Data Governance Senior 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.

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A Brief Overview
TriNet is seeking a strategic and collaborative Data Governance Senior Manager that will sit within TriNet’s Legal and Compliance department who will be responsible for leading and managing data governance initiatives across the organization. This role ensures that data is managed, maintained, and utilized as a strategic asset, aligning the company's goals and requirements with our legal and regulatory responsibilities. 

What you will do

• Leadership & Strategy
  • Develop and implement a comprehensive data governance strategy.
  • Establish and lead the Data Governance Council(s) and collaborate with key stakeholders to establish data governance policies and standards.
  • Provide leadership and direction to other members of the data governance team.
  • Provide subject matter expertise to the Data & Analytics team and the Global Technology Organization. 
  • Serve as the primary conduit between the Legal and Compliance team and the broader enterprise with respect to data governance. 
• Policy Development & Compliance
  • Define and enforce data governance policies, procedures, and standards.
  • Ensure compliance with data governance frameworks and regulatory requirements.
  • Oversee the creation and maintenance of data dictionaries, data catalogs, and metadata management.
  • Assess the risk of complying with emerging changes in data protection laws and balance the goals of growth and scaling with the risk to our data protection requirements
  • Determine the risk to the business of changes in data processing and advise business teams accordingly.
• Collaboration & Communication
  • Work closely with business units, including the Data & Analytics team and the Global Technology Organization, along with other stakeholders to ensure data governance initiatives are aligned with business objectives.
  • Work closely with the AI Governance Program 
  • Promote data governance awareness and best practices across the organization.
  • Foster a culture of data stewardship and accountability within the organization.
  • Communicate data governance and quality goals, progress, and outcomes to senior management.
• Risk Management
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards

Education Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Data Science, Business Administration, Library & Information Science, Statistics or Mathematics or other relevant fields or equivalent experience preferred 
• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school preferred. 

Experience Qualifications

• Typically 12+ years experience in data governance, data quality, or a related field and a Bachelor’s degree.
• Typically 8+ years experience with a law degree or Master’s degree in a field related to data governance. 
• In house legal or compliance experience a plus.

Skills and Abilities

• Proven leadership experience in managing data governance and quality programs. (Advanced proficiency)
• Strong understanding of data governance frameworks, data quality management, and regulatory requirements. (Advanced proficiency)
• Excellent comm