HR Data Governance Analyst

Available Locations: Remote India
Overview:
We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical HR Data Governance Analyst to join our People Experience team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring the integrity, accuracy, and security of HR data across the organization. As an HR Data Governance Analyst, you will work closely with HR, IT, compliance, and legal teams to establish data governance frameworks, develop policies, and implement best practices for data management, ensuring that HR data is managed in a consistent and compliant manner.
Key Responsibilities:

• Data Governance Framework: Develop and maintain HR data governance policies, procedures, and standards to ensure consistent data quality and integrity across HR systems (Workday, HRIS, and other tools).
• Data Quality Assurance: Monitor and assess data quality, identify discrepancies or issues, and recommend corrective actions. Ensure that HR data is accurate, complete, and up to date.
• Compliance & Security: Ensure HR data governance practices align with legal, regulatory, and compliance requirements (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, etc.). Work with legal and compliance teams to implement data privacy policies and data retention guidelines.
• Data Stewardship: Act as a liaison between HR and IT teams, ensuring that HR data is properly managed and classified according to business needs. Support data owners and stewards in maintaining data accuracy and security.
• Reporting & Analytics: Collaborate with business intelligence and reporting teams to ensure HR data is properly structured for reporting and analytics. Develop reports and dashboards to monitor data governance metrics and data quality KPIs.
• Data Access & Security: Manage user access to sensitive HR data, ensuring that data security policies are followed, and access is granted according to roles and responsibilities.
• Training & Awareness: Educate HR and other departments on data governance best practices, data privacy standards, and the importance of maintaining high-quality data. Provide training sessions and materials.
• Issue Resolution & Escalation: Act as a point of contact for resolving data-related issues and escalate critical issues as needed. Work with cross-functional teams to investigate root causes of data discrepancies and propose solutions.
• Continuous Improvement: Stay updated on the latest data governance trends, tools, and best practices. Continuously evaluate and improve the data governance framework.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience in data governance, data management, or a related field, preferably in HR or HRIS environments.
• Strong understanding of HR data, HRIS systems (Workday, SAP, Jira, Zendesk), and HR business processes.
• Proven experience with data governance principles, practices, and frameworks, including data quality, security, and privacy.
• Proven notion of Quality as a function, mapping operational non-conformances, remedial actions
• Familiarity with data privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, etc.) and their impact on HR data governance.
• Proficiency in data management tools and technologies (e.g., data quality tools, metadata management, reporting tools).
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret data, identify trends, and make recommendations.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with HR, IT, compliance, and legal teams.
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Experience with data access control, user role management, and security protocols.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Tableau, or other data visualization and reporting tools.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Data Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Knowledge of Workday HRIS and its data management tools is a plus.
• Certifications in data governance, data management, or HRIS systems (e.g., CDMP, Workday Certified).
• Experience with data integration processes and data stewardship in large, complex organizations.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunities for career growth and advancement.
• Collaborative and innovative team environment.
• Flexible work arrangements and work-life balance.
• Access to continuous learning and professional development.