Workday Security Consultant

Senior Workday Developer / Analyst (Security & Governance)This role serves as a bridge between HR business stakeholders and technical delivery teams, owning end-to-end solution design and architecture across Workday HCM Security. This role combines deep functional knowledge with hands on technical capability to design scalable, compliant, and efficient enterprise solutions.Key Responsibilities Functional ConfigurationLead security solution design across Core HCM, Compensation, Benefits, Absence, Recruiting, Talent, and Payroll modules.Partner with HR teams to translate business requirements into scalable Workday security configurations.Design, develop, and support Workday Security functionality including creating and maintaining security groups, user and role-based security assignments and updating domain security, authentication and proxy policies as needed.Conduct security impact assessments for releases, enhancements, and regulatory changes.Follow SDLC framework for enhancements and projects.Security Architecture, Controls & GovernanceOwn security governance frameworks for access, role rationalization, and audit readiness.Conduct regular audits on Workday access to ensure accuracy and compliance and respond to requests for security audits as needed working with our HR, HR Risk or leadership teamsActively pursue innovative initiatives and improvements in current Workday security processes.Act as the Workday Security subject matter expert whether working on your own development projects or through providing guidance and training to internal Workday Security team.Required Experience4+ years of Workday experience in HCM securityExperience in Workday configuration preferred, with a strong understanding of HR processes and proceduresExperience in data governance and security best practicesExperience operating in regulated or compliance-driven environments