People Technology Security Specialist

We are seeking a People Technology Security Specialist to strengthen the security framework across our People Team platforms. This role focuses on ensuring secure access and data governance within Workday (HRIS), while supporting related systems such as Greenhouse (ATS), Zendesk, and Tableau. You will collaborate closely with IT Security, internal and external audit teams, the Data Privacy team, and the Employee Relations team to drive ongoing improvements to our security framework. This position involves supporting employee and candidate-related audits, ensuring compliance with GDPR and other data protection regulations, and broadening your expertise across the functional aspects of People systems.

In this role, you will take ownership of the security architecture for the People Team across all platforms, including Workday, Greenhouse, Zendesk, and Tableau. You will design, implement, and maintain secure access controls, role-based permissions, and cross-platform security standards. You will also lead efforts to continuously improve people data handling workflows by identifying process gaps, implementing best practices, and leveraging technology to optimize efficiency and data integrity. Additionally, you will support, mentor, and potentially lead junior team members, fostering a growth mindset and driving a culture of continuous improvement.

• Own the security architecture for the People Team across all platforms, including Workday, Greenhouse, Zendesk, and Tableau
• Design, implement, and maintain secure access controls, role-based permissions, and cross-platform security standards
• Build functional knowledge of People systems to make better security decisions
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of data handling best practices and ensure compliance with relevant regulations
• Be actively involved in SOX audits when necessary, collaborating with internal and external auditors
• Support employee and candidate-related audits, ensuring data governance meets GDPR and other data protection requirements
• Partner with the Data Privacy team and IT Security to ensure ongoing compliance with global data protection regulations
• Lead efforts to continuously improve people data handling workflows, including ticket operations
• Drive automation and tooling improvements to reduce manual security and compliance overhead
• Develop and maintain documentation for security processes, access governance frameworks, and compliance controls
• Collaborate closely with IT Security, HR, Employee Relations, Data Privacy, and audit teams
• Support, mentor, and potentially lead junior team members

• 2+ years of solid project management experience
• Proven experience in implementing Workday security, including cross-platform access control design and role-based permission management
• GDPR compliance experience within Workday and connected People systems
• Awareness of best practices in data handling, with a commitment to upholding data privacy, security, and compliance
• Demonstrated ability to drive continuous improvement in people data handling processes
• Strong communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, with keen attention to detail
• Proven ability to build strong relationships within HR and across functional teams
• High sense of ownership, accountability, and a growth mindset
• Familiarity with Scrum/Agile methodologies
• Proficiency in English (written and spoken)

1. Application Review

2. Interview Process

3. Final Interview