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Workday Security Lead

AT Deloitte
Deloitte

Workday Security Lead

Los Angeles, CA

Position Summary

Are you an experienced, passionate pioneer in technology who wants to work in a collaborative environment? As an experienced Workday Security Lead, you will have the ability to share new ideas and collaborate on projects as a consultant without the extensive demands of travel. If so, consider an opportunity with Deloitte under our Project Delivery Talent Model. Project Delivery Model (PDM) is a talent model that is tailored specifically for long-term, onsite client service delivery.

Work you'll do/Responsibilities

Deloitte Consulting LLP is providing comprehensive support for a client Workday and Coupa platforms, focusing on knowledge transfer, service delivery, incident management, and continuous optimization. The project aims to stabilize, enhance, and innovate the application landscape to ensure seamless operations and improved performance.

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  • Develop robust security model and governance in partnership with process owners to establish and enforce data security policies, protocols, and procedures to protect sensitive HR data.
  • Design and configure security towards maximizing efficiency and improving processes.
  • Conduct regular audits and assessments to identify and mitigate risk.
  • Implement robust endpoints to ensure seamless data flow between HR systems and other organizational/external systems.
  • Conduct process modeling and identify opportunities for improvement within HR data management and reporting processes.
  • Lead design, development, and implementation of new Workday Security functionality including managing internal Workday Security team and their Workday development, prioritizing efforts to deliver and oversee quality.
  • Provides guidance and subject matter expertise on security, data and reporting capabilities and limitations.
  • Partner with HR Tech leadership on escalations and cross-functional impacts
  • Evaluate and recommend new technologies and tools to enhance HR data and security architecture.
  • Lead the implementation of new systems and technologies, ensuring they meet organizational standards and requirements.
  • Actively participate in Workday's semi-annual release process, working with business teams to address critical impacts and upcoming enhancement opportunities.
  • Maintain service delivery excellence including but not limited to a list of key deliverables and timelines across projects/initiatives with dependencies and proactively communicate progress to a variety of stakeholders.
  • Communicate regularly with Engagement Managers (Directors), project team members, and representatives from various functional and / or technical teams, including escalating any matters that require additional attention and consideration from engagement management.
  • Independently and collaboratively lead client engagement workstreams focused on improvement, optimization, and transformation of processes including implementing leading practice workflows, addressing deficits in quality, and driving operational outcomes

The Team

The Human Capital as a Service offering sits at the intersection of people and technology. The practice drives innovation across Human Capital's product and asset strategy, utilizes data and insights to drive our client's organizational and technology performance, and drives ongoing and repeatable revenue.

Qualifications

Required

  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in data architecture, data management, and security, with a focus on HR systems.
  • Minimum of 7 years leading design, development, and implementation of new Workday Security functionality, including managing internal Workday Security teams and Workday development
  • Minimum of 7 years of experience working with security frameworks and protocols
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience working with HR processes, data privacy laws, and compliance requirements
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience working within Workday Security with an HR Tech systems.
  • Bachelor's degree, preferably in Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, or related IT discipline; or equivalent experience
  • Limited immigration sponsorship may be available.
  • Ability to travel 10%, on average, based on the work you do and the clients and industries/sectors you serve.

Preferred

  • Analytical/ Decision Making Responsibilities
  • Analytical ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize tasks into manageable work products
  • Can operate independently or with minimum supervision
  • Excellent Written and Communication Skills
  • Ability to deliver technical demonstrations

The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Deloitte, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $161,000- $240,000.

You may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance.

Information for applicants with a need for accommodation: https://www2.deloitte.com/us/en/pages/careers/articles/join-deloitte-assistance-for-disabled-applicants.html

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Benefits

At Deloitte, we know that great people make a great organization. We value our people and offer employees a broad range of benefits. Learn more about what working at Deloitte can mean for you.

Our people and culture

Our diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture empowers our people to be who they are, contribute their unique perspectives, and make a difference individually and collectively. It enables us to leverage different ideas and perspectives, and bring more creativity and innovation to help solve our client most complex challenges. This makes Deloitte one of the most rewarding places to work. Learn more about our inclusive culture.

Our purpose

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Professional development

From entry-level employees to senior leaders, we believe there's always room to learn. We offer opportunities to build new skills, take on leadership opportunities and connect and grow through mentorship. From on-the-job learning experiences to formal development programs, our professionals have a variety of opportunities to continue to grow throughout their career.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law.

Deloitte will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. See notices of various ban-the-box laws where available.

Requisition code: 207384

Client-provided location(s): Los Angeles, CA, USA
Job ID: Deloitte-207384
Employment Type: Other