Data Management Specialist – Governance & Compliance (m/f)

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

Salary: €1,800 – €2,500 gross per month. The advertised amount represents a starting salary range. The final salary will be determined based on the above criteria and confirmed after the interview process.

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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How is work at Henkel

Acerca de Henkel

Con un sólido legado de cerca de 150 años, lideramos el camino para reimaginar y mejorar la vida todos los días. En la actualidad y para las generaciones del futuro. A través de nuestras marcas y tecnologías innovadoras y sostenibles, y gracias a nuestros equipos internacionales. Henkel ocupa posiciones de liderazgo tanto en negocios industriales como de consumo: nuestra cartera incluye productos para el cuidado del cabello, detergentes para ropa, suavizantes, así como adhesivos, selladores y recubrimientos funcionales.

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