Workday Security Administrator

Job Title: Workday Security Administrator Location: Raleigh, NC Compensation: $145,000 + Bonus + Full Relocation Package Overview The Workday Security Administrator is responsible for the administration, maintenance, and optimization of Workday’s security configuration within the Human Resources Information System (HRIS). This role develops and manages custom security roles, permissions, and access to ensure data integrity, compliance, and process efficiency. The position partners closely with HR, IT, and business leadership to enhance and secure HR technology systems while supporting ongoing HR initiatives and audits. Key Responsibilities Configure, manage, and maintain Workday security roles, groups, and access controls aligned with organizational policies. Develop, document, and implement security policies, procedures, and best practices. Troubleshoot and resolve security-related issues and access concerns for end-users. Collaborate with HR, IT, and business teams to translate security needs into effective system solutions. Support SOX audit requirements, ensuring compliance with access and change management standards. Maintain detailed documentation for security configurations, processes, and incident resolutions. Identify and resolve system errors or process flaws; recommend and implement improvements. Provide internal support including custom reporting, dashboard building, and troubleshooting data access issues. Assist with HR initiatives, including the implementation of new or enhanced HR programs. Maintain data integrity and security role compliance within Workday through periodic audits. Stay current on HRIS and Workday best practices, attending Workday Community and user group events to identify system optimization opportunities. Ensure consistent change management documentation for HRIS configurations. Participate in system migrations, updates, and enhancement sessions to support ongoing system evolution. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, HRIS, or a related field. 5+ years of HR/HRIS experience and 3+ years of Workday experience across multiple functional areas (HCM, Benefits, Security, Absence, Time Tracking, Reporting). 3–5 years of Workday Security implementation/configuration experience, including business process and integration security groups. 2+ years of data analysis and reporting experience using Workday Report Writer, calculated fields, and advanced Excel. Proven ability to manage security groups, domain permissions, and authentication policies, including Single Sign-On (SSO) and Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA). Strong background in role-based and user-based security configuration, with expertise in designing custom security domains. Proficiency with Workday EIB templates, data loading, and Excel-based data manipulation. Workday Security certification preferred. Excellent technical troubleshooting, documentation, and project management skills. Experience handling confidential HR data. Consulting experience is a plus. Strong verbal and written communication abilities and capacity to perform in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. MOHR Talent is an equal-opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local nondiscrimination laws. We provide equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military/veteran status, or any other protected status. If you believe you have been discriminated against or have concerns about our compliance, please contact our Human Resources department at View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr MOHR Talent