Data Governance Lead

Role: Data Governance Lead (Workday)

Location: Remote (EST)

Duration: 18 months (high possibility of extension)

CIPP/E Certified (if someone has US equivalent-CIPP/US, its ok)

Position Summary:

Seeking a Data Governance Lead, Human Resources to lead and manage organization-wide HR data governance activities related to HR data and will have responsibility for improving the quality and managing the protection of sensitive data and information assets.

Ideal candidate (from HM)

• Process oriented: see the role from the view of stakeholders
• Problem solver: wants to get into details … fact finding
• Technical piece: come from GDP or compliance qualifications CIPP/
• Data governance
• Complex unknown space: need to be willing to work with unknown people
• Data warehousing / data lake experience
• Workday experience is strongly desired

Key Responsibilities:

• Create Records of Processing: Develop and maintain comprehensive records of data processing activities within the HR function to ensure compliance with data protection regulations.
• Implement Data Retention Criteria: Establish and enforce data retention policies and criteria in Workday and EDL (Enterprise Data Lake) to ensure data is stored and disposed of in accordance with legal and organizational requirements.
• Improve Data Quality: Identify and address data quality issues, implement data quality improvement initiatives, and ensure the accuracy and integrity of HR data.
• Data Governance Framework: Assist in the development and implementation of a data governance framework, including policies, procedures, and standards for data management within HR.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with HR, IT, and other stakeholders to ensure data governance practices are aligned with business objectives and regulatory requirements.
• Training and Support: Provide training and support to HR staff on data governance policies and best practices.

Ideal Candidate:

• Proven experience in managing projects for data governance, data management, or a similar role, preferably within an HR environment.
• Strong knowledge of data governance principles, data protection regulations, and data quality management and best practices.
• Strong understanding of the technology landscape. Even better if it includes data platforms, warehouses and BI Analytics in general.
• Very comfortable collaborating with a broad range of stakeholders in multiple disciplines, levels, and organizations, to manage deliver change.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a complex organization.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in information management, Data Science, Human Resources, or a related field.
• Data governance or data management certifications (e.g., CDMP, DGSP) are highly desirable.
• Certified Information Privacy Professional/Europe (CIPP/E) certification or similar, a distinct advantage.

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Contract

Job function: Information Technology

Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting