Data Governance Manager

TriNet is a leading provider of comprehensive human resources solutions for small to midsize businesses (SMBs). We enhance business productivity by enabling our clients to outsource their HR function to one strategic partner and allowing them to focus on operating and growing their core businesses. Our full-service HR solutions include features such as payroll processing, human capital consulting, employment law compliance and employee benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans and workers’ compensation insurance. 

TriNet has a nationwide presence and an experienced executive team. Our stock is publicly traded on the NYSE under the ticker symbol TNET. If you’re passionate about innovation and making an impact on the large SMB market, come join us as we power our clients’ business success with extraordinary HR.

Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single requirement. At TriNet, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every single qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles. 

A Brief Overview
The Data Governance Manager is an individual contributor role that will be responsible for managing and ensuring the quality, integrity, and security of the organization's data assets. This role involves developing and implementing data governance policies, procedures, and working closely with various stakeholders to ensure data is legal, well-organized, safe, accessible, and valuable. This role will also monitor and report on the performance and compliance of our data governance program. 

Locations
United States (Remote)

What you will do

• Policy Development & Implementation
• Develop and implement data governance policies, procedures, and standards.
• Ensure compliance with data governance frameworks and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain data dictionaries, data catalogs, and metadata management.
• Collaboration & Communication
• Collaborate with business units, IT, and other stakeholders to ensure data governance initiatives align with business objectives.
• Promote data governance awareness and best practices across the organization.
• Facilitate cross-functional team meetings to discuss and resolve data governance issues.
• Risk Management
• Identify data-related risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Ensure data governance practices support data privacy and security requirements.
• Documentation & Training
• Document data governance processes, standards, and decisions.
• Provide training and guidance on data governance to team members and stakeholders.
• Relationships & Stewardship
• Develop and manage the relationships with Business Data Owners and Stewards
• Facilitate Governance Councils
• Partner with other Data & Analytics roles to ensure alignment to stewardship needs
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards

Education Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Information Management, Computer Science, or a related field. 

Experience Qualifications

• Typically 8+ years of experience in data governance, data quality, or a related field 
• Experience working with domain structures, conceptual logic and physical 

Skills and Abilities

• Strong understanding of data governance frameworks, data quality management, and regulatory requirements. 
• Solid experience working with industry standards, regulations, and guidelines in database warehousing and other relevant systems 
• Familiarity with data privacy laws and regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA). 
• Experience in a specific industry (e.g., finance, healthcare, HR) with relevant regulatory knowledge. 
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills. 
• Experience with data governance and quality tools and technologies. 
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment, managing multiple priorities and delivering high-quality results within deadlines 

Licenses and Certifications

• Certification in data governance or data quality (e.g., CDMP, DGSP) a plus 

Travel Requirements
Minimal

Work Environment

• Work in clean, pleasant, and comfortable office or home setting. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable persons with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

The salary range for this role is $76,000 to $182,400. The candidate’s final salary offer will be based on the candidate’s skills, education, work location and experience.

A candidate’s compensation may also include bonuses consistent with TriNet’s corporate bonus plan.

Additionally, subject to applicable eligibility requirements, TriNet offers permanent full-time employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, and vision plans, life and disability insurance, a 401(K) savings plan, an employee stock purchase plan, eleven (11) Company observed holidays, PTO and a comprehensive leave program.  Please click the following link for detailed information about our benefits offerings:  https://www.trinet.com/documents/blt5b61a1040aae1904  

Please Note: TriNet reserves the right to change or modify job duties and assignments at any time. The above job description is not all encompassing. Position functions and qualifications may vary depending on business necessity.

TriNet is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants based on race, religion, color, disability, medical condition, legally protected genetic information, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity or expression, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), age, veteran status or other legally protected characteristics. Any applicant with a mental or physical disability who requires an accommodation during the application process should contact recruiting@trinet.com to request such an accommodation.