Senior Analyst, People Data Governance - Remote

At the American Cancer Society, we're leading the fight for a world without cancer. Our employees and 1.5 million volunteers are raising the bar every single day. We actively seek candidates from diverse backgrounds including communities of color, the LGBTQ community, veterans, and people with disabilities. The greater the diversity of our people, the better we can serve our communities.

The people who work at the American Cancer Society focus their diverse talents on our lifesaving mission. It is a calling. And the people who answer it are fulfilled.

The People Data Governance Lead is responsible for the ensuring the integrity, quality, and compliance of people data across the organization. The role combines strategic governance and data quality management to ensure accurate and effective use of people data. 

***This is a remote position that can be home based anywhere in the United States. Experience and knowledge of People Data Governess is highly preferred.***

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Create a comprehensive People Data Governance framework in partnership with the Director, Workforce Analytics & Insights, including policies, procedures, and standards for data management

• Monitor and ensure the accuracy, consistency, and integrity of people data across systems

• Conduct regular audits and assessments of People data to identify discrepancies and areas for improvement

• Collaborate with People Team and cross-functional stakeholders to establish clear data ownership and stewardship roles

• Implement data quality controls and metrics to assess and enhance the reliability of our people data

• Partner with L&D to facilitate training and awareness programs on data governance and quality best practices

• Proactively analyze data quality issues and recommend corrective actions to improve data management practices

• Maintain comprehensive documentation of governance frameworks, policies, and procedures, ensuring they are accessible and up-to-date

• Foster a culture of continuous improvement in data management practices across the organization, encouraging feedback and innovative solutions

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS

FORMAL KNOWLEDGE

Bachelor’s degree in Data Analytics, Human Resources, Information Systems, or a related field.

SKILLS:

• Experience in data analytics, quality assurance, or data governance.

• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.

• Strong understanding of People data processes and data privacy regulations.

• Experience working in Workday.

• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate with various stakeholders.

The starting rate is $78,000 to $100,000. The final candidate's relevant experience/skills will be considered before an offer is extended. Actual starting pay will vary based on non-discriminatory factors including, but not limited to, geographic location, experience, skills, specialty, and education.

The American Cancer Society has adopted a vaccination policy that requires all staff, regardless of position or work location, to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (except where prohibited by state law).

ACS provides staff a generous paid time off policy; medical, dental, retirement benefits, wellness programs, and professional development programs to enhance staff skills. Further details on our benefits can be found on our careers site at: jobs.cancer.org/benefits. We are a proud equal opportunity employer.

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