Soumyashree Patra

Workday Security Lead @Egon Zehnder

Gurugram, IN

Acting as the SME for Workday Security responsible for security configuration strategy for Workday HCM at enterprise scale, defining roles, permissions, and access controls to reduce unauthorized incidents.Implemented audit-ready controls and compliance frameworks aligned to GDPR, SOX, or other standards (specify which), improving audit readiness by 30%.Introduced real-time monitoring and alerting for sensitive access changes and provisioning anomalies, reducing incident response time by 50%.Designed and implemented scalable security frameworks, including Access Provisioning SOPs, domain security policies, and business process security policies. Collaborated with cross-functional stakeholders (HRIS, IT, Global HR) to enforce least-privilege access, resulting in a reduction in SoD risks.Spearheaded the implementation of Workday Benefits for the U.S. region, aligning eligibility rules, enrollment events, and security configurations with regional compliance and business needs.Supporting with the configuration of Performance Management templates tailored for various job roles and leadership levels—enabling differentiated goal setting, manager feedback, and review processes across departments.Led training workshops and knowledge sharing sessions for support teams to ensure alignment and self-sufficiency.

Siksha 'O'​ Anusandhan University

Bachelor of Technology - BTech, Electronics and Communication