Talent Data Steward Lead- REMOTE ELIGIBLE

The Talent Data Steward Lead is an important role within the Talent Experience team that supports our ability to operate as a data-driven organization by maintaining the integrity and performance of our people/talent information and providing data services across the firm. This role will actively communicate to all stakeholders data quality issues with regards to the way data is collected, stored, processed, or used. A data steward might function as both a data coordinator, who tracks the movement of data inside an organization, and a data corrector, who understands and enforces internal rules on how data can be used. An effective data steward maintains agreed-upon data definitions and formats, identifies data quality issues and ensures that business users adhere to specified data standards.
Location Flexibility- RSM's candidate search for this position is nationwide. REIMAGINING FLEXIBILITY- RSM's goal is to offer flexibility in when, where and how you work to help manage your unique professional and personal priorities while still delivering excellent RSM experiences for your clients, colleagues and communities.
Essential Duties:

• Data Management
• Provide input into evolving data quality management processes and standards. Collaborate with Data Champs to engage specific user segments, build relationships and understand their business priorities for data cleansing and data enhancement project design. This position will be responsible for the following:
  • Managing data from multiple sources.
  • Documenting Data lineage and understanding the movement of data from origin data point to target system.
  • Ensuring the quality of the data as it is gathered, stored and utilized by the firm.
  • Standardizing the firm's data entry and sharing processes.
  • Talent data governance policies
  • Establishing, documenting, and enforcing policies on how data is collected, stored and used.
  • Create and maintain a data governance methodology
  • Standardize metric definitions,
  • Create naming conventions
  • Educate end users in data literacy
  • Develop and implement quality controls and standards to ensure quality of data
  • Security - ensuring access to the right data by the right users at the right time based on whether information is private data, corporate data, or sensitive data.
  • Partners across the talent team to develop governance of all talent data and systems.
  • Assists in HR information systems design and development to ensure accurate data can be captured and used for insightful analytics.
  • Create and maintain a data governance methodology to standardize metric definitions, create naming conventions and educate end users in data literacy.
  • Follow controls and processes within the business to ensure adherence to relevant risk management, legal and compliance expectations and requirements.
• Policies will drive:
  • Data quality and documentation
  • More efficient and effective analytics programs
  • More frequent use of data to make decisions
  • Improved compliance with data-related regulations
  • Fewer errors in processes and decisions driven by data
  • Reduced risks around data-related security and privacy requirements
• Communications/interpersonal Skills
• A data steward lead needs to be good at facilitating, communicating, educating, and enforcing data policies and issues. This role must have a global perspective to be able to determine and analyze broader impacts to the data. They must be able to communicate effectively across all levels in the firm to help demonstrate the value of data.
• The Data Steward Lead will be required to clearly articulate new procedures and communicate with coworkers about defects/errors and gaps found then in the firms' data.
• Perform root cause analysis on data issues and recommend data quality controls to resolve gaps/issues, data quality testing and reconciliation, updates, data merges, list bumps, and archiving of stale customer records. Work closely with the Data Operations team to review audits and address any gaps identified.

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS(MUST NOTE REQUIRED OR PREFERRED)

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems or similar from an accredited college/university (Required)
• Technology certifications or designations (Preferred)

TECHNICAL/SOFT SKILLS(MUST NOTE REQUIRED OR PREFERRED)

• Excellent customer service skills with ability to manage stakeholder
• expectations and interact with team members across all levels of the organization (Required)
• Detail oriented with exceptional organizational and prioritization skills (Required)
• Ability to work in a fast paced and changing environment (Required)
• Ability to clearly communicate and explain complex data requirements (Required)
• Self-starter with ability to work both independently and within a collaborative team (Required)
• Must be a good collaborator, communicator, persuader and enforcer (Required)
• Ability to analyze data for compliance to data standards and policy specifications (Required)
• Should have experience with, and understanding of, implementing and measuring Data Quality and Controls (Required)

EXPERIENCE(MUST NOTE REQUIRED OR PREFERRED)

• Strong Microsoft Excel skills (Required)
• Sound analytical and quantitative problem-solving ability and judgment (Required)
• Excellent communication skills and ability to articulate complex technical topics to a variety of technical and non-technical audiences. (Required)
• Strong relationship skills and aptitude to influence (Required)
• Innovative problem solving and critical thinking (Required)
• Business mindset with strong problem solving and analytical skills (Required)
• Feel a strong sense of personal accountability for high quality, value-driven work that supports business outcomes; places the user in the center of decision making; and prioritizes speed, agility, and innovation in work. (Required)
• Be responsive to changing business needs, manage and prioritize concurrent assignments, and handle ambiguity with ease. (Required)
• 3+ years minimum in a Data Management/Operations role (Required)
• Proven ability to articulate and communicate the value of a reliable
• customer data set (Required)
• Talent and Human Resources experience (Preferred)

LEADERSHIP SKILLS(MUST NOTE REQUIRED OR PREFERRED)

• Strong communication skills with experience synthesizing findings into actionable insights and impactful presentations (Required)
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and across all organizational levels, where flexibility, collaboration, and adaptability are important. (Required)
• Ability to present and discuss information in a way that persuades, educates, and enhances understanding at all levels. (Required)
• Ability to engage in conversation with senior leaders to derive data need with little guidance. (Required)
• Embody continuous learning, curiosity, and leadership in ambiguity. Ability to fluidly share findings and new insights with peers through coaching and mentoring. (Required)
• Strong business acumen and the ability to bridge the gap between business strategy and data interpretation. (Required)

Currently, RSM does not intend to hire candidates for entry level positions who will need, now or in the future, RSM sponsorship through any non-immigrant visa category such as the H-1B, H-1B1, E-3, O-1, or TN.

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The firm offers a competitive benefits package, base compensation, and an employee bonus program for eligible roles based on individual and firm performance per program guidelines. Base compensation ranges can be found between the ranges noted below in the posting, and an actual offer can vary based upon on role, hiring location, and qualifications. For additional information on RSM's total rewards, visit our website at .

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