Workday Security Analyst

The Opportunity Avantor is seeking a Workday Analyst with expertise in Workday Security configuration to join our HR Technology team This role is responsible for designing implementing and maintaining secure access frameworks within Workday to protect sensitive HR data and ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations The analyst will collaborate with HR IT and Compliance teams to deliver secure scalable solutions that enable business operations while minimizing risk This is a full-time position If you are passionate about Workday Security and eager to grow into a cross-platform security expert Avantor is the place for you The Team The HR Technology team partners with HR and business leaders across the globe to deliver scalable and innovative solutions that advance the business As part of this dynamic group you will focus on Security configuration while also gaining exposure to interconnected systems and modules such as Absence Advanced Compensation People Analytics and ServiceNow HRSD What We re Looking For Education Bachelor s degree in Information Systems Cybersecurity Human Resources or related field or equivalent experience Experience 3 years of Workday configuration experience with a focus on Workday Security Hands-on experience creating and maintaining Workday security groups and roles and assigning domain and business process security Strong understanding of least-privilege access principles and data protection best practices Experience troubleshooting security-related issues including access errors and process restrictions Ability to partner effectively with IT HR and compliance stakeholders Preferred Workday Pro certification in Security Familiarity with audit frameworks and compliance standards e g SOX Experience with integrations that exchange sensitive data with third-party systems Exposure to ServiceNow HRSD or other enterprise security tools How You Will Create an Impact Design configure test and maintain Workday Security groups and roles to protect data and ensure compliance Partner with HR and IT stakeholders to design scalable access models that align with business and regulatory requirements Perform regular security audits and role reviews to identify and remediate risks Support Workday release management by evaluating and implementing security-related updates Provide subject matter expertise on security impacts to new Workday projects and enhancements Educate and guide HR and IT partners on security best practices Opportunities for Growth At Avantor we are committed to investing in your career development In this role you will have opportunities to Develop advanced expertise in Workday Security including intersection and segment security Expand into other Workday modules to gain a broad foundation in HCM Absence Advanced Compensation and People Analytics Build cross-system expertise by supporting security configuration across Workday and ServiceNow HRSD strengthening enterprise-wide access governance Participate in semi-annual Workday releases and deepen your knowledge of emerging functionality Pursue Workday Pro certifications and grow toward senior analyst or architect-level roles in HR Technology Contribute to strategic security initiatives that shape Avantor s global HR Technology landscape Disclaimer The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer Why Avantor Dare to go further in your career Join our global team of 14 000 associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science The work we do changes people s lives for the better It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mom s voice for the first time Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success At Avantor dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world Apply today EEO Statement We are an Equal Employment Affirmative Action employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex gender identity sexual orientation race color religious creed national origin physical or mental disability protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal state province or local law If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of 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