HRIS Security and Compliance Analyst

Reporting to the Manager, HRIS, the HRIS Security & Compliance Analyst safeguards the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of HR Technologies and employee data. Is responsible for administering system access, monitors compliance with internal policies and external regulations, and partners with HR, IT, Legal, and Risk and Audit teams to ensure secure and compliant HR technology operations. Serves as the subject matter expert for Workday security assignments, policies distributions and updates, risk mitigation, and data governance best practices. The role also proactively identifies risks, recommends process improvements, and contributes to the overall security strategy, ensuring the Workday environment remains secure, compliant, and well-governed.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1.    Security Administration
Responsible for HRIS security administration, including user access management, role-based permissions, security documentation, change controls, and security enhancements across platforms like Workday, Kainos, and SharePoint. Configures and maintains Workday security roles and domain policies to ensure users have the appropriate access needed to perform their responsibilities while upholding compliance and least‑privilege principles, leveraging advanced experience to troubleshoot complex security model issues and guide stakeholders on secure design decisions.
2.    System Governance & Controls
Conducts ongoing security governance activities such as access audits, segregation of duties reviews, compliance checks, and monitoring for unauthorized activity or policy violations with the ability to independently lead recurring governance cycles and interpret control requirements with minimal oversight. Partners with IT Security and cross functional teams to maintain HRIS security standards, validate secure integrations, support system upgrades/releases, and ensure alignment with enterprise cybersecurity frameworks.
3.    Compliance & Risk Management
Ensures regulatory and enterprise compliance (e.g., HIPAA); supports internal/external audits; manages data privacy, retention, and governance standards; and identifies and mitigates security risks.
4.    Training & Stakeholder Support
Partners with stakeholders to prioritize and execute security enhancements, collaborates with cross functional teams to ensure consistent compliance across HR operations, and educates HR and business users on data privacy, security protocols, and best practices, drawing on expanded expertise to advise leaders on governance impacts.
5.    Performs other duties as assigned to support the efficient operation of the department.

 EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Information Systems, HR Technology, Cybersecurity, or related field required.

• Minimum two (2) years of hands-on Workday experience, with Workday Pro certification is preferred. Proficiency in Workday HCM Core, Security or Reporting is required.

• Minimum two (2) years of hands-on experience in a technology governance and compliance function required.

• Related, relevant, and/or direct experience may be considered in lieu of minimum educational requirements indicated above.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSA)

• Technical Proficiency & Analytics: Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel is required, with proficiency in MS Teams and PowerPoint preferred. HR data management and security audits are essential. Proficiency in writing and reading Workday audit reports are required.

• Project Management & Communication: Strong project management skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks effectively. Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills to collaborate across teams and business partners.

• Personal Qualities & Work Ethic: Self-motivated and highly organized individual with a customer-focused mindset, able to work accurately under pressure and deadlines. Demonstrates critical thinking, confidentiality, and independent judgment in a dynamic work environment.

• Risk Assessment & Critical Thinking: Ability to evaluate and prioritize real risks by identifying gaps, judging severity, and applying least‑privilege, zero‑trust, and secure‑by‑design principles to distinguish meaningful threats from procedural noise.

• Analytical & Investigative Skills: Able to ask the right questions or dig into logs, configurations, and documentation to spot inconsistencies or missing controls while maintaining consistency across multiple audits.

• Ethical Judgment & Integrity: Able to handle sensitive information respo