HR Systems Analyst (Security & Integrations)

About the role

The HR Systems Analyst (Security & Integrations) owns the functional design, build and maintenance of Workday's integration layer and security configuration for all Workday users. The role designs, tests and hardens integrations between Workday and downstream systems, configures Workday security groups and policies in line with IRC's data classification standard, and builds rule-based automation for high-volume, structured processes. It is a full-time, on-site position in Nairobi.

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 third-party 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 aligned to IRC's data classification standard.
• Build and maintain rule-based automation for bulk data loads, account provisioning, permissions, location and hierarchy setup using Orchestrate and EIBs.
• Monitor integration health, troubleshoot failures and resolve root causes 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 and map data elements as needed.
• Collaborate with HRIS, Payroll, Finance and IT to improve processes and efficiency.
• Produce reporting and dashboards on integration performance and security compliance.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Information Technology, Computer Science, Human Resources or a related field.
• 4+ years of professional experience managing data sharing and integrations between enterprise software applications.
• Hands-on experience building and maintaining Workday integrations; working knowledge of Workday Orchestrate is a strong plus.
• Understanding of data security and classification frameworks such as GDPR or equivalent.
• Experience with large datasets, data relationships and data cleansing, and intermediate understanding of relational databases.
• Experience in a globally distributed environment and with a helpdesk ticketing system are a plus.

Required skills

• Workday integrations: EIB, Core Connectors, Studio, and ideally Orchestrate
• Workday security framework: security groups, domain and business process security policies
• Preferred: Workday Pro certification in Integrations or Security

Applications are made through the recruiting partner's online application form.