Role summary/purpose of job
The Senior Workday Analyst as part of the Global HR Technology and Services team is responsible for developing supporting and maintaining the core Workday HR system while delivering excellent customer service to colleagues worldwide.
This role requires knowledge of HR processes and the ability to resolve issues; working in a team environment to analyse business processes and configure new functionality within the core HR system and other HR systems.
Key responsibilities and deliverables
Subject Matter Expert in Workday Security and Data working closely with key stakeholders to drive continuous improvement of Security and Data.
Own and maintain the Workday security model including design and configure security groups and role-based access.
Manage domain and business process security policies.
Conduct regular security audits and access reviews support internal and external audit activities.
Ensure segregation of duties principles are maintained.
Assess security impacts of organisational changes and new Workday functionality.
Establish and maintain Workday data governance standards working with business stakeholders to improve data accuracy and consistency.
Drive improvements in data quality and data ownership.
Define data management processes and controls support data retention and privacy requirements.
Partner with integration teams to ensure secure and accurate data exchange.
Support inbound and outbound Workday integrations.
Assess data impacts of integration changes troubleshoot data and integration issues.
Ensure compliance with data security standards across connected systems.
Key requirements (Communication/skills/experience)
Essential
Extensive experience administering Workday security.
Strong understanding of domain and business process security.
Experience with Workday reporting and calculated fields.
Experience with Workday data governance and data quality management.
Experience supporting audits and compliance reviews.
Strong understanding of data privacy principles.
Experience working with integrations and data flows
Desirable
Workday Pro Security Certification.
Workday Pro Reporting Certification.
Workday Prism Analytics experience.
Workday Integration knowledge.
Experience with GDPR and regulatory compliance frameworks.
Experience implementing security redesign programmes.
Inclusion
Freshfields is an equal opportunities employer and all applications received by the firm will be considered by the firm on the basis of their merit alone and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of background. All offers of employment will be conditional on the candidate having/securing the right to work in the UK and providing the firm with evidence of that right (as required by the Immigration Asylum and Nationality Act 2006) prior to employment commencing.
Freshfields is a Ban the Box ask applicants to disclose criminal convictions only when a conditional job offer is made. A conviction does not automatically lead to withdrawal of the offer: we make decisions on a case by case basis and take a number of factors into account (eg the role you are applying for and the circumstances of the offence).You would have the opportunity to discuss the matter with us before we make a decision.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Senior Workday Analyst Security & Data • Manchester, England, UK
From £52,000 + shift allowance.DV required (UK Sole National).You will lead medium to high-severity investigations, support incident containment and remediation, and act as the escalation point for... Show more
Manchester is seeking an Information Security Analyst to maintain secure, regulatory-compliant IT systems within our vulnerability management team.You will monitor live operations, run vulnerabilit... Show more
United Kingdom is seeking an Information Security Analyst to join our vulnerability management team.You will ensure IT systems operate securely and in line with regulatory requirements, protecting ... Show more
Our Team: How We Enrich Everyday Life.Behind some of the UK’s biggest radio competitions, including Make Me A Winner, sits a team dedicated to understanding customer behaviour and driving commercia... Show more
Obsidian Security is the leading SaaS security platform, trusted by global enterprises such as Snowflake, T‑Mobile, and Algolia.We protect over 200 organizations across North America, Europe, the M... Show more
A leading cybersecurity firm in the UK is seeking a SOC Analyst to monitor IDS, Firewalls, and SIEM platforms, providing crucial incident remediation documentation.Candidates should possess practic... Show more
Made Tech is seeking a Lead Security Analyst to shape the threat landscape and set the technical direction for the SOC on high-impact government-use engagements in the UK.You’ll own detection conte... Show more
Peaple Talent is seeking an experienced analyst to support a major transformation programme for a key client.This is a hands-on role covering audits, ISMS development, security incident management,... Show more
Group is seeking an Information Security Analyst in Stoke-on-Trent to join the vulnerability management team.The role focuses on ensuring secure IT systems and regulatory compliance while supportin... Show more
We are seeking a skilled and proactive Tier 2 Security Operations Centre (SOC) Analyst to play a critical role in our 24x7 Security Operations Centre.As a Tier 2 Analyst, you will lead the investig... Show more
UK - 3 days a week in our Manchester office (Suite B, Maple Court, M60 Office Park, Wynne Ave, Swinton, Clifton, Manchester, M27 8FF).Dependent on experience) + benefits.Managed Security Services t... Show more
Booker is seeking a Senior Security Analyst to strengthen and evolve security across our branch systems.In this hands-on role, you will drive improvements to IT security controls while collaboratin... Show more
A leading omni-channel retailer in the UK seeks an experienced Data Security Analyst to ensure data governance and compliance.The role involves defining secure data models, documenting data flows, ... Show more
Cyber Services and Capabilities.GBR Manchester Hardman Boulevard.As a Bug Bounty Analyst, you will act as the first line of validation for vulnerability submissions.You will work directly with the ... Show more
Elevate your career at Beyond, where innovation isn't just a buzzword, it's in our DNA.We are a global technology group built for what's next, offering high calibre professionals the platform for h... Show more
Senior Insight Analyst - Remote-first UK.A boutique analytics consultancy specialising in marketing effectiveness and media performance is seeking a Senior Insight Analyst to join its growing team.... Show more
The Senior Workday Analyst, as part of the Global HR Technology and Services team, is responsible for developing, supporting, and maintaining the core Workday HR system while delivering excellent c... Show more
Established in 1981 with a single store in the Northwest of England, the JD Group is a leading omni-channel retailer of Sports Fashion, Outdoors and Gyms with colleagues working in stores across se... Show more
Talent Acquisition Leader | Strategic Sourcing, Process Improvement, EVP & Brand, People Leadership, DEI, Data & Insights.We are PXC, the UK’s largest provider of wholesale connectivity.Our vision ... Show more
At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place.We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportu... Show more
