Job Title: Workday Security Lead
Job Type: Contract to Hire
Location: Remote

What You'll Do:

As the Workday Security Lead, you will oversee the strategic design and governance of scalable Workday security frameworks across HCM, Financials, Payroll, Adaptive Planning, and future modules. You'll act as a subject matter expert in Workday security architecture, access control, and compliance — ensuring that the organization's Workday ecosystem remains secure, compliant, and optimized for performance.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Security Architecture & Frameworks: Lead the design and governance of scalable Workday security frameworks across all modules (HCM, FIN, Payroll, Adaptive Planning, etc.).
• Configuration: Perform hands-on configuration of Workday security settings, including user access, security groups, and domain/business process policies.
• Access Control: Define and refine access control policies and user provisioning processes across the enterprise. Conduct biannual User Access Reviews (UARs).
• Compliance & Audit Leadership: Own SOX and GDPR compliance initiatives. Partner with internal GRC and audit teams to lead readiness and remediation efforts.
• Security Reviews: Lead and approve architecture and design reviews for new Workday initiatives and integrations.
• Issue Resolution: Diagnose and resolve Workday security issues, lead root cause analysis, and implement long-term corrective actions.
• Continuous Improvement: Stay current with Workday community updates, security best practices, and new features — ensuring proactive implementation.
• Documentation: Maintain comprehensive documentation of security architecture, SOPs, change controls, and audit logs.

What You Bring to the Role:

• 5–7 years of Workday Security experience with expertise across multiple modules.
• 2–3 years leading Workday Security initiatives in a global enterprise.
• Deep understanding of Workday security models, intersection security, role-based configurations, and user access management.
• Proven experience leading SOX compliance or audit remediation projects.
• Strong knowledge of security control frameworks and risk management principles.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex security issues and design practical, sustainable solutions.

Soft Skills:

• Leadership presence with the ability to influence without authority.
• Strong critical thinking and structured problem-solving.
• Clear and assertive communication skills across technical and business stakeholders.
• Excellent documentation, organization, and presentation skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Workday certifications in Security, HCM, or Financials.
• Prior experience in regulated industries (healthcare, finance, or logistics).

Why TalentFish?
At TalentFish, we focus on matching talent with opportunity. Our team is committed to helping professionals like you find rewarding roles that align with your expertise and career goals. Let us help you land your next great opportunity! Expected hourly pay $70-80/hr.