Data Privacy Specialist / Hybrid in NJ

Job Description

A leading global technology and consumer electronics company is seeking a Data Privacy Specialist to support its Legal and Ethics & Compliance organization. This team is responsible for managing data privacy operations across the United States and Canada, ensuring customer data subject requests are handled accurately, securely, and within applicable response deadlines. The organization is looking for someone with strong organizational skills and experience coordinating privacy-related requests across multiple departments.

As a Data Privacy Specialist, you'll manage the day-to-day processing of Data Subject Requests (DSRs) using OneTrust. You'll oversee requests from initial intake through closure, assign tasks to IT and business stakeholders, monitor deadlines, coordinate data collection and review, and prepare responses using approved templates. You'll also help maintain OneTrust workflows, improve process documentation, and identify opportunities to streamline and automate existing procedures.

This is an opportunity to join a corporate Legal and Compliance team in a hands-on privacy operations role. You'll work with stakeholders across the business, handle confidential information, and help ensure requests are processed consistently and efficiently. The ideal candidate has experience with privacy operations or compliance case management, is comfortable working in OneTrust, and demonstrates strong attention to detail and follow-through.

This is a six-month contract position offering 20-30 hours per week, with the possibility of ongoing work dependent on business needs. The role follows a hybrid schedule and is based in Bridgewater, New Jersey, with an hourly pay rate of $28-$33.
Required Skills & Experience

• 1-3 years of experience in privacy operations, data subject request management, or related compliance case management
• Hands-on experience with OneTrust or a comparable privacy request management platform
• Experience coordinating requests across multiple departments and managing response deadlines
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple requests simultaneously
• Consistent follow-through and confidence coordinating tasks with IT, Legal, and business stakeholders
• Clear and professional written and verbal communication skills
• Sound judgment when handling confidential information and identifying matters requiring escalation
• Ability to work independently within established procedures
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Outlook, Excel, and Word
• Ability to maintain accurate documentation, request records, and status reports

Desired Skills & Experience

• Experience with OneTrust's Data Subject Request Management functionality
• Familiarity with US and Canadian privacy request processes
• Experience configuring workflows, webforms, templates, or automation within OneTrust
• Experience coordinating data collection, review, redaction, or anonymization
• Familiarity with privacy regulations and established data privacy procedures
• OneTrust certifications or relevant privacy certifications such as CIPP/US, CIPP/C, or CIPM

What You Will Be Doing Daily Responsibilities

• Manage Data Subject Requests from initial intake through final closure using OneTrust
• Monitor requests, oversee automated workflow steps, and move requests through the appropriate processes
• Assign tasks to IT and business teams, communicate deadlines, and follow up on outstanding actions
• Coordinate data collection, review, and any required redaction or anonymization with responsible stakeholders
• Track response deadlines and coordinate extensions and related communications in accordance with established procedures and Legal guidance
• Prepare responses using approved templates and maintain complete request records
• Generate and maintain request status reports and process documentation
• Escalate delays, system issues, and complex, sensitive, or disputed requests to the supervising attorney
• Help stakeholders understand their responsibilities throughout the DSR process
• Review and update OneTrust workflows and webforms
• Organize and maintain a catalog of approved response templates
• Identify opportunities for additional automation and support configuration and testing with the appropriate teams
• Help improve the efficiency, consistency, and accuracy of privacy request operations across the US and Canada

The Offer

• $28-$33 Hourly Pay Rate
• Six-Month Contract
• Part-Time Schedule: 20-30 Hours Per Week
• Hybrid Work Environment
• Location: Bridgewater, NJ
• Opportunity to Work Within a Corporate Legal and Ethics & Compliance Organization
• Hands-On Experience with OneTrust and Enterprise Privacy Operations

This position does not require a specific privacy certification. Relevant OneTrust or privacy certifications are considered a plus.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis now and in the future.