HR Systems Analyst (Security & Integrations)

Background/IRC Summary:

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC offers lifesaving care and life-changing assistance to refugees forced to flee from war or disaster. At work today in over 40 countries and 22 U.S. cities, we restore safety, dignity and hope to millions who are uprooted and struggling to endure. The IRC leads the way from harm to home.

This position will be located in Nairobi, Kenya. - TBC

Job Overview/Summary:

The HR Systems Analyst (Security & Integrations) owns the functional design, build, and maintenance of Workday's integration layer and security configuration in support of all Workday users. This role is responsible for designing, testing, and hardening integrations between Workday and downstream systems, and for configuring Workday's security groups and policies in line with IRC's data classification standard. The role also builds rule-based automation for high-volume, structured P&C processes, and escalates complex, cross-functional design decisions to the Global HR Systems Product Manager.

This position requires hands-on experience with Workday integration tools (EIB, Core Connectors, Studio, and ideally Orchestrate) and a working understanding of Workday's security framework.

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 high-volume, structured processes (bulk data loads, account provisioning, permissions, location and hierarchy setup) using Orchestrate and EIBs.
• Proactively monitor integration health, troubleshoot failures, and resolve root-cause issues ahead of 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 as needed
• Collaborate with HRIS colleagues, Payroll, Finance, and IT to identify opportunities for process improvement and efficiency within IRC's current Workday usage, including cross-functional considerations
• Produce reporting and dashboards related to integration performance and security compliance
• Perform other special projects as needed

Key Working Relationships:

Position Reports to: Global HR Systems Product Manager

Position directly supervises: n/a

Indirect Reporting: n/a

Internal: Human Resources, Payroll, Finance, IT, Information Security

External: Workday, Cornerstone, ADP, and other third-party vendors

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent with 4+ years of professional experience managing data sharing/integrations between enterprise software applications
• Hands-on experience building and maintaining Workday integrations using EIB, Core Connectors, and Workday Studio; working knowledge of Workday Orchestrate a strong plus
• Working understanding of Workday's security framework: security groups, domain and business process security policies
• Working knowledge of data security/classification frameworks (e.g., GDPR or equivalent)
• Experience working with large datasets, in-depth understanding of data relationships, and data cleansing practices
• Intermediate understanding of relational database concepts
• Exceptional problem-solving skills with attention to detail, excellent time management, organizational skills, and ability to prioritize work
• Self-motivated with the ability to work both independently and in a team environment
• Excellent customer service, communication (written and verbal), and cross-group collaboration skills required
• Flexibility in daily schedule, and ability to understand and react quickly to changing priorities
• Experience working in a globally distributed environment a plus
• Experience working with a helpdesk ticketing system a plus

Preferred Additional Qualifications

• Workday Pro certification in Integrations or Security a strong plus
• Experience with an international nonprofit in the delivery of systems across varying IT infrastructure and low/intermittent bandwidth scenarios
• Experience with data migration and systems integration projects

Working Environment:

Standard office work environment with the ability to work a hybrid office/remote schedule.

The IRC and IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti Workplace Harassment, Fiscal Integrity, and Anti-Retaliation.

IRC et les employés de IRC doivent adhérer aux valeurs et principes contenus dans le IRC WAY (normes de conduite professionnelle). Ce sont l'Intégrité, le Service, et la Responsabilité. En conformité avec ces valeurs, IRC opère et fait respecter les politiques sur la protection des bénéficiaires contre l'exploitation et les abus, la protection de l'enfant, le harcèlement sur les lieux de travail, l'intégrité financière, et les représailles.