Agoda - (GSD) People Tech Security Specialist (Bangkok-based, relocation provided)
Requirements
• 2+ years of solid project management experience. • Proven experience in implementing Workday security, including: • Cross-platform access control design and role-based permission management • GDPR compliance within Workday and connected People systems • Proven awareness of best practices in data handling, with a commitment to upholding data privacy, security, and compliance in all work activities. • Demonstrated ability to drive continuous improvement in people data handling processes, with experience optimising ticket operations and ensuring adherence to data management best practices. • Strong communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels. • Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, with keen attention to detail. • Proven ability to build strong relationships within HR and across functional teams. • High sense of ownership, accountability, and a growth mindset. • Familiarity with Scrum/Agile methodologies. • Enthusiasm for learning and adopting new skills. • Proficiency in English (written and spoken). • Workday security certifications or formal Workday training (e.g., Workday Pro Security). • Experience working in a SOX-regulated or audit-intensive environment. • Familiarity with Greenhouse, Zendesk, or Tableau from a security or access governance perspective. • Exposure to data privacy frameworks beyond GDPR (e.g., CCPA, PDPA). • Experience in a fast-paced technology or e-commerce company. • Background in HRIS operations or people technology alongside security expertise. • Please review our Hiring Process Guidelines before your interview — click here to learn how interviewing at Agoda works.
Responsibilities
• Security Architecture & Governance • Take ownership of the security architecture for the People Team across all platforms, including Workday, Greenhouse, Zendesk, and Tableau. • Design, implement, and maintain secure access controls, role-based permissions, and cross-platform security standards. • Build functional knowledge to supplement security responsibilities — understanding how People systems work to make better security decisions. • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of and adherence to best practices in data handling, ensuring all data is managed securely and in compliance with relevant regulations and organisational policies. • Compliance & Audit • Be actively involved in SOX audits when necessary, collaborating with internal and external auditors to provide required information and ensure compliance with regulatory standards. • Support employee and candidate-related audits, ensuring data governance and access controls meet GDPR and other data protection requirements. • Partner with the Data Privacy team and IT Security to ensure ongoing compliance with global data protection regulations and organisational policies. • Process Improvement & Operations • Lead efforts to continuously improve people data handling workflows — including ticket operations — by identifying process gaps, implementing best practices, and leveraging technology to optimise efficiency and data integrity. • Drive automation and tooling improvements that reduce manual security and compliance overhead while maintaining data accuracy and auditability. • Develop and maintain documentation for security processes, access governance frameworks, and compliance controls. • Stakeholder Collaboration & Team Development • Collaborate closely with IT Security, HR, Employee Relations, Data Privacy, and audit teams to align security practices with business needs. • Support, mentor, and potentially lead junior team members — fostering a growth mindset and driving a culture of continuous improvement. • Communicate security requirements and risks clearly to stakeholders at all levels, influencing decisions with data and a solutions-oriented approach.
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