Data Management Specialist

We are seeking a highly skilled Data Retention, Archival, & Stranded Data expert to support the Global Data workstream within the Human Capital Management (HCM) Program. This role is critical in managing People & Organization (P&O) employee lifecycle processes, data retention, archiving strategies, and stranded data management, ensuring compliance with Client standards.

Position Overview:

• Role: Data Management Specialist
• Industry: Pharma
• Employment Type: Contract / B2B
• Duration: 9 months with potential extension
• Location: Prague – Remote (based within the European Union)
• Start Date: 01/11/2024 (if you cannot start at this date, please specify your earliest availability)
• Work Authorization: Due to legal requirements, this role is open only to candidates legally allowed to work in the European Union.
• Applications end by: 22/10/2024

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the Global Data Workstream Lead in the HCM Program, focusing on data retention, archiving, and managing stranded data.
• Ensure Client retention standards are incorporated into each application within the HCM program.
• Develop and deliver a data archiving strategy for applications within the scope of the HCM program, supporting the retirement of outdated applications.
• Create a Client-approved approach to manage stranded data that falls outside standard integrations but must still be retained.
• Collaborate with P&O CoE leads and SMEs to document metadata elements (definitions, source, standards).
• Assist the HCM Data Quality Lead in planning and delivering data cleansing for relevant applications within the program.

Experience and Background:

• 5+ years in data management within HCM programs, focusing on data retention, archiving strategies, and stranded data management
• 5+ years in developing and implementing data archiving strategies for retiring legacy applications, ensuring compliance with client standards
• Skilled in collaborating with HR/People & Organization teams to document metadata and align data practices with compliance
• Experience in data cleansing for HCM systems, supporting data quality efforts
• Proficient in HCM platforms (e.g., Workday, SAP SuccessFactors), data governance, and archiving tools
• Strong analytical skills for custom solutions in non-standard data integration scenarios
• Experience in global data compliance with multi-jurisdictional requirements

Differentiating Qualifications:

• Certifications like CIPP or IGP preferred