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HR Data Security Sr. Analyst (Workday) at Cox Automotive | LAYIQ

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Responsibilities:

Workday Application Security Administration
Serve as one of two Workday security configurators, collaborating with the existing configurator on domain, role-based, and user security group creation, modification, and assignment
Monitor 100+ active Workday security activities in Production; research anomalies and escalate issues to AVP as appropriate
Resolve standard security configuration issues independently; determine escalation threshold for complex or high-risk changes
Partner with HRT and IBT to evaluate and implement improvements to Workday security governance, role design, and access management processes
Conduct bi-annual Workday User Access Reviews; coordinate security group clean-up and hygiene
Stay current on Workday security updates and patches; recommend enhancements to AVP as appropriate
Access Request Management & Governance
Receive, log, and process routine access requests across Workday, Peakon, UKG, CEI HR ODS, and Reporting & Analytics via ServiceNow and SharePoint
Determine whether incoming requests meet standard approval criteria or require escalation
Make a recommendation on non-standard or elevated access requests before escalating to AVP for review and approval; document business use cases and decisions
Flag requests requiring Legal or Compliance review; escalate to AVP for direction
Validate access requests against role-based access profiles and least-privilege standards prior to fulfillment
Communicate request status and resolution timelines to requestors and business stakeholders
Resolve routine access discrepancies independently; escalate only exceptions outside standard parameters
Maintain access request tracker and related governance documentation in SharePoint
Policy Administration
Analyze governance, audit, and access utilization trends; recommend process enhancements, policy improvements, and control measures that strengthen compliance and security outcomes
Lead periodic reviews of governance processes and recommend improvements based on audit findings, industry practices, and operational needs
Identify recurring governance risks and drive corrective actions with business and technical stakeholders
Maintain governance policy trackers, process documentation, and SharePoint resources for the team
Multi-Platform Security Administration
Configure and manage Peakon security in coordination with HRT and VoE stakeholders
Administer UKG, Prism, and HR ODS access management and security governance in coordination with HRT, CAI, and Prism Administrators; assist with ODS-to-Fabric platform transition tasks as directed
Audit Support & Operations
Coordinate audit support activities, analyze audit requests, determine documentation requirements, and partner with stakeholders to ensure timely and accurate responses
Partner with the Workday security configurator colleague to validate audit findings and coordinate remediation of Workday security configuration issues
Identify audit readiness risks and recommend corrective actions to improve compliance outcomes
Track remediation activities and partner with stakeholders to drive issue resolution
Recommend process improvements based on audit results, findings trends, and governance assessments
WHO YOU ARE

Qualifications and Experience:

Preference will be given to qualified candidates local to Atlanta. Open to remote (US only) for the right candidate. (if remote, must be willing to travel onsite a few times a year)
Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship. No OPT, CPT, STEM/OPT or visa sponsorship now or in future.
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
Ideal candidate will have 4 years of related experience
REQUIRED: Strong knowledge of Workday HCM security configuration, including domain, role-based, and user security administration
REQUIRED: Workday Security Administration certification (e.g., Workday Pro Security)
Working knowledge of, or exposure to, additional HR platforms (Peakon, UKG, HR ODS, Prism) a plus
Experience with HR data access management processes and data governance principles
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent workflows with accuracy and attention to detail; experience maintaining governance trackers, process documentation, or audit support materials preferred
Sound judgment regarding confidentiality and sensitivity of HR data; ability to recognize when decisions require leadership involvement
Demonstrated ability to exercise independent judgment on routine decisions while recognizing the boundaries of one's authority
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; ability to work across HR, IT, Legal, and Compliance functions effectively
Proficiency in data visualization and reporting tools (e.g., Excel, Tableau, Power BI) to support governance and audit reporting
Ability to adapt to changing priorities in a complex, distributed organization

Preferred Qualifications:

Degree in Information Systems, Information Security, Computer Science, or a related field
Familiarity with SailPoint or equivalent identity governance and access review tools
Experience supporting internal or external audit processes, or maintaining compliance documentation in an HR or data governance environment
Experience in a telecommunications, healthcare, or similarly regulated industry
Demonstrated confidence in respectfully challenging governance requests from senior leaders that fall outside of established process or approval channels

HR Data Security Sr. Analyst (Workday)

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