Ensure compliance with global and regional data privacy laws (e.g., GDPR, DPDP Act, CCPA).
Translate privacy requirements into processes, controls, and system configurations.
Conduct privacy impact assessments and maintain documentation.
Monitor HR systems and processes for compliance with data protection standards.
Lead remediation activities for any privacy gaps or violations.
Prepare for, support, and coordinate internal audits, external audits, and SOX compliance reviews.
Collect evidence, analyze findings, and support remediation closures.
Ensure HR systems follow ITGC controls, user access standards, and audit protocols.
Maintain audit logs, documentation, and governance records.
Coordinate with HR Technology teams to ensure system releases align with compliance standards.
Support testing cycles to validate privacy controls during system updates.
Review change requests to ensure adherence to SDLC and change management standards.
Partner with HR, IT Security, Legal, and business leads to enforce privacy governance.
Conduct awareness sessions on privacy practices, data handling, and compliance updates.
Provide guidance on data policies, audit findings, and process improvements.
Act as a subject matter expert on HR data protection and audit practices.
Maintain dashboards, compliance reports, and audit tracking metrics.
Present insights, risks, and recommendations to leadership.
Monitor data trends, exceptions, and recurring issues.

Bachelor’s degree in HR, IT, Compliance, Data Management, or related field.
3–7 years of experience in data privacy, compliance, HR technology, HRIS, audits and Risk Assessments.
Strong understanding of privacy regulations (GDPR, DPDP Act, CCPA, etc.).
Experience supporting audits (internal, external, SOX, ITGC).
Knowledge of HR system data flows, access models, and data governance.
Exposure to system change management and SDLC processes.
Strong analytical, documentation, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to handle confidential data with sensitivity and accuracy.

HR Data Steward – Audit Specialist

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