About the role
Job Description: Workday Security Implementer / Administrator
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Workday Security Implementer / Administrator to lead, design, and manage our end-to-end Workday security architecture. In this role, you will define and own the overall security strategy, establish robust governance models, and ensure the Workday platform remains secure, compliant, and aligned with organizational needs. You will partner closely with HR, Payroll, Finance, IT, Compliance, and Audit teams to deliver scalable, secure Workday solutions.
Key ResponsibilitiesSecurity Strategy & Governance
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Define & Own Strategy: Establish and execute the overall Workday Security Strategy and governance framework to maintain platform-wide security integrity over time.
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Tenant Management: Lead tenant setup and execute large-scale, bulk security updates and reconfigurations as needed.
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Best Practices & Compliance: Provide expert guidance on Workday security best practices, system release management, and compliance standards.
Core Security Administration & Maintenance
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Configuration: Configure and maintain Workday security groups, domain security policies, and business process security policies (BPSPs).
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Role Architecture: Design and implement scalable role-based and user-based security models mapped directly to business requirements.
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Access Management: Oversee end-to-end user provisioning, deprovisioning, and role assignments across various functional areas.
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Auditing & Support: Perform regular security audits and access reviews. Troubleshoot and resolve complex security issues and access requests.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
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Work as a key liaison with HR, Payroll, Finance, IT, Internal Audit, and Compliance teams to translate complex business needs into secure technical implementations.
Requirements & QualificationsExperience
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Overall Experience: 5+ years of total professional experience.
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Domain Expertise: Minimum 5 years of relevant, hands-on experience in Workday security administration and implementation.
Technical Skills & Competencies
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Deep technical expertise in Workday security architecture, tenant setups, and bulk security updates.
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Strong understanding of Workday system release management and governance principles.
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Proven ability to design secure workflows across HR, Payroll, and Finance modules.
Mandatory Certifications & Training
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Required: Workday Pro Security Certification (or equivalent certification granting Implementer-level access in Workday).
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Required: Completion of official Workday Security Fundamentals training.
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Preferred: Workday HCM Certification (highly valued for supporting Core HCM functionality).
Role & Requisition Details
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Job Requisition Number: JR 1498662 / 900756
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Location: Pan India
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Vacancies: 1
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Interview Process: Client Interview Required