The People Analytics team transforms People data and thought leadership into engaging insight that helps Thomson Reuters executive management turn information into action. We are an agile, high performing, and high value team that is focused on accelerating up the analytics maturity curve. Our diverse stakeholders count on us to solve challenging problems and apply our analytic expertise to strategic projects.
We are looking for a great analyst who shares our team’s curiosity to learn and ability to innovate. The ideal candidate is engaged and efficient in their work, bold when challenging assumptions and improving areas of our business, obsessive about accuracy, and committed to producing evidence-based insight that is clear, concise, and captivating, all while maintaining a strong focus on data security to ensure the protection and integrity of sensitive information.
About the role
In this opportunity as a Data Governance Analyst, you will:
Manage the data governance needs of the Global HR Content Hub including development and maintenance of data dictionary and glossaries, data lineage, data and metrics definitions, usage guidelines, user access controls, etc.
Provide guidance to data consumers and SMEs to define clear and consistent data definitions, proper usage, data lineage, and metadata
Perform data profiling and database structure/model research on HR data systems to understand relevant data elements along with their definitions and use.
Participate in data governance policy and standard creation, management, and analyzing potential impacts of policy choices under consideration
Document and maintain data standards, partnering with functional and business data owners to map existing data structures, usage, and common definitions
Design, build, and execute efficient and accurate control structures to assess data quality and compliance with data governance policy
Provide consultative support for data consumers and clients, advising on policies, standards, and guidelines
Drive and measure adoption of the company’s data governance focused policy related documents and ensure compliance
Maintain awareness of current trends and best practices related to data governance and data quality and continuously improve end-to-end processes
Ensure all data privacy and information security requirements are considered in the evaluation of all requests; determine when requests will need to be escalated for approval and facilitate the approval process.
Develop training materials/quick-start guides related to data governance/data quality topics and conduct training sessions for various groups (e.g., HRBPs, COEs, business leaders)
Support special projects as defined by business needs (e.g., engagement survey data review)
About you
You are fit for the role of Data Governance Analyst, if you background includes:
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, statistics, business administration, or a related field
5+ years of experience in data governance, data management, data stewardship, or any related field
Exposure to HR & Finance data (Compensation, Benefits, Recruiting, etc.) is a plus
Basic proficiency in SQL for data profiling and analysis
Understanding of database structures and modeling concepts, data governance framework, and best practices
Familiarity with data governance tools and technologies
Experienced with Alteryx, Snowflake, SQL or similar ETL and Data Warehouse tools
Experience in Business Intelligence Tools such as Power BI
Strong attention to detail and ability to multi-task and prioritize work.
Agile, motivated team player; able to self-start and work independently on different projects, and execute across boundaries in a fast-paced, highly-iterative environment.
Strong English language skills (both written & spoken).
Able to communicate complex thoughts clearly and concisely.
Excellent customer service skills; comfortable interacting with all levels of management, able to forge strong working relationships across multiple functions and time zones.
Curious learner, eager to adapt and try new things
Able to effectively handle and maintain confidential and sensitive information
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What's in it For You?
You will join our inclusive culture of world-class talent, where we are committed to your personal and professional growth through:
Hybrid Work Model: We’ve adopted a flexible hybrid working environment (2-3 days a week in the office depending on the role) for our office-based roles while delivering a seamless experience that is digitally and physically connected
Wellbeing: Comprehensive benefit plans; flexible and supportive benefits for work-life balance: flexible vacation, two company-wide Mental Health Days Off; work from another location for up to a total of 8 weeks in a year, 4 of those weeks can be out of the country and the remaining in the country, Headspace app subscription; retirement, savings, tuition reimbursement, and employee incentive programs; resources for mental, physical, and financial wellbeing.
Culture: Globally recognized and award-winning reputation for equality, diversity and inclusion, flexibility, work-life balance, and more.
Learning & Development: LinkedIn Learning access; internal Talent Marketplace with opportunities to work on projects cross-company; Ten Thousand Coffees Thomson Reuters café networking.
Social Impact: Ten employee-driven Business Resource Groups; two paid volunteer days annually; Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) initiatives for local and global impact.
Purpose Driven Work: We have a superpower that we’ve never talked about with as much pride as we should – we are one of the only companies on the planet that helps its customers pursue justice, truth and transparency. Together, with the professionals and institutions we serve, we help uphold the rule of law, turn the wheels of commerce, catch bad actors, report the facts, and provide trusted, unbiased information to people all over the world.
Do you want to be part of a team helping re-invent the way knowledge professionals work? How about a team that works every day to create a more transparent, just and inclusive future? At Thomson Reuters, we’ve been doing just that for almost 160 years. Our industry-leading products and services include highly specialized information-enabled software and tools for legal, tax, accounting and compliance professionals combined with the world’s most global news services – Reuters. We help these professionals do their jobs better, creating more time for them to focus on the things that matter most: advising, advocating, negotiating, governing and informing.
We are powered by the talents of 26,000 employees across more than 70 countries, where everyone has a chance to contribute and grow professionally in flexible work environments that celebrate diversity and inclusion. At a time when objectivity, accuracy, fairness and transparency are under attack, we consider it our duty to pursue them. Sound exciting? Join us and help shape the industries that move society forward.
Accessibility
As a global business, we rely on diversity of culture and thought to deliver on our goals. To ensure we can do that, we seek talented, qualified employees in all our operations around the world regardless of race, color, sex/gender, including pregnancy, gender identity and expression, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, citizen status, veteran status, or any other protected classification under applicable law. Thomson Reuters is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer providing a drug-free workplace.
We also make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and for sincerely held religious beliefs in accordance with applicable law.
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