People Technology Security Specialist – Bangkok-based (Relocation Provided)

Bangkok, Thailand

Get to Know our Team: 

The People Team is a purveyor of opportunity, searching the globe for the most talented individuals and offering them an open, collaborative workplace. By prioritizing skill and potential, we have cultivated a powerful assembly of professionals through our drive for equal opportunity and diversity. We make the move to Agoda a breeze with assisted onboarding programs, and we continue to support and enrich our thousands of Agoda employees through individual growth with outstanding learning programs and various means of assistance. Our development of incredible benefits has ensured everyone can stay strong, healthy, and happy during their time at Agoda. Leading ambitious changes and making a positive impact in the lives of our employees, the People Team is a crucial and rewarding part of the Agoda family. 

The Opportunity:

We’re looking for a People Technology Security Specialist to strengthen and enhance the existing security framework across our People Team platforms. This role will focus primarily on ensuring secure access and data governance within Workday (HRIS), while also supporting related systems such as Greenhouse (ATS), Zendesk, Tableau, and various platforms where security oversight is required.

You’ll collaborate closely with IT Security, internal and external audit teams, Data Privacy team, Employee Relations team, and other stakeholders to drive ongoing improvements to our security framework. You’ll also be responsible for supporting employee and candidate-related audits and ensuring compliance with GDPR and other data protection regulations.

While the core responsibility centers around security, you’ll have the opportunity to broaden your expertise and gain hands-on experience with the functional aspects of People systems—because security is integral to everything we do.

In this Role, you’ll get to: 

• Take ownership of the security architecture for the People Team across all platforms such as Workday, Zendesk
• Build functional knowledge to supplement security responsibilities
• 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 organizational policies.
• Support, mentor, and potentially lead junior team members—fostering a growth mindset and driving a culture of continuous improvement
• Lead efforts to continuously improve people data handling workflows, such as ticket operations, by identifying process gaps, implementing best practices, and leveraging technology to optimize efficiency and data integrity.
• Be actively involved in SOX audits when necessary, collaborating with internal and external auditors to provide required information and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.

What you’ll Need to Succeed:

• 2+ years of solid project management experience
• Proven experience in implementing Workday security, including cross-platform access control and GDPR compliance
• 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 optimizing 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

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