Data Management & Governance Analyst (Mid-Level Contractor)

About the Role

We are seeking a mid-level Data Management & Governance Analyst to support our Talent (HR/People) data management and governance efforts. In this role, you will act as a bridge between business needs and technical execution, utilizing a variety of techniques and tools to manage, govern, and analyze critical HR information.

Your primary mission is to assist in documenting our Talent data definitions and building out our data catalog. You will work directly with Data Owners, Stewards, and Technical Owners to ensure that HR data is accurately defined, properly classified, and effectively monitored for quality. This position is critical for maintaining the integrity of our employment records and ensuring compliance with privacy and regulatory requirements.

What You Will Do

As a key contributor to our data governance framework, you will engage in a variety of activities designed to enhance data reliability and accessibility:

• Cataloging and Definition: You will inventory Talent data within our data catalog and business glossary, documenting precise data definitions, business rules, and data sources.
• Data Quality Monitoring: You will support comprehensive data profiling efforts, documenting data quality rules, thresholds, and tests to ensure effective monitoring.
• Metadata Management: You will maintain robust metadata documentation by ingesting metadata and data lineage into the data catalog, ensuring that HR information is clearly understood across the organization.
• Lifecycle Management: You will support data lifecycle management by documenting retention codes and tagging to ensure HR employment records are retained and purged appropriately.
• Security and Compliance: You will bolster data security by documenting data classification, sensitivity codes, and data sharing agreements, ensuring HR data is handled according to privacy and regulatory standards.

Qualifications and Skills

We are looking for a candidate with demonstrated experience in HRIS/HCM design, configuration, and data management, with a preference for Workday expertise. You should possess strong technical and communication skills, enabling you to collaborate effectively with both business and technical teams.

• Experience: You will have at least 6 years of experience in an information/data management practice, business systems analyst function, or a relevant data and analytics role.
• Data Management: You will have working experience utilizing data management practices, theories, and tools to implement data definitions, catalog entries, business glossaries, and document governance activities.
• Technical Proficiency: You will possess intermediate SQL knowledge, familiarity with Workday reporting, and experience with AI-assisted coding tools (e.g., Claude Code, CoWork).
• Tools and Architecture: Familiarity with data tools such as Informatica, Allation, Collibra, or Information Analyzer/IGC is a plus, along with an understanding of data/information architecture and AI/ML governance considerations.
• Soft Skills: You will demonstrate strong facilitation and influencing skills to lead cross-functional discussions, resolve problems, and articulate complex data concepts clearly through strong writing and communication.

Hiring Process and Application

This is a remote contractor position. Please note that we are only able to engage candidates on a W2 basis; C2C arrangements and visa transfers are not possible.

To apply, please submit your resume highlighting your experience with HR data governance and the specific tools mentioned above. We look forward to reviewing your application and discussing how your expertise can support our Talent data initiatives.