Data Governance Lead Analyst

ADP is hiring a Data Governance Lead Analyst

• Are you interested in making an impact on a enterprise-wide scale, through determination and leadership?
• Are you data curious and inspired by the limitless possibilities of data?
• Are you empathic to client needs and internal partners motivated to drive success, but not afraid to make the hard calls and bold moves?

Well, this may be the role for you. Ready to make your mark?

In this role, you will assist in our data discovery efforts to understand data sources within ADP to support our enterprise data governance effort by guarding our clients & employee data with metadata cataloging, data quality management, issue resolution, and security via data access entitlements that will protect our brand and ensure appropriate use of our enterprise data assets. The Data Governance Lead Analyst role combines analysis, communications, and project management- identifying the business need or opportunity, analyzing and researching, understanding and sharing data knowledge, supporting business data stewards and data domain owners, and building a foundation for effective data governance collaboration across our business functions.

You will be responsible for documenting and fulfilling data governance use cases from multiple business units. This includes use case discovery, gathering data requirements, analysis and research, and documenting metadata to support our enterprise data governance effort. Our data governance effort includes cataloging, PII identification, data lineage, and data quality management. You will provide guidance to our business data stewards on adherence of our data governance policies, standards, and processes and oversee technical fulfillment of metadata publication within our data governance toolset. You will also be responsible for measuring end user engagement with our data governance tools and providing support and training to ensure our success with data governance.

To thrive in this career, you'll need to be data curious and be willing to dive in and thoroughly understand the value proposition for each data source. You will have subject matter expertise in data governance & data management practices with demonstrated experience, and be familiar with DCAM framework and/or DAMA wheel along with Enterprise Data Governance toolsets like Informatica, Alation, Collibra, etc. In addition, you should have general awareness of global data privacy regulations (e.g. GDPR, CCPA) so that you can identify when to engage Data Privacy and Legal teams.

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A little about ADP: We are a global leader in HR technology, offering the latest AI and machine learning-enhanced payroll, tax, HR, benefits, and much more. We believe our people make all the difference in cultivating an inclusive, down-to-earth culture that welcomes ideas, encourages innovation, and values belonging. A global Best Places to Work, DiversityInc Top 50 Company, Best CEO and company for women, LGBTQ+, multicultural talent, and more, ADP has a deep commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Learn more about ADP's commitment on our YouTube channel: WHAT YOU'LL DO:

Here's what you can expect on a typical day in the life of a Data Acquisition & Governance Lead Analyst at ADP.

• Subject Matter Expert. You will provide guidance to our business data stewards on adherence of our data governance policies, standards, and processes. You will also be responsible for measuring end user engagement with our data governance tools and providing support and training to ensure our success with data governance.
• Data Knowledge. You will be driving the collection of metadata on internal/external data sources to provide a foundation for enterprise data governance and oversee technical fulfillment of metadata publication within our data governance toolset. You will be seen as a data governance expert and will be able to provide support and training to our data steward community.
• You will need to influence & collaborate with internal stakeholders including Business Units, Information Security, Data Privacy, Legal and others to align the use cases, data requirements and access framework within existing ADP policies and standards. You will also need to work with vendors to address data & business requirements.
• You're comfortable working on systems with tech that has never been used before. Inevitable challenges will arise, and we'll rely on you to look for a solution. You can work independently and adapt to continually changing priorities and timeframes.
• You're always learning and operating with a "figure it out" mentality.

A college degree is great but not required. What's more important is having the skills and experience to do the job.

TO SUCCEED IN THIS ROLE:

• Your 5-7 years of data governance/data management experience will ensure your success.
• Should have work experience with big data at an enterprise level
• Demonstrated ability to absorb complex concepts and are outcome focused and drive development of actionable, achievable, and measurable improvements.
• You need to be flexible and adaptable in your approach, we work using an agile mindset and recognize that things have to move quicky but we give ourselves the grace to adjust as we learn along the way.
• You are an influencer with the ability to communicate with diverse groups and influence change throughout the organization
• Proven track record in change management, process improvement, technology, and business transformation .
• You have an upbeat, persistent style and enjoy meeting new people and forming relationships. You can manage your time well, prioritize deliverables, and multi-task with the best of them. In addition, you can present your ideas in a clear, professional manner on paper, in-person, and over the phone.
• You have an ambitious spirit and thrive under pressure, motivating you to not only hit performance objectives but exceed them.

YOU'LL LOVE WORKING HERE BECAUSE YOU CAN:

• Team collaboration. Courage comes from how associates are willing to have difficult conversations, speak up, be an owner, and challenge one another's ideas to net out the best solution.
• Deliver at epic scale. We deliver real user outcomes using strong judgment and good instincts. We're obsessed with the art of achieving simplicity with a focus on client happiness and productivity.
• Be surrounded by curious learners. We align ourselves with other smart people in an environment where we grow and elevate one another to the next level. We encourage our associates to listen, stay agile, and learn from mistakes.
• Act like an owner & doer. Mission-driven and committed to navigating change, you will be encouraged to take on any challenge and solve complex problems. No tasks are beneath or too great for us. We are hands-on and willing to master our craft.
• Give back to others. Always do the right thing for our clients and our community and humbly give back to the community where we live and work. Support our associates in times of need through ADP's Philanthropic Foundation.
• Join a company committed to equality and equity. Our goal is to impact lasting change through our actions.

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Find out why people come to ADP and why they stay:

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Equal Employment Opportunity at ADP: ADP affirms inequality is detrimental to our associates, our clients, and the communities we serve. Our goal is to impact lasting change through our actions. Together, we unite for equality and equity. ADP is committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, genetic information, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, lawful alien status, national origin, age, marital status, or protected veteran status. We support an inclusive workplace where associates excel based on personal merit, qualifications, experience, ability, and job performance.

Ethics at ADP: ADP has a long, proud history of conducting business with the highest ethical standards and full compliance with all applicable laws. We also expect our people to uphold our values with the highest level of integrity and behave in a manner that fosters an honest and respectful workplace. Click