Manager, HR Data Governance

Manager, HR Data Governance (REMOTE) 

PURPOSE AND SCOPE: 

The Global People Analytics & Experience Center of Excellence (GPA&E COE) team at Fresenius Medical Care provides workforce insights and solutions that support the achievement of business imperatives, helps identify solutions to key challenges, and uncovers opportunities to improve the people experience and success of Fresenius Medical Care. As a member of the team, the Manager, HR Data Governance will lead a team of specialized analysts that will consult closely with the business to develop and maintain the global Human Resources (HR) data governance framework that will support the delivery of solutions to enable key business decisions.  

Under guidance of the Sr. Director of Global HR Reporting & Data Governance, the incumbent leads the overall execution of global data governance and data quality strategies for HR data at Fresenius Medical Care. The HR Data Governance Manager will be responsible for creating and maintaining processes and standards across HR platforms and clients, and creating monitoring tools to ensure the standards are being followed. The individual will lead the day-to-day operations and oversight of HR data quality which includes accuracy, completeness, and timeliness. Additionally, the individual will work with project and business leaders to design, develop, implement, and maintain data governance/data quality related solutions (e.g., HR data dictionary in Collibra).   

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Lead the execution of GPA&E COE strategy specifically related to global data governance and data quality strategies for HR data 

• Use subject matter expertise to help further define the governance framework for global, regional, and local HR data 

• Lead the implementation and day-to-day management of the data dictionary and business glossary for global HR; provide guidance to data consumers and SMEs to define clear and consistent data definitions, data lineage, and metadata; create formal processes to drive the data definition function, including mentoring staff to leverage data value and quality across the enterprise 

• Lead team in resolution of data issues identified throughout the organization and determine scope of issues; communicate solutions to data consumers 

• Promote a solid understanding of Fresenius Medical Care’s data ecosystem and how to best govern data assets based on policies and standards set by the HR Data Governance Program 

• Maintain awareness of current trends and best practices related to data governance and data quality and continuously improve end-to-end processes 

• Prioritize the fulfillment of all requests and partner with other teams as needed for fulfillment; ensure the status of all requests and fulfillment of approved requests is tracked in an intuitive and transparent manner (e.g., within Jira or Dovetail) 

• Ensure all data privacy and information security requirements are considered in the evaluation of all requests; determine when requests will need to be escalated for approval and facilitate the approval process. 

• Lead the development of training materials/quick-start guides related to data governance/data quality topics and conduct training sessions for various groups (e.g., HRBPs, COEs, business leaders) 

• Lead other special projects as defined by business needs (e.g., engagement survey data review) 

• Other duties as assigned 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:  

• The physical demands and 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 individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  

• 0-5% travel potential 

SUPERVISION:  

• Responsible for leading a team of 4-6 senior analysts 

EDUCATION AND REQUIRED CREDENTIALS: 

• Bachelor’s Degree required; Advanced Degree preferred 

EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS: 

• 6 – 8 years related experience

• 5+ years supervisory or project/program management experience preferred 

• 5+ years exposure to various HR & non-HR related departments data (e.g., Compensation, Benefits, Labor Relations, Finance, etc.) 

• 3+ years of SQL and relational database experience 

• Proficiency in metadata and data quality tools like Atlan, Collibra, Informatica, Alation, Ataccama, Talend, etc. 

• Experience gathering and evaluating business requirements to build and implement enterprise level data warehouse solutions 

• In-depth knowledge of cloud computing platforms, business intelligence tools, data warehousing, and data visualization. Knowledge of data modeling, dimensional modeling, data quality, and metadata management. Strong desire to continue learning about new data governance/data quality tools 

• In-depth understanding of data privacy and security regulations. High degree of integrity and ability to maintain confidentiality of data 

• Strong business communication, consulting, and training skills. Ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical users 

• Excellent research, analytical, and critical thinking skills with attention to detail 

• Must be highly organized to meet deadlines and manage multiple projects 

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Fresenius Medical Care North America maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.