[Hiring] HR Data Security Senior Analyst @Cox Enterprises

Role Description

The Data Sr Analyst, HR Data Governance & Security serves as the subject matter expert for Workday security administration, with broader responsibility for HR data access governance and compliance across the People Analytics function. This role maintains shared ownership of the administration and continuous improvement of Workday security configuration, analyzes security and audit trends, identifies opportunities to strengthen controls, and provides guidance to stakeholders on access management practices. The role exercises independent judgment and autonomy on business-as-usual access and security decisions within established governance frameworks.

This individual will also evaluate complex and non-standard access requests, assess associated risks, and recommend actions to the AVP for final decision, consistent with governance standards and business strategy.

The right candidate brings hands-on experience with Workday security configuration, a process-oriented mindset, sound judgment about when to escalate, and the integrity to handle confidential employee data with discretion.

Qualifications

• Preference will be given to qualified candidates local to Atlanta. Open to remote (US only) for the right candidate. (if remote, must be willing to travel onsite a few times a year)
• Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship. No OPT, CPT, STEM/OPT or visa sponsorship now or in future.
• Bachelor's degree in a related discipline and 4 years' experience in a related role; or a Master's degree and up to 2+ years' experience; or 8 years' relevant experience in lieu of a degree
• Ideal candidate will have 4 years of related experience
• REQUIRED: Strong knowledge of Workday HCM security configuration, including domain, role-based, and user security administration
• REQUIRED: Workday Security Administration certification (e.g., Workday Pro Security)
• Working knowledge of, or exposure to, additional HR platforms (Peakon, UKG, HR ODS, Prism) a plus
• Experience with HR data access management processes and data governance principles
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent workflows with accuracy and attention to detail; experience maintaining governance trackers, process documentation, or audit support materials preferred
• Sound judgment regarding confidentiality and sensitivity of HR data; ability to recognize when decisions require leadership involvement
• Demonstrated ability to exercise independent judgment on routine decisions while recognizing the boundaries of one's authority
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; ability to work across HR, IT, Legal, and Compliance functions effectively
• Proficiency in data visualization and reporting tools (e.g., Excel, Tableau, Power BI) to support governance and audit reporting
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities in a complex, distributed organization

Requirements

• Degree in Information Systems, Information Security, Computer Science, or a related field (preferred)
• Familiarity with SailPoint or equivalent identity governance and access review tools (preferred)
• Experience supporting internal or external audit processes, or maintaining compliance documentation in an HR or data governance environment (preferred)
• Experience in a telecommunications, healthcare, or similarly regulated industry (preferred)
• Demonstrated confidence in respectfully challenging governance requests from senior leaders that fall outside of established process or approval channels (preferred)

Benefits

• The Company offers eligible employees the flexibility to take as much vacation with pay as they deem consistent with their duties, the company’s needs, and its obligations.
• Seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year.
• Up to 160 hours of paid wellness annually for their own wellness or that of family members.
• Employees are also eligible for additional paid time off in the form of bereavement leave, time off to vote, jury duty leave, volunteer time off, military leave, and parental leave.