HR Data Governance Lead

Allentown, Pennsylvania, United States

Job Reference 1256188

Location Allentown, Pennsylvania, United States

Industry Process - Chemicals

Function Human Resources

Job Type Contract

Date Added March 12, 2025

Airswift is seeking an HR Data Governance Lead to support one of our clients Allentown, PA, for a 1-year assignment.

The HR Data Governance Lead will 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. 

Job 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.
Required Skills:
  • 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.
  • Previous experience with Workday.
Education/Experience:
  • 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.

Don’t see a job for you? Register for our candidate portal

Sign in or register for Airswift Digital to stay updated with recommended jobs.

Visit our candidate portal