HR Governance Partner, Privacy & Compliance

Company Description

LinkedIn is the world’s largest professional network, built to create economic opportunity for every member of the global workforce. Our products help people make powerful connections, discover exciting opportunities, build necessary skills, and gain valuable insights every day. We’re also committed to providing transformational opportunities for our own employees by investing in their growth. We aspire to create a culture that’s built on trust, care, inclusion, and fun – where everyone can succeed.

Join us to transform the way the world works.

Job Description

This role will be based in Sunnyvale. 

At LinkedIn, our approach to flexible work is centered on trust and optimized for culture, connection, clarity, and the evolving needs of our business. The work location of this role is hybrid, meaning it will be performed both from home and from a LinkedIn office on select days, as determined by the business needs of the team. 

We are seeking an HR Governance Partner with a strong foundation in privacy and compliance to join our fast-paced, agile team. Our mission is to ensure that the Global Talent Organization (GTO) remains compliant with global regulations while safeguarding the privacy, security, and appropriate access to workforce-related HR data. 

This role requires a strategic, detail-oriented professional who can drive and enhance our privacy and compliance initiatives. Key responsibilities include managing workforce Data Subject Requests (DSRs), overseeing HR data incident reporting, maintaining the HR application portfolio, and strengthening our privacy and regulatory compliance program.  

As a critical partner, this role collaborates closely with teams across GTO, as well as Privacy Legal and other cross-functional stakeholders, to embed privacy best practices into our HR operations. The HR Governance Partner will report to the Sr. Director of HR Programs. 

Responsibilities 

• Oversee data collection and maintenance for the HR application portfolio, ensuring accuracy and compliance. 
• Investigate and respond to workforce data incidents, collaborating cross-functionally on remediation efforts. 
• Coordinate with the Privacy Legal team to manage Workforce Data Subject Requests (DSRs) efficiently and in compliance with regulations. 
• Conduct workforce privacy reviews and contribute to HR governance initiatives as needed. 
• Develop and maintain guidance and documentation strategies for HR Governance, including best practices, stakeholder resources, employee privacy notices, and the management of internal SharePoint sites (e.g., HR Governance and HR Privacy). 
• Support the creation, analysis, and reporting of key workforce privacy metrics for GTO leadership and the Privacy Legal team. 
• Collaborate with the Senior HR Governance Partner, Privacy, to ensure new regulations are communicated, implemented, and seamlessly integrated into operational processes. 

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications 

• 3+ years’ experience working in HR or Legal with exposure to GDPR and US Privacy requirements 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, demonstrating flexibility and attention to detail while navigating complex compliance issues. 
• Strong operational and process management experience, with a deep understanding of HR processes, systems, and auditing practices. 
• Strategic and critical thinker with the ability to solve problems with practical, results-driven solutions. 
• Excellent cross-functional collaboration skills, with the ability to build relationships and influence outcomes. 
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities, capable of prioritizing and managing multiple assignments simultaneously. 
• Effective communication skills, including the ability to present and engage with senior leadership. 
• Adaptable and customer-focused mindset, with a commitment to continuous improvement and problem-solving. 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint), with familiarity and a willingness to learn Power BI and Power Automate, including creating flows and basic dashboards. 

Suggested Skills 

• Project Management  
• Program Management  
• Stakeholder Management  
• Communication 

LinkedIn is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices.   

The pay range for this role is $91,000 to $148,000. Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, depth of experience, certifications, and specific work location. This may be different in other locations due to differences in the cost of labor.   

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