Data Protection Specialist Team Lead

Data Protection Specialist – Team Lead

Location: Bangalore

"Your Expertise. Our Security. Join Us as a Data Protection Specialist – Team Lead in our data protection team and help be at the core of our global growth journey"

ABOUT THE ROLE:

“Supporting the business in ensuring compliance with GDPR, CCPA, and other relevant data protection laws and regulations, along with contractual requirements associated with data processing activities. Maintaining a consistent approach to governance controls to align data processing activities with the NES Fircroft’ Privacy Notice and expected business standards. Providing leadership, support, and guidance to existing Data Protection team member(s) and as a key member of the global Data Protection Advisory team (DPAT).”

What You’ll Be Doing :

▪Ensure compliance with GDPR, CCPA, and other relevant data protection laws and regulations.

▪ Ensuring data protection obligations are defined, communicated and achieved within operational activities.

▪ Actively participate in data protection and security governance as a member of the DPAT.

▪ Conduct privacy impact assessments linked to internal systems, projects and operations to ensure mitigation of risk and provide compliance recommendations.

▪ Evaluate global data protection laws, recommending action, change and/or improvements.

▪ Perform transfer impact analyses to assess the risks associated with transferring data across different jurisdictions to ensure compliance.

▪ Participate in improvement initiatives and cross-functional projects related to data protection, security and processing activities, including ISO27001 alignment as appropriate.

▪ Keep abreast of changes in data protection laws and regulations and update policies accordingly.

▪ Maintain records of data processing activities relating to business activity and records.

▪ Consult with internal departments on data impacts and security, retention periods and data questionnaires.

▪ Undertake information audits of business processes, systems and data processing activities against defined criteria, managing resulting areas to ensure NES Fircroft achieves intended results.

▪ Monitor data processing activities, producing periodic reports based on results.

▪ Investigate security events and/or breaches and lead investigations through to conclusion.

▪ Assist in the preparation and upkeep of guidance and policy documents relating to data processing.

▪ Act as a Data Protection Champion; raising awareness, managing data related training modules, and providing overall support across global operations.

Team Lead Responsibilities

▪ Provide day to day support to existing Data Protection team member(s)

▪ Support with incoming queries, requests associated with data subjects, data privacy and general data usage, and the maintenance of risk assessments, non-conforming areas and data processing activities.

▪ Delegate tasks effectively and ensure the team meets its objectives and deadlines.

▪ Conduct regular team meetings and performance reviews.

▪ Foster a collaborative and inclusive team environment.

General and Continuous Improvement:

▪ Observe a code of strictest confidentiality at all times.

▪ Maintain service standards associated with an internal management system.

▪ Adhere to NES Fircroft policy, practices and expectations including the prescribed Employee Handbook.

▪ Actively participate in initiatives for the Quality & Data Protection function and the wider Risk & Special Projects team.

▪ Undertake other duties commensurate with the position to ensure the smooth operation of NES Fircroft’s data protection obligations, including supporting the Risk & Special Projects team in satisfying NES Fircroft’s:

- Compliance to legislative and contractual requirements through process controls.

- Conformity to the Integrated Management System based on ISO standards.

- Adherence to obligations relating to data processing; and

- Implementation of data protection principles and security standards across global locations.

Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE)

Every employee of NES Fircroft holds a responsibility to:

▪ Take reasonable care for the health and safety of themselves and others whilst at work.

▪ Cooperate with the business and its representatives on HSE matters and participate in any HSE training prescribed by the business.

▪ Strictly follow safety procedures and guidelines in the workplace.

▪ Handle equipment (office, building or personally issued devices) in a safe manner and not intentionally interfere with or misuse such equipment that it may danger the safety, welfare or health of themselves or others.

▪ Report on any identified hazards in the workplace, any injuries, strains or illnesses as a result of conducting their role and/or any HSE issues arising during the course of their role.

What We’re Looking For :

▪ Have excellent time management, organizational and communication skills (both written and verbal), and a keen eye for detail.

▪ The individual will have a strong understanding of data protection laws, regulations, and best practices, will be proactive and self-motivated with a strong sense of initiative, and can motivate and develop a team

▪ Ability to multi-task, change and re-priorities quickly and effectively in a fast-paced environment as well as working with minimal supervision is important.

▪ Proven experience in applying GDPR principles.

▪ Understanding major data protection laws such as CCPA, HIPAA, and/or other global standards.

▪ Previous experience of facilitating data management policies and governance procedures.

▪ Proficiency in conducting Privacy Impact Assessments to evaluate the impact of data processing activities.

▪ Knowledgeable with Microsoft spread sheets (particularly pivot tables, conditional formatting and reports).

▪ Ability to assess risks and develop effective mitigation strategies.

▪ Certifications in CIPP, CDPO, ISO/IEC 27001 Auditor or Lead Auditor.

▪ Working knowledge of The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) (Regulation (EU) 2016/679), CCPA and/or HIPPA.

▪ Familiarity with ISO Standards (Information Security (ISO/IEC 27001)/Privacy Information (ISO IEC27701:2019), or other international standard/specification on information management

Why NES Fircroft?

Financial stability: Extremely competitive basic salary with a strong bonus scheme.

Work Life Balance: Generous WFH (working from home) policy, 2 days per week once you are established in your role and 4pm finishes on Fridays.

Time Off: 18 days of paid leaves plus birthday leaves, 12 days of casual/sick leaves, 12days of bank holidays. Paid leaves will be increased to 20days after 2yrs of service.

Onboarding & Development: Full training plan and guidance and a clear career progression.

Securing your future: pension schemes, life & medical insurance, and more.

Keeping fit: Discount on Curl Fit membership.

Transportation: Free Pick-up & Drop from our selected Nodal points. Spending time with loved ones: Christmas close down

Team Time: Fun, lively environment with plenty of staff nights out.

WHO ARE WE:

Established in 1978, NES Fircroft is an award-winning staffing specialist that supplies technical and engineering experts (“white collar”) to Oil and Gas, Power, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Manufacturing, Chemical, Mining, Automotive and IT sectors worldwide on an international basis. We’re a highly experienced team of over 2000 professionals made up of recruitment consultants and support staff spanning 58 offices worldwide. At NES Fircroft, we don’t just recruit; we innovate and connect talent with groundbreaking opportunities. With 90+ years of combined experience, we’re a global leader in engineering staffing, empowering industries to build a brighter future.

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