Smithfield Foods Hiring for HRIS Analyst Workday Security (Remote Opportunity) at Smithfield, VA  Full Time

US-VA-Smithfield

The HRIS Analyst, Workday Security plays a critical role in designing, implementing, and maintaining robust security controls in Workday and processes to protect sensitive HR information and ensure compliance with security standards and regulations. This role consults with cross functional stakeholders to determine Workday security requirements that support business goals and translates those requirements into actionable project plans and Workday solutions. The HRIS Analyst, Workday Security is the critical link between our Workday Functional Teams (Core HCM, Compensation, Talent, Recruiting, etc.) and Workday Technical Teams, ensuring the identification and assessment of cross-workstream Workday security impacts and is responsible for working with functional teams to ensure a security model that meets business and compliance standards. The HRIS Analyst, Workday Security must be able to lead and influence across teams and drive execution.

Salary Range: $72,000 – $120,500; midpoint $96,500

Workday Security Management

Design and configure security roles, permissions, and data access policies within the Workday system.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define security roles, access controls, and permission sets, ensuring the appropriate level of data security and segregation of duties.
• Serve as a core stakeholder in the system change management process ensuring proper security for Workday changes moving to Production.

User Access Management

• Administer user access requests, provisioning, and deprovisioning within Workday.
• Define security groups, configure data access policies, and assign appropriate permissions to users based on their roles and responsibilities.
• Conduct periodic access reviews to ensure that user access privileges align with job responsibilities, business need, governance, and the Workday security model.
• Implement and enforce user access controls to mitigate risks related to data breaches or unauthorized system usage.

Role-Based Access Control

• Work closely with HR and business stakeholders to understand their access requirements and translate them into appropriate security roles within Workday.
• Ensure changes follow the appropriate change request approval and documentation process, security group updates are tested thoroughly in sandbox prior to implementing in production.

Security Audits and Compliance

• Partner with the IT Compliance team to ensure the Workday security model, security related triggered notifications and business processes affecting Workday security, are reviewed closely and applicable documentation and controls are added or updated.
• Collaborate with internal and external auditors to facilitate security audits, provide necessary documentation, and address any identified security gaps.
• Lead the response efforts in case of security incidents within the Workday system.
• Conduct thorough investigations to determine the cause, impact, and extent of security incidents.
• Conduct risk assessments, identify potential security risks, and propose risk mitigation strategies.

Data Privacy Compliance

• Proactively identify and address any potential compliance issues related to data access, data retention, and data sharing.
• Stay up to date with data privacy regulations, industry best practices, and internal policies to ensure Workday security configurations are aligned with legal and regulatory requirements.

Security Enhancements

• Stay updated with the latest Workday security features and enhancements. Evaluate and implement new security tools, technologies, and processes to enhance the overall security posture of the Workday system.
• Continuously monitor and assess security controls, identifying areas for improvement and implementing necessary changes.

User Support and Training

• Provide user support and training on Workday security-related topics. Conduct training sessions and develop educational materials to raise awareness about Workday security and mitigate risks.
• Assist users with security-related issues, troubleshoot access problems, and provide guidance on security best practices.
• Maintain up-to-date documentation and knowledge base resources related to security administration.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. May perform other duties as assigned.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

• Bachelor’s degree from a regional accredited College or University in Business, Human Resources, Information Management or other related field and 2+ years of relevant HRIS experience utilizing Workday ERP; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Advanced knowledge of Workday security and experience configuring domain, user and role-based security and data access policies.
• Strong understanding of SOX Compliance, data privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA) and their implications on HR systems and data security.
• Proficiency in analyzing and documenting complex business requirements and translating them into Workday security configurations.
• Experience with security audits, risk assessments, and compliance monitoring.
• Experience with software testing methodology and data validation.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and address security risks and vulnerabilities.
• Strong presentation skills with the ability to provide, in non-technical, end-user-friendly terms, ideas and solutions for system-related recommendations.
• Advanced/Expert level Excel skills (x-lookup, v-lookup, advanced pivot table techniques, macros, functions, and formulas).
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

To learn more about Smithfield’s benefits, visit smithfieldfoods.com/careerbenefits.

PEOPLE MATTER More than 63,000 employees globally drive our success. We strive to create a fair, ethical and rewarding work environment.	GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT Working at Smithfield isn’t just a job – it’s the foundation for a lifelong career with training designed to help you advance professionally.
BENEFITS Our people matter. That’s why we offer excellent, comprehensive benefits packages to our full-time employees. Also, education benefits available to full and part-time Smithfield team members on their first day of employment	SUSTAINABILITY PLEDGE Sustainability is ingrained in our culture and guides how we operate. We believe in innovating for the future.

Headquartered in Smithfield, Va. since 1936, Smithfield Foods, Inc. is an American food company with agricultural roots and a global reach. With more than 60,000 jobs globally, we are dedicated to producing “Good food. Responsibly” and serve as one of the world’s leading vertically integrated protein companies. We have pioneered sustainability standards for more than two decades, including our industry-leading commitments to become carbon negative in our U.S. company-owned operations and reduce GHG emissions 30 percent across our entire U.S. value chain by 2030. We believe in the power of protein to end food insecurity and have donated hundreds of millions of food servings to our communities. Smithfield boasts a portfolio of high-quality iconic brands, such as Smithfield, Eckrich and Nathan’s Famous, among many others. For more information, visit www.smithfieldfoods.com, and connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Instagram.

Smithfield is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans status, status as a disabled individual or any other protected group status or non-job characteristic as directed by law.

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