HR Data and Process Governance Lead

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 TRANINGS 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.

At Schneider, we believe that every employee is a talent who deserves equal opportunities. This means you matter. Every individual needs to feel valued, supported, and treated fairly to do their best work. Our Total Rewards is our way of saying: “We see you. We value you”. It’s more than just pay and benefits- it’s a meaningful investment in you. It is designed for you to perform, grow, feel safe, and elevate your potential to shine as an impact maker.

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Our Total Rewards package outlines all the benefits and support you’ll enjoy as part of the Schneider Electric team:

• Care for Yourself and Your Family. We ensure you feel secure with benefits that help you and your family thrive: health and life insurance, paid time off, parental and care leave, flexible work options, support for chronic conditions, and confidential counseling for life’s challenges.

• Invest and Plan Your Future. We help you plan and invest for the future with competitive pay and programs: your base salary, short-term incentives or sales incentives, opportunities to own company shares, and pension saving matching contribution.

• Grow Your Skills and Career. We commit to helping you grow with ongoing performance and development conversations, Senior Talent Program, global career opportunities, access to our Schneider Career Hub for new positions, projects, and mentors, and learning platforms like Coursera to equip you with the skills for today and tomorrow.

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• Support Your Community. We make a difference in your community with volunteer leave, programs through the Schneider Electric Foundation, and initiatives that support youth education.

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• €40 billion global revenue

• +9% organic growth

• 150 000+ employees in 100+ countries

You must submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. This position will be posted until filled. Schneider Electric aspires to be the most inclusive and caring company in the world, by providing equitable opportunities to everyone, everywhere, and ensuring all employees feel uniquely valued and safe to contribute their best. We mirror the diversity of the communities in which we operate, and ‘inclusion’ is one of our core values. We believe our differences make us stronger as a company and as individuals and we are committed to championing inclusivity in everything we do. At Schneider Electric, we uphold the highest standards of ethics and compliance, and we believe that trust is a foundational value. Our Trust Charter is our Code of Conduct and demonstrates our commitment to ethics, safety, sustainability, quality and cybersecurity, underpinning every aspect of our business and our willingness to behave and respond respectfully and in good faith to all our stakeholders. You can find out more about our Trust Charter here 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.