Workday Security Analyst

at  Group 1001

Group 1001 is a consumer-centric, technology-driven family of insurance companies on a mission to deliver outstanding value and operational performance by combining financial strength and stability with deep insurance expertise and a can-do culture. Group1001’s culture emphasizes the importance of collaboration, communication, core business focus, risk management, and striving for outcomes. This goal extends to how we hire and onboard our most valuable assets – our employees.
Group 1001, and its affiliated companies, is strongly committed to providing a supportive work environment where employee differences are valued. Diversity is an essential ingredient in making Group 1001 a welcoming place to work and is fundamental in building a high-performance team. Diversity embodies all the differences that make us unique individuals. All employees share the responsibility for maintaining a workplace culture of dignity, respect, understanding and appreciation of individual and group differences.
Job Summary
We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Workday Security Analyst to manage and optimize the security configuration of our Workday Human Capital Management (HCM) and other related modules. The ideal candidate will play a critical role in ensuring that our Workday platform is secure, compliant, and aligned with organizational needs. This position requires a strong understanding of Workday security structures, role-based access controls (RBAC), and the ability to collaborate across multiple teams to maintain the integrity and confidentiality of sensitive data.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain Workday security roles and access controls.
• Manage security groups, domains, and business processes within the Workday environment.
• Conduct periodic audits of security configurations to ensure compliance with organizational and regulatory standards.
• Partner with HR, IT, Finance, and other stakeholders to define and implement security requirements.
• Support end-users by troubleshooting access issues and ensuring proper security configurations.
• Analyze security processes and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Generate reports related to user access, security incidents, and audit findings.
• Stay informed about Workday updates, releases, and security enhancements.
• Test and validate security configurations during Workday releases and system updates.

Minimum Requirements

• Workday HCM and/or Security Pro Certification
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or related field or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum 2-4 years of experience working with Workday security, including HCM, Payroll, and/or Financials.
• Proven expertise in role-based access controls and security group configuration.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a high attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills to collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Compensation:
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $90,000/year in our lowest geographic market up to $125,000/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
Benefits Highlights:
Employees who meet benefit eligibility guidelines and work 30 hours or more weekly, have the ability to enroll in Group 1001’s benefits package. Employees (and their families) are eligible to participate in the Company’s comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plan options. Employees are also eligible for Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance, Short and Long-Term Disability, and to enroll in the Company’s Employee Assistance Program and other wellness initiatives. Employees may also participate in the Company’s 401K plan, with matching contributions by the Company.

• Design, implement, and maintain Workday security roles and access controls.
• Manage security groups, domains, and business processes within the Workday environment.
• Conduct periodic audits of security configurations to ensure compliance with organizational and regulatory standards.
• Partner with HR, IT, Finance, and other stakeholders to define and implement security requirements.
• Support end-users by troubleshooting access issues and ensuring proper security configurations.
• Analyze security processes and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Generate reports related to user access, security incidents, and audit findings.
• Stay informed about Workday updates, releases, and security enhancements.
• Test and validate security configurations during Workday releases and system updates