Technical Data Steward - Data warehousing

Technical Data Steward - Data Warehousing - Contract - Remote - $65.00 - $70.00/hr.

The final salary or hourly wage, as applicable, paid to each candidate/applicant for this position is ultimately dependent on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's/applicant's qualifications, skills, and level of experience as well as the geographical location of the position.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Sponsorship not available.

Our client is seeking an Technical Data Steward - Data Warehousing in for a remote opportunity.

Role Description

The Technical Data Steward is responsible for the technical data management, governance, integrity and quality of Human Resources data assets for the HR Data Warehouse (Azure) and its platforms. This role ensures that data is properly defined, secured, governed, and usable across systems by partnering with HR business stewards, HR Data Analytics team, engineering teams, and stakeholders.
Provide technical data stewardship support to the HR Data Analytics team in managing, governing, and optimizing HR data assets. This role ensures data is accurate, secure, and aligned with enterprise data governance standards to support analytics, reporting, and strategic initiatives.

Data Governance & Standards
Implement and enforce enterprise data governance policies, standards, and
procedures
Ensure execution of governance workstreams, including:
o Metadata management
o Enterprise quality controls
o AI ready metadata
o Data quality
o Data lifecycle management
o Policies and standards compliance
Monitor adherence to technical data standards and drive compliance across the business area
Data Management & Technical Oversight
Own technical data decisions on behalf of the Business Data Owner
Provide subject matter expertise on:
o Source systems
o Data stores and warehouses
o ETL processes and pipelines
o Business intelligence tools
Ensure proper implementation of data across systems and platforms
Metadata, Lineage & Cataloging
Build and maintain a data catalog, including metadata and business glossary
Ensure data definitions, rules, and standards are clearly documented and consistently applied
Capture and maintain data lineage (end-to-end technical flows)
Data Quality & Issue Resolution
Drive root cause analysis of data quality issues and coordinate resolution with Enterprise data and HR Analytics teams
Assist in design and implementation data quality audits, controls, and monitoring tools
Plan and lead data cleansing and remediation initiatives
Security & Risk Management
Partner with Information Security, HR Data Governance and HR Data teams to implement controls such as:
o Role-based access (RBAC)
o Persona based access
o Row level access
o Encryption and data protection standards
Ensure data confidentiality, integrity, and availability across platforms
Stakeholder Collaboration
Partner with:
o Business Data Stewards
o Data Owners
o Data Engineering / IT teams
Translate business requirements into technical data solutions
Communicate impacts of data decisions across stakeholder groups

Skills & Requirements

Ability to work seamlessly and professionally across multiple business units and with all levels of the organization
Oracle HCM / PeopleSoft data experience
Cloud data platforms (Azure Data Lake, Power BI)
Data warehousing concepts (Azure)
Data integration / ETL processes (SQL Server, DataBricks, Azure)
Data quality and data lifecycle management
Enterprise platforms (e.g., data catalogs, BI tools, integration tools)
Data governance frameworks and best practices
Metadata management, lineage, and cataloging
Master data management (MDM)
Experience implementing data governance capabilities across an organization
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to translate complex technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders
Attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy
Effective cross-functional communication and collaboration
Oracle HCM / PeopleSoft data experience
Cloud data platforms (Azure Data Lake, Power BI)
Regulatory and HR reporting alignmen
Benefits/Other Compensation

This position is a contract/temporary role where Hays offers you the opportunity to enroll in full medical benefits, dental benefits, vision benefits, 401K and Life Insurance ($20,000 benefit).

Why Hays?

You will be working with a professional recruiter who has intimate knowledge of the industry and market trends. Your Hays recruiter will lead you through a thorough screening process in order to understand your skills, experience, needs, and drivers. You will also get support on resume writing, interview tips, and career planning, so when there's a position you really want, you're fully prepared to get it.

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