Senior Manager, HR Privacy Risk - UK, Europe & APAC - Human Resources

RBC; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

RBC is seeking a Senior Manager for HR Privacy Risk to oversee compliance with data protection laws in the UK, Europe, and APAC. In this full-time role, you will enhance the Global Privacy Program, manage privacy incidents, and ensure employee awareness amidst evolving regulatory landscapes.

Benefits

Competitive Total Rewards package

World-class training opportunities

Collaborative team environment

Qualifications

• Strong privacy expertise and knowledge of data protection laws in UK, Europe, and APAC.
• Experience with process mapping and continuous improvement.
• Excellent documentation skills required.

Responsibilities

• Support Global Privacy Program compliance for HR across UK, Europe, and APAC.
• Handle employee rights requests and manage privacy incidents.
• Lead risk mitigation strategies for HR data and promote privacy training.

Skills

Analytical

Problem-solving

Organizational

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Privacy certifications such as CIPP/E or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Job Summary

Job Description

What is the opportunity?

You will oversee RBC’s compliance with applicable data protection and privacy laws, as well as RBC’s Enterprise Privacy Risk Management Policy related to HR/Employee data.

As Senior Manager, HR Privacy Risk (UK, Europe & APAC), you will focus on HR Privacy Risk and Regulatory Compliance Risk within HR’s 1st Line of Defence, making a positive impact.

This is a full-time position requiring a minimum of 4 days in the office per week, with the option to work one day from home.

What will you do?

• Support the maintenance and enhancement of the Global Privacy Program for HR in UK, Europe, and APAC, ensuring compliance with privacy laws, regulations, and internal policies.
• Handle all employee rights requests in accordance with GDPR and other applicable laws, including review and redaction of responsible material in collaboration with internal partners.
• Manage privacy & compliance regulatory requirements across UK, Europe, and APAC, including monitoring, reporting, and responding to Privacy Incidents, requests, and risks related to HR/Employee data.
• Respond timely and accurately to privacy complaints and queries from employees.
• Identify, document, and track privacy risks, recommend controls, and report on risk status through organizational processes.
• Lead risk mitigation strategies for HR/Employee data, developing partnerships and raising awareness of privacy risks.
• Support and advise on HR/Employee data incidents and breaches, ensuring compliance with legislation and policies.
• Develop and deliver privacy training to enhance employee awareness.
• Promote a culture of privacy by advocating for privacy by design and sharing best practices.

What do you need to succeed?

Must-have

• Strong privacy expertise and knowledge of data protection laws in UK, Europe, and APAC.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent organizational and documentation skills, capable of managing multiple projects.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Experience with process mapping and continuous improvement.
• Proficiency with MS Office applications.

Nice-to-have

• Knowledge of data protection laws and practices in APAC.
• Experience in financial services privacy programs.
• Privacy certifications such as CIPP/E or equivalent.
• Experience managing cross-jurisdiction privacy initiatives.

What is in it for you?

We offer a competitive Total Rewards package, leadership support, opportunities for growth, impactful work, a collaborative team environment, and world-class training.

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Job Skills

Communication, Financial Instruments, Fraud Risk Management, Long Term Planning, Operational Risks, Risk Control, Risk Management, Waterfall Model

Additional Job Details

Address: 100 BISHOPSGATE, LONDON

City: London

Country: United Kingdom

Work hours/week: 35

Employment Type: Full time

Platform: HUMAN RESOURCES & BMCC

Job Type: Regular

Pay Type: Salaried

Posted Date: 2025-06-24

Application Deadline: 2025-07-08

Note: Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM on the day before the deadline.

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