Workday Platform Security Lead

About the role

At Ally, you get a startup feel, but experience the benefits of a company that has worked out the kinks and is fulfilling its purpose. We are always evolving and see that as a good thing. From owning our work to seeing its impact in the real world, our team is relentless in finding new ways technology can help make experiences better and help people. We are problem solvers, we value diverse thinking, we support one another, and we challenge ourselves to think bigger in the journey to deliver customer-obsessed tech solutions.

The Business Intelligence (BI) & Reporting Lead will play a pivotal role in transforming raw data into actionable insights that support our technology portfolio. This role is crucial for advancing our Generative AI and Machine Learning capabilities in reporting, ensuring that our product and technology PMO needs are met with innovative solutions.

We are seeking a Workday Security Lead to serve as the subject matter expert for Workday security, with a primary focus on HCM and related business processes. This is an individual contributor role responsible for defining and advancing Workday security strategy, governance, and execution in close partnership with IT, HR, Finance, and other stakeholders. The ideal candidate can work effectively across organizations, translate business requirements into secure and scalable Workday solutions, and balance risk, compliance, and usability.

Preference will be given to candidates with experience in highly regulated industries who understand both IT controls and business process requirements.

The Work Itself

• Lead the design, configuration, and enhancement of Workday security, with a focus on HCM and enterprise data protection.
• Define and maintain Workday security governance, including roles, domain access, business process security, and access control frameworks.
• Partner with IT, HR, Finance, Audit, Risk, and Compliance to align security design with business and regulatory requirements.
• Translate business and functional requirements into effective Workday security solutions.
• Conduct security reviews, risk assessments, and audits to identify gaps and support compliance objectives.
• Support security-related changes tied to new functionality, organizational changes, and process updates.
• Provide guidance on complex Workday security issues and maintain supporting documentation.
• Serve as a strategic advisor and Workday security SME to both business and IT stakeholders.

The Skills You Bring

Minimum Qualifications

• 7+ years of relevant experience
• Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering or relevant field(s) of study.

Preferred Qualifications

• 7 years of experience designing, configuring, and implementing Workday Security solutions.
• Strong expertise in Workday security architecture, including domain security policies, role-based security, segmented security, and business process security.
• Strong understanding of HCM processes, data, and security impacts, with the ability to translate business needs into technical solutions.
• Strong knowledge of IT controls, security frameworks, data privacy, and compliance requirements.
• Experience working in highly regulated industries preferred.
• Proven ability to lead through expertise and influence in complex, cross-functional environments.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Workday Pro Security certification.

Pay

Base Pay Range: $110,000.00 - $180,000.00

An individual's position in the range is determined by the specific role, the scope and responsibilities of the role, work experience, education, certification(s), training, and additional qualifications. We review internal pay, the competitive market, and business environment prior to extending an offer.

Incentive Compensation

This position is eligible to participate in our annual incentive plan.

Benefits

• Time Away: Program starts at 20 paid time off days in addition to 11 paid holidays and 8 hours of volunteer time off yearly (time off days are prorated based on start date and program varies based on full or part-time status and management level).
• Planning for the Future: 401K retirement savings plan with matching and company contributions, student loan pay downs and 529 educational save up assistance programs, tuition reimbursement, employee stock purchase plan, and financial learning center and financial coach access.
• Supporting your Health & Well-being: flexible health and insurance options including medical, dental and vision, employee, spouse and child life insurance, short- and long-term disability, pre-tax Health Savings Account with employer contributions, Healthcare FSA, critical illness, accident & hospital indemnity insurance, and a total well-being program.
• Building a Family: adoption, surrogacy and fertility assistance as well as paid parental and caregiver leave, Dependent Day Care FSA back-up child and adult/elder care days and childcare discounts.
• Work-Life Integration: Mentally Fit Employee Assistance Program, subsidized and discounted Weight Watchers® program and other employee discount programs.
• Other Compensations: depending on the role for which you are considered, you may be eligible for travel allowances, relocation assistance, a signing bonus and/or equity.