security

HCM modules

SOX controls

Security configurations

Data privacy

Stakeholder collaboration

Root cause analysis

Documentation

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Workday tooling

Audit tooling

Job description

We are the leading provider of professional services to the middle market globally, our purpose is to instill confidence in a world of change, empowering our clients and people to realize their full potential. Our exceptional people are the key to our unrivaled, culture and talent experience and our ability to be compelling to our clients. You'll find an environment that inspires and empowers you to thrive both personally and professionally. There's no one like you and that's why there's nowhere like RSM.

This role supports the design, configuration, and maintenance of Workday security, ensuring secure, compliant, and scalable access across HCM modules, reporting, and integrations. The individual partners with HR, Technology, Risk, and Compliance stakeholders to execute security solutions, support audit activities, and maintain strong internal controls. Acting as a subject-matter expert in Workday security, this role contributes to identifying risks, resolving issues, and improving security configurations through well-governed and effective design.

Responsibilities

• Support the design, configuration, and maintenance of Workday security across HCM modules, reporting, and integrations.
• Configure and maintain role-based and domain security, ensuring appropriate access, segregation of duties, and alignment with internal policies.
• Execute security controls related to SOX compliance, including access reviews, audit support, evidence collection, and remediation activities.
• Partner with HR, Technology, Risk, and Compliance stakeholders to understand requirements and implement secure, compliant solutions.
• Analyze and troubleshoot security issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement appropriate fixes with consideration of downstream impacts.
• Support Workday reporting and integration security, ensuring appropriate data access and adherence to security standards.
• Participate in security design discussions, providing recommendations based on best practices and system capabilities.
• Maintain documentation for security configurations, audit controls, and design decisions.
• Assist in evaluating Workday releases and new functionality, identifying potential impacts to security and opportunities for improvement.
• Manage and prioritize security-related tasks, including enhancements, defects, access requests, and audit deliverables.
  

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree
• Strong experience in Workday Security, including HCM modules (Compensation, Payroll, Time Off and Absence, Benefits), reporting, and/or integration security.
• Experience configuring role-based security, including domain and business process security.
• Experience supporting SOX controls, audits, and access reviews, including evidence collection and remediation.
• Ability to translate business requirements into secure system configurations with guidance.
• Experience troubleshooting security issues and performing root cause analysis.
• Strong attention to detail with an understanding of data privacy and compliance considerations.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver work independently with appropriate guidance.
• Effective communication skills to collaborate with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Workday Security certification
• Experience working in a SOX-regulated environment
• Exposure to reporting and integration security concepts
• Familiarity with audit processes and internal control frameworks

At RSM, we offer a competitive benefits and compensation package for all our people.We offer flexibility in your schedule, empowering you to balance life's demands, while also maintaining your ability to serve clients.Learn more about our total rewards at https://rsmus.com/careers/working-at-rsm/benefits.

All applicants will receive consideration for employment as RSM does not tolerate discrimination and/or harassment based on race; color; creed; sincerely held religious beliefs, practices or observances; sex (including pregnancy or disabilities related to nursing); gender; sexual orientation; HIV Status; national origin; ancestry; familial or marital status; age; physical or mental disability; citizenship; political affiliation; medical condition (including family and medical leave); domestic violence victim status; past, current or prospective service in the US uniformed service; US Military/Veteran status; pre-disposing genetic characteristics or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law.

Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request in connection with the recruitment process and/or employment/partnership.RSM is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, interview, or otherwise participate in the recruiting process, please call us at 800-274-3978 or send us an email at [e-mail].

RSM does not intend to hire entry level candidates who will require sponsorship now OR in the future (i.e. F-1 visa holders). If you are a recent U.S. college / university graduate possessing 1-2 years of progressive and relevant work experience in a same or similar role to the one for which you are applying, excluding internships, you may be eligible for hire as an experienced associate.

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At RSM, an employee's pay at any point in their career is intended to reflect their experiences, performance, and skills for their current role. The salary range (or starting rate for interns and associates) for this role represents numerous factors considered in the hiring decisions including, but not limited to, education, skills, work experience, certifications, location, etc. As such, pay for the successful candidate(s) could fall anywhere within the stated range.

Compensation Range: $81,900 - $139,700

Individualsselected for this role will be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on firm and individual performance.