HRIS Security Lead

4 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants In accordance with the Purpose, Vision, Values and Coast Salish Teachings, and strategic directions of PHSA, safety, including both patient and employee safety, is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at PHSA. As such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position. The BC Health Workday Program is a provincial initiative with seven participating BC health organizations (FHA, IHA, ISLH, NHA, PHC, PHSA and VCHA). The program began in 2023 to implement a Human Capital Management System (HCMS) software solution as part of the BC Health Human Resources Strategy to transform HR services. Designed by Workday Canada, the new provincial platform will replace existing HR and payroll systems in the health organizations with a single, unified technical system that will standardize and modernize HR and payroll services. It is a significant transformation in BC and is vital to the sustainability of BC’s health system. Reporting to the Manager, Workforce Planning & Security, the HRIS Security Lead is responsible for leading and supporting the implementation and governance of the BC Health Workday security roles and policies across various Health Organizations. The Security Lead serves as the primary security point of contact, ensuring consistent application of security practices, resolving access issues, and coordinating with the central Security team. Key responsibilities include designing, configuring, and executing security testing, validating role-based access, and managing defects throughout the project cycles. The Security Lead will partner with the Privacy and Security Services Lead and other Security Leads to uphold security governance, proactively monitor policy adherence, and develop and maintain accurate security documentation so support project teams during deployment and sustainment. Key Accountabilities With guidance from our deployment partner, leads the design and configuration of BC Health Workday security roles, domain security policies, and business process security policies across Health Organizations, ensuring alignment with approved security design and compliance requirements. Serves as the primary security point of contact for assigned Health Organizations, coordinating security-related inputs, resolving access-related issues, and ensuring consistent application of security practices in collaboration with the central Security team. Plans and executes security-related testing activities, validate role-based access scenarios, and support the resolution of defects during all project test cycles. Partners with the Privacy & Security Services Lead and other Security Leads to uphold governance processes, monitor security policy adherence, and proactively escalates decisions, risks, and mitigation strategies. Develops and sustains accurate security documentation, including configuration records and access control models, and provides subject matter expertise to project teams and HO representatives to support BC Health Workday implementation. Qualifications Experience with Workday, PeopleSoft, Meditech or other HRIS experience is preferred. A level of education, training, and experience equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, plus five to seven (5 - 7) year’s recent, related experience in security systems technical environment preferably at the Enterprise Level. Experience developing role-based access control models with proper segregation of duties. Prior experience as a Security Lead or Security SME on at least one software deployment project. Ability to translate business requirements into security design aligned with segregation of duties and compliance mandates. Strong stakeholder engagement skills to balance user access requests with compliance and audit requirements. Ability to collaborate with various partners. Takes initiative to identify and elevate risks. Actively contributes to the continuous improvement of security practices. Experience working effectively within a team environment and partnering with different departments, including Privacy, Security, and Project teams. Excellent written and oral communication skills. What we bring Every PHSA employee enables the best possible patient care for our patients and their families. Whether you are providing direct care, conducting research, or making it possible for others to do their work, you impact the lives of British Columbians today and in the future. That’s why we’re focused on your care too – offering health, wellness, development programs to support you – at work and at home. Join one of BC’s largest employers with province-wide programs, services and operations – offering vast opportunities for growth, development, and recognition programs that honour the commitment and contribution of all employees. Access to professional development opportunities through our in‑house training programs, including +2,000 courses, such as our San’yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training course, or Core Linx for Leadership roles. Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including municipal pension plan, and psychological health & safety programs and holistic wellness resources. Annual statutory holidays (13) with generous vacation entitlement and accruement. PHSA is a remote work friendly employer, welcoming flexible work options to support our people (eligibility may vary, depending on position). Access to WorkPerks, a premium discount program offering a wide range of local and national discounts on electronics, entertainment, dining, travel, wellness, apparel, and more. Job Type: Temporary, Full‑Time Wage: $88,990 to $127,923. Location: 1775 Willingdon Ave, Burnaby BC V5C6E3 (Hybrid) Closing date: Open Until Posting is Filled Hours of Work: 08:30 to 16:30, Mon - Fri Requisition # HCMS_ E06307 Seniority level Mid‑Senior level Employment type Temporary Job function Business Development Industries Hospitals and Health Care #J-18808-Ljbffr