HR Data and Process Governance Lead

Schneider Electric; Poland; On-site; PLN 300,000 - 460,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical care

Life insurance

Sports card

Performance bonus

Benefits cafeteria

Job summary

Schneider Electric is seeking a Data and Process Governance Lead to own the design, deployment, and ongoing improvement of the regional HR data governance model in Europe. The role partners with HR, Digital/HRIS, Legal and Global teams to harmonize data, standards and processes while ensuring GDPR compliance and local employment law adherence.

The position is based in Warsaw, full-time and hybrid, reporting to Zuzanna Lizis.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in Data Governance or related roles, preferably HR/Operations.
• Master's degree in a relevant field; professional certifications are a plus.
• Strong knowledge of GDPR, data privacy, and regional HR regulations.

Responsibilities

• Define and continuously enhance the regional HR Data Governance framework.
• Harmonize HR processes and data structures across European markets.
• Lead governance forums and stakeholder networks for governance execution.
• Collaborate with HR, IT, Legal, and Global teams to align data and systems.
• Develop, monitor, and improve HR data quality using KPIs and root-cause analysis.
• Ensure compliance with GDPR and local labor regulations across the region.
• Maintain regional standards documentation and manage local variations.
• Drive change management and adoption of standardized governance practices.
• Build governance dashboards and reporting to track data maturity.
• Translate insights into executive recommendations for process improvements.

Skills

Data Governance

Stakeholder management

Data quality

GDPR compliance

HR data mastery

Analytical thinking

Education

Master's degree in Data Management

Certifications: CDMP/CIPP/E

Tools

HRIS

BI tools

Job description

Mission

Data and Process Governance Lead/ Senior Expert owns the design, deployment, and continuous improvement of the regional Data Governance Operating Model for People (HR) Operations. This role ensures that HR data, processes, and controls are harmonized and standardized across European markets while remaining compliant with local legal, labor, and data protection requirements (e.g., GDPR and country‑specific employment law). The role sits at the intersection of data management, process excellence, and stakeholder leadership: translating Global HR data strategy into a regional operating reality and feeding regional and local insight back into Global standards. It requires credibility and analytical depth to engage Leadership, HR Business Partners, COEs, IT, Legal/Compliance, and Global Process Owners as genuine thought partners, not just service recipients.

Location & commitments

• full‑time job
• Warsaw office
• Hybrid job model

Your manager

Zuzanna Lizis

Your Impact

• Define and continuously enhance the regional HR Data Governance framework, including data ownership, stewardship, standards, and decision‑making processes.
• Drive harmonization of HR processes and data structures across countries while ensuring compliance with local legal and regulatory requirements.
• Establish and lead governance forums, stakeholder networks, and escalation mechanisms to ensure effective data governance execution.
• Partner with HR, Digital/HRIS, Legal, Compliance, and Global teams to align data, processes, and system capabilities.
• Develop, monitor, and improve HR data quality through KPIs, root‑cause analysis, and corrective action plans.
• Ensure compliance with GDPR, labor regulations, internal controls, and audit requirements across the region.
• Maintain regional process and data standards documentation, identifying and managing approved local variations.
• Lead change management and stakeholder engagement activities to drive adoption of governance practices and harmonized ways of working.
• Build governance dashboards, scorecards, and reporting to track data quality, governance maturity, and standardization progress.
• Translate data insights into clear recommendations, influencing leadership decisions and prioritization of process and data improvement initiatives.

Your Profile

• Approximately 10 years of experience in Data Governance, Data Management, Data Quality, or related roles, preferably within HR, Shared Services, or Operations environments.
• Master's degree (or equivalent) in Data Management, Data Science, Business Analytics, Statistics, Strategy, HR Process Management, or a related field; relevant certifications (CDMP, CIPP/E, Lean Six Sigma, PROSCI, PMP/PRINCE2, HRIS or BI tools) are an advantage.
• English fluency required; additional European languages are a plus.
• Proven expertise in designing and implementing data governance frameworks, including data stewardship models, RACI structures, policies, and standards.
• Strong experience working across multiple European countries with knowledge of local regulatory requirements and global standardization practices.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with HR, HRIS/Digital, Compliance, Legal, and Global Process Owner teams within complex matrix organizations.
• Track record of leading data, process harmonization, and transformation initiatives through influence rather than direct authority.
• Solid understanding of HR data ecosystems, HRIS/HCM platforms, reporting tools, and analytics solutions.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and data storytelling skills, with the ability to translate complex insights into executive‑level recommendations.
• Deep knowledge of data privacy, GDPR, compliance, risk management, and audit requirements in European markets.
• Excellent stakeholder management, change management, and project leadership skills, with a collaborative and consultative approach.

Our Offer

• EXCITING JOB in an international company, which is leading the Digital Transformation of Energy Management and Automation, with significant market share.
• DEVELOPMENT – the opportunity to gain valuable work experience in a supportive team of professionals.
• ONBOARDING TRAINING – to help you find your way in our company.
• WIDE CHOICE OF BENEFITS – private medical care, life insurance, sports card, performance bonus, benefits cafeteria with the possibility to exchange points for selected products or services.
• BENEFITS FOR EMPLOYEES’ CHILDREN from the company's social fund.
• ADDITIONAL FAMILY LEAVE – for the birth of a child or adoption, to care for a family member or for bereavement (additional leave beyond the terms of labor law).
• PROJECT WORK OPPORTUNITY (e.g., ambassador programme, mentoring, digitisation projects).
• DIVERSE TEAM – working in a diverse team and the opportunity to use foreign languages in your daily work.
• ACCESS TO TRAINING PLATFORM – training tailored to your needs and career goals.
• RECOGNITION – points that can be exchanged for various products and services.
• PARTICIPATION IN CSR OR SUSTAINABILITY PROJECTS – 1 fully paid volunteer day per year.
• EMPLOYEE REFERRAL PROGRAM – have a say in who you work with and get an attractive financial bonus.
• NO FORMAL DRESS CODE – we welcome people as they are and see diversity as a value to the company.

Schneider Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities in the areas of recruiting, hiring, training, transferring, and promoting all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, color, gender, disability, national origin, ancestry, age, military status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other legally protected characteristic or conduct.