Consultant III, Privacy Program Compliance (Hybrid)

TruStage; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 115,000 - 172,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401k

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

TruStage is seeking a senior Privacy compliance lead to mature our privacy program and align data use with regulatory requirements. You will partner with Compliance leadership, advise on privacy, and mentor teams while driving cross-functional initiatives across the enterprise.

You will guide California privacy compliance, develop monitoring and governance, and shape strategic priorities. A proactive, collaborative leader who can balance risk with business goals is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, compliance, information management, law, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 7+ years in privacy compliance, records and information management, regulatory compliance or related discipline.
• Experience developing and enhancing privacy programs.
• Experience with California privacy compliance and regulatory changes.
• Leadership with influence and mentorship without direct supervision.
• Deep knowledge of privacy laws, data use requirements and information governance.
• Strong business consulting, stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Preferred: IAPP certifications (CIPP, CIPM, CIPT).

Responsibilities

• Mature Privacy program capabilities, processes and strategic initiatives.
• Lead complex privacy initiatives and drive program priorities enterprise-wide.
• Serve as SME on privacy, data use, records management and regulatory requirements.
• Provide guidance on California privacy obligations including notice and monitoring.
• Mentor team members and cross-functional partners, building capabilities.
• Identify risks and opportunities, recommending improvements to strengthen the program.
• Design compliant, practical solutions with privacy-by-design in collaboration with business teams.
• Drive innovation with automation, analytics and technology-enabled compliance solutions.
• Develop monitoring, reporting, metrics and governance for oversight.
• Interpret new laws and industry expectations across the enterprise.
• Influence decision-making through strong consultation and relationships.
• Deliver privacy training and awareness initiatives.

Skills

Privacy compliance

Records management

Regulatory compliance

Risk management

Stakeholder management

AI/Automation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Privacy software

Data governance tools

Job description

At TruStage, we're on a mission to make a brighter financial future accessible to everyone. We put people first, and work hand in hand with employees and customers to create a diverse and inclusive environment. Passionate about building insurance and financial services solutions, we push the boundaries of what's possible. We need you to help us shape what's next. You'll be encouraged to share your experiences, ideas and skills to help others take control of their financial future.

Join a team that has received numerous awards for being a top place to work: TruStage awards and recognition

Job Purpose:

This position serves as a senior Privacy compliance lead responsible for supporting the continued maturity of TruStage's Privacy program. Working closely with Compliance leadership, this role helps shape and operationalize strategic program priorities, drives complex initiatives and ensures effective integration of privacy and records management requirements across the enterprise.

The position serves as a trusted advisor to business and technology leaders, providing expert guidance on privacy and proper data use matters while also offering leadership, coaching, and mentorship to team members and cross-functional partners.

Job Responsibilities:

• Partner with Compliance leadership to mature Privacy program capabilities, processes and strategic initiatives.
• Lead complex privacy initiatives and drive execution of program priorities across the enterprise.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on privacy compliance, data use, records management and emerging regulatory requirements.
• Provide expert guidance and management on California privacy compliance obligations, including program execution, monitoring, reporting, notice management and implementation of regulatory changes.
• Provide informal leadership, coaching, mentorship and strategic guidance to team and business partners while helping build organizational capabilities and team effectiveness.
• Proactively identify and assess risks, opportunities and solutions, recommending improvements that strengthen the program.
• Take initiative to understand client business. Consult with business, technology and data teams to design compliant, practical solutions that support business objectives while managing risk with privacy-by-design.
• Drive innovation and continuous improvement with automation, artificial intelligence, analytics and technology-enabled compliance solutions.
• Develop and maintain monitoring, reporting, metrics and governance activities that support effective program oversight and compliance.
• Lead cross-functional efforts to interpret and operationalize new laws, regulations and industry expectations.
• Influence enterprise decision-making through strong consultation, relationship management and communication.
• Deliver training, awareness and educational initiatives related to privacy, data use, records management and compliance expectations.

The above statement of duties is not intended to be all inclusive and other duties will be assigned from time to time.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in business, compliance, information management, law, information systems, risk management, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and/or related professional work experience.
• 7+ years of experience in privacy compliance, records and information management, regulatory compliance, risk management or related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience developing, implementing and enhancing privacy compliance programs.
• Experience supporting California privacy compliance programs and regulatory implementation.
• Leadership experience with a proven ability to lead through influence and provide mentorship and guidance without direct supervisory authority.
• Deep knowledge of privacy laws, data use requirements and information governance principles.
• Strong understanding of records and information management practices and controls.
• Proven ability to think strategically while independently driving execution and delivering results.
• Demonstrated ability to identify risks, opportunities and solutions with limited direction.
• Strong business consultation, influence and stakeholder management skills, including the ability to partner effectively with senior leaders.
• Experience leveraging artificial intelligence, automation, analytics and technology solutions to improve compliance program effectiveness and efficiency.
• Ability to understand and evaluate technical controls, system designs and data management practices.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with a demonstrated history of producing polished, high-quality work products.
• Demonstrated ability to learn quickly, adapt to changing priorities, navigate ambiguity and proactively advance organizational objectives.
• Preferred: Certification(s) from the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP), e.g., CIPP, CIPM and/or CIPT.

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Compensation may vary based on the job level, your geographic work location, position incentive plan and exemption status.

Base Salary Range:

$114,600.00 - $171,900.00

At TruStage, we believe a sound, inclusive benefits program is of vital importance, along with a flexible workplace that allows for work-life balance, career growth and retirement assistance. In addition to your base pay, your position may be eligible for an annual incentive (bonus) plan. Additional benefits available to eligible employees include medical, dental, vision, employee assistance program, life insurance, disability plans, parental leave, paid time off, 401k, and tuition reimbursement, just to name a few. Beyond pay and benefits, we also recognize that flexibility, including working in a place you prefer, is essential to caring for our employees. We will continue to strive to offer flexibility and invest in technology and other tools that will make hybrid working normal rather than an exception, so that when life happens, you focus on what's most important.

Accommodation request

TruStage is a place where everyone can bring their best self and thrive. If you need application or interview process accommodations, please contact the accessibility department.