HR Data and Process Governance Lead

Schneider Electric; Warszawa; On-site; PLN 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical care

Life insurance

Sports card

Performance bonus

Employee cafeteria with benefits

Job summary

Schneider Electric in Warsaw is seeking a Data and Process Governance Lead/Senior Expert to design and deploy a regional HR Data Governance Operating Model. This role ensures HR data, processes, and controls are harmonized across European markets while complying with GDPR and local employment law.

It sits at the intersection of data management, process excellence, and leadership collaboration. The role requires credibility and analytical depth to engage leaders, HR Partners, IT, Legal, and

Qualifications

• Approximately 10 years of experience in data governance or data management, preferably in HR or operations.
• Master's degree in a data-related field; certifications (CDMP, PROSCI, etc.) are a plus.
• Fluent English; additional European languages are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Define and enhance the regional HR data governance framework, including data ownership, stewardship, standards, and decision-making processes.
• Harmonize HR processes and data structures across countries while ensuring compliance with local legal requirements.
• Establish and lead governance forums, stakeholder networks, and escalation mechanisms to ensure effective data governance execution.
• Partner with HR, HRIS/Digital, Legal, Compliance, and Global teams to align data, processes, and system capabilities.
• Develop, monitor, and improve HR data quality through KPIs and corrective actions.

Skills

Data governance

Stakeholder management

Data quality

HR data systems

GDPR knowledge

Education

Master's degree or equivalent

Tools

HRIS/HCM platforms

Analytics 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 leading the Digital Transformation of Energy Management and Automation.
• Development opportunities with valuable work experience in a supportive team.
• 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 point redemption.
• Benefits for employees’ children from the company's social fund.
• Additional family leave for birth, adoption, care of a family member or bereavement beyond legal terms.
• Project work opportunities such as ambassador programme, mentoring, digitisation projects.
• Diverse team environment and opportunity to use foreign languages in daily work.
• Access to training platform tailored to your needs and career goals.
• Recognition points that can be exchanged for products and services.
• Participation in CSR or sustainability projects, including one fully paid volunteer day per year.
• Employee referral programme with attractive financial bonus.
• No formal dress code; diversity is valued.

Schneider Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities in 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.