HR Data Quality & Governance Lead

Job Description

Wärtsilä is an innovative technology company known for being a forerunner in the Marine and Energy markets. Every day, we - Wärtsilians - put our hearts and minds into turning Wärtsilä's purpose of enabling sustainable societies through innovation in technology and services into reality. Our ultimate aim is to provide increased value to both our customers and society. New, game-changing ideas and continuous improvement have been part of our DNA since 1834. Together, we can create new business opportunities and more sustainable future that we can all be proud of.

We want to transition the world towards a decarbonised and sustainable future. By pushing the boundaries of engineering and technology, we can make it work. We are always on the lookout for future-oriented talent - want to join the ride?

We are looking for a HR Data Quality & Governance Lead to play a key role in enabling data-informed decision making through high quality data.

We're hiring in multiple European locations! The role can be performed in a hybrid model, and remote work can also be discussed. We'll adapt the setup to local practices so you can work in a way that helps you thrive.

In today's data-driven world, accurate and reliable people data is essential for data-informed decision making. As HR Data Quality & Governance lead, you will be leading the charge to ensure that our HR data is accurate, consistent and compliant. You will play a critical role in ramping up our data governance framework, maintaining data standards, understanding & optimizing the end-to-end HR data flow and enabling the organization to leverage its people data effectively.

You will be responsible for implementing our data governance framework, monitoring data quality and collaborating with stakeholders across HR, IT and other functions to ensure smooth processes through high quality data. Your work will directly contribute to our ability to make data-informed decisions with confidence and optimize HR processes.

What are your main tasks and responsibilities?

• Data Governance framework development and implementation: You will drive the data governance framework implementation in collaboration with Process Owners as well as creating and maintaining data standards.
• Data Quality Monitoring and Improvement: Define and monitor key HR data quality KPI's and lead the creation of dashboards and reports to monitor data health to drive actions to ensure accuracy.
• Map and optimize our HR data flows end to end: Document the full data journey, identifying ownership, interfaces and pain points.
• Drive alignment on data governance: Act as the key HR contact point for corporate data governance in collaboration with the Head of People Analytics. Collaborate with process owners to ensure alignment with the Wärtsilä wide data governance ways of working and contribute to HR AI and Technology governance frameworks.
• Support Global Payroll harmonization project: Guide the project to translate local data needs into best practice global approaches.
• Collaborate cross-functionally: You will work closely with other HR CoE's, HR operations, IT, data privacy, legal, central data governance and our People Analytics team to ensure data quality and governance.
• Process ownership: Act as process owner for Changes in Employee/Employment data.

What do we expect from you?

• Proven experience in data governance, data quality management, or data stewardship in a large multinational organization.
• Strong understanding of SuccessFactors processes and data model.
• Knowledge of data governance frameworks and methodologies.
• Familiarity with data privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to influence and persuade stakeholders.
• Commitment to data quality and integrity.
• Ability to translate technical concepts into business terms.

Application process

Did this trigger your interest? Do you want to be part of making magic? Please do not hesitate any longer but apply and submit your resume and the cover letter detailing your fit for the role 2025. We will start the selection process throughout the application period so do not take too long.

Wärtsilä is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against, based on disability.

This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the position and is not an exhaustive list of skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities, or working conditions associated with it. Wärtsilä reserves the right to modify, amend, or withdraw any part of this job description at its discretion.

At Wärtsilä we value, respect and embrace all our differences, and are committed to diversity, inclusion and equal employment opportunities; everyone can be their true self and succeed based on their job-relevant merits and abilities.

Please note that according to Wärtsilä policy, voluntary consent for a security check may be required from candidates being considered for this position, depending on the applicable country.