Data Management Specialist – Governance & Compliance

Global Business Solutions+ IT Slovakia, Bratislava, Bratislavsky Kraj Full Time Regular
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About this Position

As a Data Management Specialist, you play a key role in enabling trusted, high-quality data across Henkel by ensuring the execution, adoption, and continuous improvement of data governance processes. You coordinate operational activities, support governance workflows, and drive transparency and compliance. By strengthening documentation, ownership clarity, and process consistency, you contribute to sustainable data governance excellence across business and IT. 

What you´ll do

  • Execute and improve data governance processes across domains (e.g., data ownership, data quality management, metadata maintenance, data lifecycle management)
  • Coordinate and streamline regulatory and privacy workflows (e.g., GDPR), ensuring consistent execution across domains • Own and maintain the governance knowledge base (e.g., enhance content, ensure usability, integrate new processes, align with governance standards)
  • Ensure process transparency and audit readiness by maintaining structured, complete, and accessible documentation and evidence
  • Track governance activities and support reporting by maintaining process status and providing inputs for dashboards
  • Establish feedback loops and KPIs to measure and continuously improve governance effectiveness and adoption
  • Support data consumers and producers across Henkel in governance-related topics and processes

What makes you a good fit

  • Good understanding of data governance and data management principles (data ownership, quality, metadata, lifecycle)
  • Working knowledge of governance tools and platforms (e.g., DataHub, PowerBI, or similar)
  • Familiarity with GDPR, compliance workflows, and structured data validation
  • Strong attention to documentation quality, structure, and completeness
  • Ability to track processes, maintain status, and support reporting and monitoring activities
  • Clear, structured communication of requirements, status, and next steps
  • Strong sense of ownership and reliability in execution and follow-ups
  • Ability to collaborate effectively across business and IT stakeholders
  • High level of discretion and professionalism in handling compliance-related topics
  • Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Information Systems, Data Management, Business Informatics)
  • Certifications are a plus (e.g., DAMA CDMP – foundation level, CIPP/E, or similar)

Some perks of joining Henkel

  • Flexible work scheme with flexible hours, hybrid work model and up to 30 days per year for remote work abroad
  • Diverse national and international growth opportunities
  • Globally applicable well-being standards, including health and preventive care programs
  • Gender-neutral parental leave for a minimum of 8 weeks
  • Employee Share Plan with voluntary investment and Henkel matching shares
  • 13th salary, incentives
  • Cafeteria benefit system, Multisport card
  • Henkel shop and Henkel nursery school
  • Extra paid days off for special events, referral and relocation bonus

Minimum salary: 1800 EUR gross (Of course, an overpayment is possible depending on the respective training, qualification and professional experience. The gross salary is based on these aforementioned criteria and is finally determined after the personal interview).

At Henkel, we come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe the uniqueness of all our employees is the power in us. Become part of the team and bring your uniqueness to us! We welcome all applications across different genders, origins, cultures, religions, sexual orientations, disabilities, and generations.

JOB ID: 26096983

Job Locations: Slovakia, Bratislavsky Kraj, Bratislava

Contact information for application-related questions: recruitmentslovakia@henkel.com

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Application Deadline: As long as the vacancy is listed on our Career Site, we are happy to receive your application

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How is work at Henkel

Acerca de Henkel

Construyendo sobre un sólido legado de más de 145 años, estamos liderando el camino para reimaginar y mejorar la vida hoy, así como para las generaciones futuras, a través de nuestras marcas y tecnologías innovadoras y sustentables, en nuestros equipos de todo el mundo. Henkel ocupa posiciones de liderazgo en los negocios industriales y de consumo: nuestro portafolio incluye reconocidos productos para el cuidado del cabello, detergentes para la ropa, suavizantes de telas, así como adhesivos, selladores y recubrimientos funcionales. 

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FAQ

Sí, solo debes completar tu perfil en nuestro sistema de solicitud en línea y una vez completo, puedes aplicar a varios puestos. 

Sí, por favor. Henkel es una compañía internacional en la que estarás trabajando con personas de todo el mundo y el inglés es el idioma oficial de la compañía. Como norma general, escribe la solicitud en el mismo idioma en el que está escrita la oferta de empleo.  

Cada vacante que abrimos en Henkel es única y encontrar a la persona adecuada es importante tanto para el candidato contratado como para Henkel. Queremos asegurarnos de que tanto el candidato como la compañía, son una buena opción el uno para el otro. Durante todo el proceso proporcionamos un feedback a los candidatos.

Sí, de hecho es una expectativa de Henkel que nuestro personal sea flexible y pueda cambiar de residencia. Esto ayuda a respaldar a la empresa a un nivel más amplio y global.
Nuestra filosofía “Triple two” promueve esta idea permitiendo que trabajes en al menos dos puestos, en dos áreas de negocio distintas y en dos países diferentes. El motivo detrás de esta filosofía es que trabajar en distintos puestos, en distintas unidades de negocio y con diferentes funciones es bueno para el desarrollo de nuestro personal y mejora la idea de Henkel como empresa global.

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