Data Management & Governance Analyst

Major Entertainment Company
Remote
Data Management & Governance Analyst (Mid-Level Contractor) '
Support the Talent (HR/People) data management and governance efforts using a variety of techniques and tools to manage, govern, and analyze critical HR information and data including master and reference data.
We are seeking a mid-level contractor to assist with documenting our Talent data definitions and data catalog.
What You'll Do:
This role will work directly with Data Owners, Stewards and Technical Owners to support one or more Talent (HR/People) data management and governance functions:
Inventory Talent data within the data catalog and business glossary to document data definitions, business glossary/rules, and data sources.
Support comprehensive data profiling and document data quality rules, thresholds, and tests within the data catalog for effective data quality monitoring.
Maintain metadata documentation and proper metadata management by ingesting metadata and data lineage into the data catalog that ensures HR information is understood.
Support data lifecycle management efforts by documenting retention codes/tagging to ensure HR employment records and data are retained and purged appropriately.
Support data security by documenting data classification, sensitivity codes/tagging, and data sharing agreements to ensure HR data is properly classified, secured, and handled based on privacy, sensitivity and regulatory requirements.
What You Have Demonstrated HRIS/HCM (preferred Workday) design/configuration, data management, technical, and communication skills with the ability to collaborate with business and technical teams:
6 years of experience in an information/data management practice, business systems analyst function, or experience in data and analytics, technical, or business relevant function.

Working experience utilizing data management practices, theories, and tools to implement data definitions, data catalog entries, business glossaries, business metadata, data lineage, and document governance activities to address data quality risks and concerns.
Demonstrated skills in understanding, documenting, and tagging business metadata and lineage within a formal data catalog.
What Sets You Apart
General understanding of HR data risk and compliance principles applied to data management and governance solutions
Intermediate SQL knowledge including SQL-based languages;
Workday reporting; and AI assisted coding (e.g., Claude Code, CoWork).
Familiarity with data tools (e.g., Informatica, Allation, Collibra, Information Analyzer/IGC), data/information architecture, and governance experience of AI/ML considerations is a plus.
Facilitation and influencing skills to lead discussions with cross-functional teams; ability to anticipate, analyze, and effectively resolve problems and issues; make recommendations; and identify when/how to escalate to the appropriate level.
Strong writing and communication skills that are tailored specifically to the data management and governance space, with the ability to articulate complex or intricate data concepts clearly and effectively.