HRIS & Data Governance Manager, Deloitte Global People

Job Type: Permanent
Work Model: Hybrid
Reference code: 134490
Primary Location: Toronto, ON
All Available Locations: Toronto, ON; Vancouver, BC

Our Purpose

At Deloitte, our Purpose is to make an impact that matters. We exist to inspire and help our people, organizations, communities, and countries to thrive by building a better future. Our work underpins a prosperous society where people can find meaning and opportunity. It builds consumer and business confidence, empowers organizations to find imaginative ways of deploying capital, enables fair, trusted, and functioning social and economic institutions, and allows our friends, families, and communities to enjoy the quality of life that comes with a sustainable future. And as the largest 100% Canadian-owned and operated professional services firm in our country, we are proud to work alongside our clients to make a positive impact for all Canadians.

By living our Purpose, we will make an impact that matters.

• Have many careers in one Firm.
• Enjoy flexible, proactive, and practical benefits that foster a culture of well-being and connectedness.
• Learn from deep subject matter experts through mentoring and on the job coaching

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What will your typical day look like?

DTTL People Data Management & Operations

• Lead employee data collection, governance, approvals, and management processes across 85+ countries to support Global People programs and business transformation initiatives.
• Manage and oversee employee lifecycle transactions within SAP SuccessFactors and other HR systems.
• Monitor, analyze, and improve data quality, integrity, completeness, and consistency across global HR platforms.
• Partner with People COEs and Technology teams to enhance HR systems, automate processes, and improve operational efficiency.
• Manage User Acceptance Testing (UAT) activities for HRIS enhancements, integrations, and system upgrades.
• Develop training materials, SOPs, user guides, governance standards, and best practices.
• Deliver stakeholder training on HR data management processes and governance requirements.

DTTL People Data Governance & Master Data Management

• Lead the development and execution of Deloitte Global’s People Data Governance and Master Data Management strategy.
• Design, implement, and continuously improve data governance frameworks, policies, standards, controls, and operating models.
• Establish and operationalize data stewardship, data ownership, accountability, and governance processes across Global People functions.
• Define and maintain critical People master data domains, including Worker, Position, Job, Organization, Cost Center, Location, and Contingent Workforce data.
• Drive standardization and harmonization of people data definitions, business rules, and governance processes globally.
• Develop and manage data quality scorecards, KPIs, monitoring frameworks, and remediation processes.
• Facilitate governance councils and stakeholder forums to prioritize data initiatives, resolve data issues, and establish enterprise standards.
• Implement and maintain business glossaries, metadata repositories, data dictionaries, reference data standards, and data lineage documentation.
• Partner with enterprise architecture and technology teams to establish integration governance and data management best practices across the People technology ecosystem.

Leadership & Strategic Reporting

• Provide executive-level reporting, insights, recommendations, and risk assessments related to People Data Governance and HR data quality initiatives.
• Translate complex technical and data governance concepts into actionable business recommendations for leadership.
• Partner with senior stakeholders to develop roadmaps for future data governance, HR technology, and master data management capabilities.

This role is a hybrid of Technical, Data, and HR. You must possess the following:

• Deep understanding of HR technology, HR processes, employee lifecycle management, workforce reporting, and analytics.
• Expertise in Data Governance, Master Data Management (MDM), Data Quality Management, Metadata Management, and Data Lifecycle Management principles.
• Strong understanding of data ownership, data stewardship, data lineage, business glossaries, reference data management, and governance operating models.
• Experience designing and implementing enterprise data governance policies, standards, controls, and frameworks.
• Comfortable working with large and complex global datasets while identifying trends, gaps, anomalies, and opportunities.

About the team

The Global (DTTL) People team supports our talented, forward-thinking professionals with a broad range of development, well-being, and engagement programs to enhance their professional and personal journeys. We provide top-notch, leading-edge thinking and advisory support and partner with our businesses to ensure our professionals develop the right skills and talents to deliver on ambitious priorities.

Enough about us, let’s talk about you

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• Master’s Degree in Business, Human Resources, Information Management, Data Management, Data Analytics, or related disciplines preferred.
• Minimum 7+ years of experience in HR Data Management, Data Governance, Master Data Management, HR Technology, Workforce Analytics, or Human Capital Consulting.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to translate technical and quantitative analysis into executive-ready business insights.
• Ability to manage sensitive employee and leadership information with the highest level of confidentiality.
• Exceptional stakeholder management skills and the ability to build credibility and influence globally in a virtual environment.
• Ability to work independently within a fast-paced, results-oriented culture.

Technical & Functional Expertise

• HCM experience including SAP HCM, SAP SuccessFactors, Workday, or equivalent enterprise HR platforms.
• Experience implementing and managing enterprise Data Governance and Master Data Management programs.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Purview, Informatica, Collibra, Alation, SAP MDG, or comparable data governance and metadata management platforms.
• Experience developing data governance frameworks, stewardship models, data standards, and data quality programs.
• Understanding of HR master data domains, reference data management, and data integration governance.
• Strong knowledge of privacy, security, compliance, and regulatory considerations related to employee data.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills.
• Experience with data visualization and analytics platforms such as Tableau, Power BI, Visier, or equivalent technologies.
• Ability to understand data flows, integrations, and enterprise architecture considerations in support of automated and scalable data management solutions.
• Experience leading cross-functional transformation initiatives involving People Data, Data Governance, or HR Technology.

Total Rewards

The salary range for this position is $85,000 - $156,000, and individuals may be eligible to participate in our bonus program. Deloitte is fair and competitive when it comes to the salaries of our people. We regularly benchmark across a variety of positions, industries, sectors, targets, and levels. Our approach is grounded on recognizing people's unique strengths and contributions and rewarding the value that they deliver.

Our Total Rewards Package extends well beyond traditional compensation and benefit programs and is designed to recognize employee contributions, encourage personal wellness, and support firm growth. Along with a competitive base salary and variable pay opportunities, we offer a wide array of initiatives that differentiate us as a people-first organization. On top of our regular paid vacation days, some examples include: $4,000 per year for mental health support benefits, a $1,300 flexible benefit spending account, firm-wide closures known as "Deloitte Days", dedicated days of for learning (known as Development and Innovation Days), flexible work arrangements and a hybrid work structure.

Our promise to our people: Deloitte is where potential comes to life.

Be yourself, and more.

We are a group of talented people who want to learn, gain experience, and develop skills. Wherever you are in your career, we want you to advance.

You shape how we make impact.

Diverse perspectives and life experiences make us better. Whoever you are and wherever you’re from, we want you to feel like you belong here. We provide flexible working options to support you and how you can contribute.

Be the leader you want to be

Some guide teams, some change culture, some build essential expertise. We offer opportunities and experiences that support your continuing growth as a leader.

Have as many careers as you want.

We are uniquely able to offer you new challenges and roles – and prepare you for them. We bring together people with unique experiences and talents, and we are the place to develop a lasting network of friends, peers, and mentors.

The next step is yours

At Deloitte, we are all about doing business inclusively – that starts with having diverse colleagues of all abilities. Deloitte encourages applications from all qualified candidates who represent the full diversity of communities across Canada. This includes, but is not limited to, people with disabilities, candidates from Indigenous communities, and candidates from the Black community in support of living our values, creating a culture of Diversity Equity and Inclusion and our commitment to our AccessAbility Action Plan, Reconciliation Action Plan and the BlackNorth Initiative.

We encourage you to connect with us at [email protected] if you require an accommodation for the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials, accessible meeting rooms or other accommodations) or [email protected] for any questions relating to careers for Indigenous peoples at Deloitte (First Nations, Inuit, Métis).

When you apply, we will review your application using Deloitte's Global Talent Standards to ensure a consistent recruitment experience. Our recruitment advisors and hiring teams will utilize human screening combined with AI technology to help identify the skills and qualities that matter most to our business, while safeguarding your privacy and using AI responsibly.

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