Senior Workday Developer / Analyst (Security & Governance)

Job Summary

Position Type: Contract-to-hire (US Citizens & Green Card holders only; intent to convert to full-time)

Location: Onsite 3 days/week in Jersey City, NJ (185 Hudson St #1150, Jersey City, NJ 07311)

Interview Process: 2 rounds (one video, one onsite)

Submission Requirements: Resume must be 3 pages or less; include LinkedIn profile with picture and full name

Role Overview

Serve as a liaison between HR business stakeholders and technical delivery teams

Own end-to-end solution design and architecture for Workday HCM Security

Combine deep HR functional knowledge with hands-on technical skills to design scalable, compliant, and efficient enterprise solutions

Key Responsibilities

• Lead security solution design across multiple Workday modules (Core HCM, Compensation, Benefits, Absence, Recruiting, Talent, Payroll)
• Translate HR business requirements into scalable Workday security configurations
• Design, develop, and support Workday security functionality (security groups, user/role assignments, domain security, authentication, proxy policies)
• Carry out security impact assessments for releases, enhancements, and regulatory changes
• Follow SDLC framework for enhancements and projects
• Own and manage security governance frameworks (access, role rationalization, audit readiness)
• Conduct regular audits to ensure Workday access accuracy and compliance
• Respond to security audit requests in collaboration with HR, HR Risk, and leadership teams
• Drive process improvements and innovative initiatives in Workday security
• Serve as Workday Security SME; provide guidance and training to the internal Workday Security team

Required Experience

• 4+ years of Workday experience in HCM security
• Experience with Workday configuration and a strong understanding of HR processes/procedures
• Knowledge of data governance and security best practices
• Experience in regulated or compliance-driven environments