Data Privacy & Governance Lead

Hormel Foods; Austin (MN); On-site; USD 98,000 - 144,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation package

Merit increases

Bonuses & profit sharing

401(k) with employer match

Stock purchase plan

Paid vacation

Tuition assistance for children

Job summary

Hormel Foods Corporation, based in Austin, Minnesota, is seeking a Data Privacy and Governance Manager to develop and oversee the organization’s privacy framework. You will liaison with legal, IT, security, and business units to ensure responsible data handling and governance.

The role requires 5+ years in privacy/governance, knowledge of GDPR/CCPA/CPRA/CPA, and implementation experience. A relocation package is provided for Austin, MN.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in IT, cybersecurity, law, business or related field.
• 5+ years in data privacy, governance, compliance, or information security.
• Strong knowledge of GDPR/CCPA/CPRA/CPA and other privacy laws.
• Experience implementing data governance frameworks and privacy programs.
• Demonstrated ability to drive cross-functional initiatives and influence stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain enterprise-wide data privacy policies, standards, and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with global, federal, and regional data protection laws and regulations.
• Conduct DPIAs and privacy risk assessments.
• Monitor regulatory developments and update policies accordingly.
• Partner with Legal and Compliance to manage inquiries, audits, and investigations.
• Design and implement a data governance framework with data classification and lifecycle management.
• Establish data stewardship roles and accountability structures.
• Define and monitor data quality, integrity, and consistency standards.
• Oversee data cataloging, metadata management, and data lineage initiatives.
• Identify and mitigate data handling, storage, and sharing risks.
• Collaborate with Security teams to align controls and incident response plans.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT/Cybersecurity/Law/Business

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Collibra

OneTrust

Job description

Hormel Foods Corporation, based in Austin, Minnesota, is seeking a Data Privacy and Governance Manager to develop and oversee the organization’s privacy framework. You will liaison with legal, IT, security, and business units to ensure responsible data handling and governance.

The role requires 5+ years in privacy/governance, knowledge of GDPR/CCPA/CPRA/CPA, and implementation experience. A relocation package is provided for Austin, MN.