Counsel, Data, Security and Technology

TriNet is a leading provider of comprehensive human resources solutions for small to midsize businesses. They are seeking a strategic and collaborative Counsel, Data, Security, and Technology responsible for leading data governance initiatives globally, ensuring that data is managed as a strategic asset while aligning with legal and regulatory responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive data governance strategy
• Establish and lead the Data Governance Council(s) and collaborate with key stakeholders to establish data governance policies and standards
• Provide leadership and direction to other members of the data governance team
• Provide subject matter expertise to the Data & Analytics team and the Global Technology Organization
• Serve as the primary conduit between the Legal and Compliance team and the broader enterprise with respect to data governance
• Assess the risk of complying with emerging developments in laws and regulations impacting data governance, with a particular focus on laws related to artificial intelligence, machine learning, privacy, and cybersecurity
• Define and enforce existing data governance policies, procedures, and standards
• Develop new policy documents in response to changes in legal requirements
• Ensure compliance with data governance frameworks and regulatory requirements
• Oversee the creation and maintenance of data dictionaries, data catalogs, and metadata management
• Assess the risk of complying with emerging changes in data protection laws and balance the goals of growth and scaling with the risk to our data protection requirements
• Determine the risk to the business of changes in data processing and advise business teams accordingly
• Work closely with internal business teams on long-term data protection projects to guide their implementation of privacy and security controls
• Work closely with the Data & Analytics team and the Global Technology Organization, along with other stakeholders to ensure data governance initiatives are aligned with business objectives
• Work closely with the AI Governance Program
• Promote data governance awareness and best practices across the organization
• Foster a culture of data stewardship and accountability within the organization
• Communicate data governance and quality goals, progress, and outcomes to senior management
• Balance the goals of growth and scaling TriNet’s data operations with the risk associated with our legal requirements
• Determine the risk to the business of changes in data processing and advise business teams on new or changed uses of data
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards

Skills

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school
• Proven leadership experience in managing data governance and quality programs
• Strong understanding of data governance frameworks, data quality management, and regulatory requirements
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills
• Experience with data governance and quality tools and technologies
• Familiarity with data protection laws and regulations
• Proven track record with providing advice and counsel to executives
• Experience with advising a business on navigating the rapidly evolving privacy law landscape
• Familiarity with Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
• Functional knowledge of common privacy and cybersecurity regulatory frameworks (e.g., CCPA, GDPR, HIPAA, NIST CSF, and FTC guidelines, etc.)
• Knowledge of IT risk management and Information Security principles
• Ability to communicate with employees at all levels of the organization, including effectively communicating with executive level employees
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent presentation and facilitation skills
• A demonstrated commitment to high professional ethical standards and a diverse workplace
• Ability to adapt to a fast paced continually changing business and work environment while managing multiple priorities
• Bachelor's Degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Data Science, Business Administration, Library & Information Science, Statistics or Mathematics or other relevant fields or equivalent experience
• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school
• Certification in data governance or data quality (e.g., CDMP, DGSP)
• Any IAPP certifications, such as CIPP/US, CIPM, CIPT, or AIGP
• Other certifications in the cybersecurity, risk management, and fraud prevention areas

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• Life and disability insurance
• A 401(K) savings plan
• An employee stock purchase plan
• Eleven (11) Company observed holidays
• PTO
• A comprehensive leave program

Company Overview

• TriNet provides HR solutions and services to small and medium-sized businesses. It was founded in 1988, and is headquartered in San Leandro, California, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is http://trinet.com.