PEX Global Data HR MDM Analyst

Unilever is currently hiring for PEX Global Data HR Master Data Analyst

Function: Human Resources

Reports to:PEX Global Data Process & Governance Manager

Scope: Global

Location: South Africa, Remote

Terms & Conditions: Full time

ABOUT UNILEVER
With 3.4 billion people in over 190 countries using our products every day, Unilever is a business that makes a real impact on the world. Work on brands that are loved and improve the lives of our consumers and the communities around us. We are driven by our purpose: to make sustainable living commonplace, and it is our belief that doing business the right way drives superior performance. At the heart of what we do is our people – we believe that when our people work with purpose, we will create a better business and a better world.

At Unilever, your career will be a unique journey, grounded in our inclusive, collaborative, and flexible working environment. We don’t believe in the ‘one size fits all’ approach and instead we will equip you with the tools you need to shape your own future.

JOB PURPOSE

The People Data Excellence team aim to drive simplification and automation of scalable solutions and getting most out of people data to enable data-driven decisions.

The HR Master Data are the cornerstone of people data architecture. Custodians of standards, rules, interfaces across any other system that consume people data. This involves operations related to

• Support the development of an HR Data Catalogue.

• Defining and documenting data standards.

• Supporting advisory and ownership teams to land new data standards and HR projects.

• Tracking HR system and user compliance with governance standards, including data retention, privacy, security, legal and ethical requirements.

• Documenting data quality from a metrics and standards point of view.

• Monitoring compliance and performance related to data quality for identify enhancements/correction needed. 

• Identify processes for improvement and develop new processes if is required. 

The role would be reporting to HR Master Data Lead within the People Data Excellent team in People Experience, Human Resources.

WHAT WILL YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES BE

There are technical, documentation and partnering elements to this role.

• Technical

  • Assist in defining and configuration of data governance and catalogue service.

  • Construction of databases to prepare and analyse HR data for projects.

  • Analysis of data requirements, e.g., data structures, defining DQ tests and logic.

• Documentation

  • Document standards using a relevant tool / template.

  • Develop governance material for cascading to HR, key stakeholders where required.

• Partnering

  • Support initiatives which involve People Data.

  • Engage with stakeholders regarding governance queries and advice.

  • Drive data cleansing and preparation project activities with IT and business teams.

  • Identify processes for improvement and develop new processes if is required

• Other

  • Champion of SOP in PDX.

  • Plan and track projects.

Experiences & Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree, preferably in a relevant subject, (e.g., in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Security, or Information Systems).

• Show initiative, perseverance, openness to change, action focused and good self-management skills as you will be mainly working with remote teams

Skills

• HR systems

• Program management, governance and change enablement.

• Knowledge of Agile methodologies/practices

• Exposure to data cataloguing tools and processes (e.g., Cloud Data Governance tools, technical and operational metadata).

Unilever is an equal opportunities employer and committed to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace.  We are intentional in employing the best talent that reflects the demographics of our country, and which will help build representation of currently under-represented groups. We therefore invite applications from all candidates representing diversity of age, sex, disability, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief. When appointing potential candidates, the South African Employment Equity and Broad Based Black Economic Empowerment Legislation will be considered.  

We are required by law to verify your ability to work lawfully in South Africa. If you are applying as a foreign national, please note that you may be requested to provide supporting documents supporting this.

Unilever is an organisation committed to equity, inclusion and diversity to drive our business results and create a better future, every day, for our diverse employees, global consumers, partners, and communities. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business. At Unilever we are interested in every individual bringing their ‘Whole Self’ to work and this includes you! Thus if you require any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of your application so that we can support you through your recruitment journey.