Principal HR Data Governance | Adelaide, Brisbane or Perth

About the Role

As the Principal Data Governance, you will drive strategic and operational outcomes through risk management, operational data governance of HR data management processes to create value through process improvement and ensure HR data is secure, accurate, complete, up to date, available, and relevant for use.

Accountabilities

You will provide strategic, technical and operational expertise in data management concepts including: 

Data Governance Strategy and Policies:

• Partner with stakeholders to create and uphold data policies, standards, and processes.
• Align data governance initiatives with organisational goals and business objectives.
• Define data domains, roles, and responsibilities to ensure accountability.
• Establish data classification and identify critical data elements within each domain.

Operation of Data Governance Framework:

• Facilitate and oversee the implementation of data governance initiatives.
• Guide and support Data Owners and Data Stewards in managing data effectively.
• Train and educate stakeholders on data policies, standards, and processes.
• Maintain governance artifacts such as data assets register, data inventory, business glossary, process documents, and business information model.
• Ensure adherence to data governance policies through regular monitoring and reporting.
• Identify raise and monitor risks with recommended remediation actions with relevant owners
• Support the Data Governance Forum and conduct regular stakeholder meetings.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement in data governance practices.

Data Quality:

• Document and understand data quality requirements with Data Owners and Stewards.
• Oversee and support data quality remediation activities.
• Assess and analyse data quality issues, their impact, root causes, and potential solutions with relevant owners
• Implement regular data quality reporting for visibility, action, monitoring and escalation with various stakeholders.

About You

• Experience in operational data management or lead data governance role.
• Bachelor's degree in Information Management, Information Technology, or a related field (Master's preferred).
• In-depth understanding of data management principles and best practices with proven knowledge and experience in establishing and operating effective data governance frameworks (DAMA/DCAM)Knowledge of risk frameworks, controls, risk treatment. 
• Experience in data quality management.
• Expert communication and influencing skills with a well-practiced ability to expound data concepts to inspire, engage and drive outcomes. 
• Ability to engage stakeholders effectively at all organisational levels.
• Strong project management experience.
• Proficiency in technical tools (SQL, Power BI, Excel, and similar).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Commitment to continuous improvement.
• Change management experience 
• Knowledge and experience in interpreting and applying regulations including IP, Data, Privacy
• Relevant certifications (e.g. DGSP, CDMP, CIMP, IGP, CDS preferrable.
• Experience in a HR function within a large global enterprise  highly regarded. Knowledge and understanding of data management best practices (DMBOK)