HR Data Privacy Analyst

HR Data Privacy Analyst

Hybrid, 3 days per week based in Sheffield

6 months, till December 2026 Day Rate Contract (Inside IR35)

Summary: The role holder is accountable for supporting global data privacy strategy for Human Resources function, enabling implementation of framework, and supporting the plan to embed and operate data privacy controls effectively in relation to Employee Data. The role will cover following key areas:

• DataVisa submissions: Support HR stakeholders to prepare, review and submit HR related Data Privacy cases in the global assessment tool for managing Privacy Impact Assessments, Data Sharing approvals and Record of Processing related controls.
  
• Privacy Assessments: Support review and approval of Privacy Assessments, provide appropriate and timely response to the Projects / Programmes. Liaise with Legal / DPO colleagues to ensure appropriate legal support is received, where necessary on key PIAs.
  
• Governance and Controls Implementation support: Support global governance activities in implementing and operating the controls key markets for Privacy Notices, Rights of Individuals and Consent and Choice controls.
  
• Data Security support: Provide support on key matters involving management / operationalisation of Data Security / Access Management related controls
  
• Partner with other key functions within HR to support delivery of PIA and other key controls c
  
• Develop additional Guidances where necessary to support efficient operation of the controls
  
• Attend governances, where appropriate, are followed while balancing HR’s strategic delivery priorities and timescales
  
• The role holder will be required to quickly gain an excellent understanding of the existing landscape as well as engaging with key HR stakeholders to determine the change agenda which may require internal / external support to embed the defined strategy and standards.
  
• Serve as key point of contact for Privacy and balance priorities arising due to competing business demands/interests or mismatch of demand and supply.
  
• Lead completion of PIAs involving employee data (close alignment with other Group HR CDO team members and HR stakeholders)
  
• Support development of practical solutions to embed and operate data privacy controls effectively across all areas of HR function, and where feasible, use Group Data solutions or other alternatives available (close alignment with COO, Regions, other key functions)
  
• Support and leverage Data Privacy Policy, Risks and Controls Taxonomy and wider Operational Risk Framework to drive effectiveness and continuous monitoring and track key risks and issues (close alignment with Head of Risk, Controls Office)
  
• Provide advise on data privacy queries from different members of the HR function, including additional information and recommendation, where necessary.
  
• Support key workshops and training sessions to share best practices and knowledge around data privacy.
  
• The candidate should have a broad experience of working in Data related fields as this
  
• person will work with wider Project/ Programme transformation stakeholders, Global
  
• Service Owners, Risk and Control Owners and IT to support embedding and operation of
  
• Data Privacy.
  

Experience Required

• Ability to influence key stakeholders within HR function
  
• Attention to detail and ability to draw key information from stakeholders to enable appropriate risk assessment
  
• Experience of supporting large scale and complex global programmes
  
• Risk management knowledge and relevant experience in the area of expertise
  
• Ability to communicate effectively, building strong relationships and influencing key internal and external stakeholders.
  
• Proven track record in delivering on time and to a high level of quality
  
• Experience of working with Legal, Regulatory Compliance, Data Office and other Risk Stewards to shape positive outcomes
  
• Proven analytical skills, drives excellence, good diplomacy skills, problem solver, able to deliver change through people and maximise people performance