HR Systems Analyst (Security & Integrations)

About the role

The HR Systems Analyst (Security & Integrations) will own the functional design, build, and maintenance of Workday’s integration layer and security configuration for all Workday users at the International Rescue Committee. This role ensures seamless data flow between Workday and payroll, benefits providers, and other third‑party systems while aligning security settings with IRC’s data classification standards.

Key responsibilities

• Design, build, test, and maintain Workday integrations using EIB, Core Connectors, Studio, and Orchestrate to connect Workday with payroll, benefits providers, and other external systems.
• Own the functional design process for Workday security and integrations, escalating complex cross‑functional decisions to the Global HR Systems Product Manager.
• Configure and maintain Workday security groups, business process security policies, and domain security policies in line with IRC’s data classification standard.
• Build and maintain rule‑based automation for high‑volume, structured processes such as bulk data loads, account provisioning, permissions, and hierarchy setup using Orchestrate and EIBs.
• Proactively monitor integration health, troubleshoot failures, and resolve root‑cause issues before ticket escalation.
• Test and validate integrations and security configurations during Workday releases and functional area changes.
• Gather requirements from HR and non‑HR partners, map data elements, and produce reporting on integration performance and security compliance.
• Collaborate with HRIS, Payroll, Finance, and IT teams to identify opportunities for process improvement and efficiency within IRC’s Workday usage.

Required profile

• Hands‑on experience with Workday integration tools (EIB, Core Connectors, Studio, and preferably Orchestrate).
• Working understanding of Workday’s security framework and data classification standards.
• Ability to gather and translate functional requirements from diverse business partners.
• Strong analytical mindset with a focus on proactive monitoring and issue resolution.
• Effective collaboration skills across HR, Payroll, Finance, and IT functions.

Required skills

• Workday EIB
• Workday Core Connectors
• Workday Studio
• Workday Orchestrate