Director, Data Governance

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
The Director, Data Governance & Quality will be responsible for leading and managing the data governance and data quality initiatives across the organization. This role ensures that data is managed, maintained, and utilized as a strategic asset, aligning with the company's goals and regulatory requirements.

What you will do:

• Leadership & Strategy
• Develop and implement a comprehensive data governance and quality strategy.
• Lead the Data Governance Council and collaborate with key stakeholders to establish data governance policies and standards.
• Provide leadership and direction to the data governance and quality team.
• 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.
• Data Quality
• Develop and implement data quality management processes.
• Monitor and report on data quality metrics and KPIs.
• Identify and resolve data quality issues and ensure continuous improvement.
• Collaboration & Communication
• Work closely with business units, IT, and other stakeholders to ensure data governance and quality initiatives are aligned with business objectives.
• Promote data governance and quality awareness and best practices across the organization.
• Communicate data governance and quality goals, progress, and outcomes to senior management.
• Risk Management
• Identify data-related risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Ensure data governance and quality practices support data privacy and security requirements.
• Team Management
• Recruit, train, and mentor a small team of data governance and quality professionals.
• Foster a culture of data stewardship and accountability within the organization.
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards

Education Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Information Management, Computer Science, or a related field 
• Master's Degree preferred 

Experience Qualifications

• Typically 10+ years experience in data governance, data quality, or a related field 
• Typically 5+ years experience leading a team 

Skills and Abilities

• Proven leadership experience in managing data governance and quality programs. 
• Strong understanding of data governance principles, implementing frameworks, data quality management, and regulatory requirements. 
• Applies strategic frameworks and governance tools and facilitates a smooth corporate integration. 
• Strong understanding of data management concepts, including data integration and master data management. 
• Understands data governance challenges and standard methodologies for data cataloging, quality and controls. 
• Recognizes and values data management and data governance practices including data stewards, data custodians, data lineage, data cleansing, metadata management, etc. 
• Familiarity with data privacy laws and regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA). 
• Experience in a specific industry (e.g., finance, healthcare, HR) with relevant regulatory knowledge a plus 
• Analyzes and extrapolates da