Lead, HR Cybersecurity Compliance Analyst

⚡Do you dare to lead the digital transformation to create a more sustainable world? 🌍 At Schneider Electric, we are the leading digital partner in sustainability and efficiency for businesses, communities, and individuals. Our goal is for all people to be able to make the most of our energy and resources through the integration of processes, software, big data, and energy technologies that enable integrated management of buildings, industries, and cities. We are present in over 110 countries with a diverse and disruptive team of over 150,000 people. If you are seeking an opportunity to propel your career and challenge your creativity, we want to meet you!

Schneider Digital is the digital department of Schneider Electric, leading the digital transformation in the company by giving support globally to our internal teams and our clients. Schneider Digital consists of 6 Digital Hubs worldwide which are strategically located to ensure a 24/7 support across the company (France, China, India, USA, Mexico and Spain). Our Digital Hub in Barcelona is formed by +450 employees working in strategic projects and different roles such as Data, Cybersecurity, ERP, Cloud, Infrastructures, IT Project Management or Digital Marketing.

We are looking for an HR Cybersecurity Compliance Analyst to join our team. You will be part of the dynamic Schneider Digital – Employee Experience team whose mission is to “Create digital workplace of the future & Enable HR to build workforce of the future”. Within this team, you will be part of the Cybersecurity and Compliance team to oversee the effective enforcement of Cybersecurity controls on applications that support HR Processes.

What will you do?

As a Cybersecurity and Compliance Analyst, your main role is to support Cyber Security, and Privacy compliance for HR processes and supporting applications. To safeguard sensitive HR data and ensure regulatory compliance by proactively identifying risks, implementing robust security controls, and fostering a culture of data protection. This role bridges cybersecurity expertise with HR-specific needs, ensuring that employee data, systems, and processes are secure, compliant, and resilient against threats.

Main responsibilities include:

• Data Protection & Privacy

  • Ensure HR systems comply with data protection regulations (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, local labor laws).
  • Monitor and enforce policies for handling Personally Identifiable Information (PII) and sensitive employee data.

• Risk Assessment & Mitigation

  • Support risk assessments on HR applications (e.g., payroll, recruitment platforms, employee portals).
  • Identify vulnerabilities and recommend mitigation strategies tailored to HR workflows.
  • Collaborate with HR and IT teams to implement secure configurations and access controls.

• Compliance Monitoring

  • Track and report on compliance with internal policies and external regulations.
  • Maintain documentation for audits and regulatory reviews.

• System & Application Security

  • Collaborate with IT to secure HRIS, ATS, LMS, and other HR platforms.
  • Ensure encryption, authentication, and role-based access controls are properly implemented.
  • Participate in change management processes for HR systems to assess security impact.

What qualifications will make you successful for this role?

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.

• Solid understanding of cybersecurity principles, data privacy laws, and compliance frameworks (e.g., GDPR, NIS 2, HIPAA, SOC 2).

• Experience securing HR systems such as Workday, SAP SuccessFactors, Oracle HCM, or similar platforms.

• Proficiency with security tools (e.g., SIEM, DLP, IAM, GRC platforms).

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Effective communication and stakeholder management, especially with HR and legal teams.

• Ability to translate technical risks into business impact for non-technical audiences.

• Proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement and collaboration.

• 3–5 years of experience in cybersecurity, IT audit, or compliance roles.

• Demonstrated experience working with HR or other sensitive data domains.

Desired/Preferred to have.

• Preferred certifications (any of the following):
  • Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
  • Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
  • Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP/US, CIPP/E)
  • ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Implementer or similar

Location: Spain (Barcelona)

What will you get?

We adapt to you:

• ⏰ With our flexible schedule, you'll have the freedom to adjust your work hours to accommodate your personal needs and responsibilities.

• 🏡 We know how great it is to work from home. With our hybrid work plan, you can enjoy working from the comfort of your home.

• 🏖️ Need more time to relax and disconnect? With our Holy Pack, you can purchase additional vacation days to recharge when you need it most.

• 🥳 Celebrate holidays your way! With Floating Holidays, you can exchange holidays for other days that better suit your plans and personal preferences.

• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦Need additional time to explore new experiences or focus on personal projects? With the Sabbatical Pack, you can request up to 2 months of extra leave (unpaid).

• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 We value the importance of family and want to support you in all aspects of your life. Our Global Family Leave Policy provides flexible paid conditions for when you need it most, whether you're about to be a parent, need time to overcome a loss, or to care for a loved one.

We take care of you:

• 🧘‍♀️ With access to the health and wellness platform Wellwo, you and up to 5 people of your choice can enjoy access to wellness content, nutrition counseling, fitness classes, and more!

• 🏋️‍♀️From dance classes to booking a hotel spa, we offer an agreement with Wellhub so you can access a network of thousands of gyms and sports centers to keep your body active in the way you like best.

• 👩‍⚕️ Your well-being is our priority. You will have medical service at your workplace for close attention to any medical needs.

We empower you:

• 🚀 With Open Talent Market, our AI-driven professional development platform, you can connect with job opportunities, projects, and mentors at Schneider Electric globally.

• 💰 We offer you the opportunity to be a shareholder of Schneider Electric and share in our achievements with our stock ownership program.

• 🎁 We celebrate everyone's talent and success with our recognition program, through which you can give and receive points for your achievements and redeem them for gift cards at your favorite stores.

• 🛡️ You will have life insurance for your protection.

• 📊 We offer you a Flexible Remuneration Plan in which you can choose from a variety of options, such as health insurance, meal vouchers, childcare vouchers, transportation vouchers, training, and more.

• 🛍️ With Club Schneider, you will enjoy special discounts at your favorite stores, restaurants, travel agencies, and other external services.

• 🌱 Participate in company-subsidized volunteer programs to contribute to our community and have a positive impact on your environment.

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Looking to make an IMPACT with your career?

When you are thinking about joining a new team, culture matters. At Schneider Electric, our values and behaviors are the foundation for creating a great culture to support business success. We believe that our IMPACT values – Inclusion, Mastery, Purpose, Action, Curiosity, Teamwork – starts with us. IMPACT is also your invitation to join Schneider Electric where you can contribute to turning sustainability ambition into actions, no matter what role you play. It is a call to connect your career with the ambition of achieving a more resilient, efficient, and sustainable world. We are looking for IMPACT Makers; exceptional people who turn sustainability ambitions into actions at the intersection of automation, electrification, and digitization. We celebrate IMPACT Makers and believe everyone has the potential to be one. Become an IMPACT Maker with Schneider Electric – apply today!

• €40 billion global revenue

• +9% organic growth

• 150 000+ employees in 100+ countries

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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.