Information & Data Management Specialist – Director, Human Resources

Overview

Director-level role within HR information governance, leading the HR data lifecycle, establishing information management policies and standards, and driving data governance initiatives that improve the quality, control and usability of HR data assets.

What you'll do

• Own the HR information lifecycle framework, including information retention, archival, data minimization, defensible disposition and destruction practices, so workforce information is managed in accordance with legal, regulatory, privacy and business requirements.
• Develop and maintain information management policies, standards and controls that promote the responsible creation, retention minimization, protection, use and disposal of workforce information.
• Lead information and data governance initiatives, including records management and reference data management programs, to improve data quality, consistency, operational effectiveness and regulatory compliance across HR functions.
• Partner with HR, technology, risk, legal and compliance stakeholders to align information management practices with enterprise data strategy, privacy obligations and evolving regulatory expectations.
• Drive continuous improvement of workforce information management capabilities by strengthening governance frameworks, reducing operational and compliance risk, and improving the accessibility, reliability and appropriate stewardship of workforce information.
• Provide information management expertise and guidance to data stewards, business owners and project teams to support the effective management of critical workforce information and records throughout their lifecycle.

What you'll need

• At least 8 years' relevant experience would generally be expected to find the skills required for this role.
• Experience in information management, information governance, data governance, records management, privacy, or related disciplines within a complex, regulated organizational environment.
• Knowledge of information lifecycle management practices, including retention schedules, archival strategies, data minimization principles, disposition controls, records management and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to lead governance programs and deliver cross-functional initiatives involving business, technology and control-function stakeholders.
• Understanding of records management, reference data management, metadata management, data quality frameworks and data stewardship principles.
• Ability to translate governance objectives into practical operating models, policies, standards and controls that balance business needs, regulatory requirements, privacy obligations and risk management objectives.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication and influencing skills, with the ability to build consensus across diverse stakeholder groups and senior leadership audiences.

Details

• Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.