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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Manager, People Data Governance - **Company:** Veterinary Emergency Group - **Location:** White Plains, NY, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $125,000.0 - $150,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Business Analytics Applications, Data Analysis, Business Logic, Cyber Security, Information Systems, Data Validation, Data Dictionary, Information Engineering, Data Governance, Data Security, Decision Support Systems, Human Resources Information System (HRIS), Microsoft Office, Tableau (Software), Snowflake, Information Technology, Data Management, Gsuite, Workday Reporting, Core HR, Servicenow - **Published:** August 9, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=76ee0ae69fa338d5 ## About the Role * 5+ years of experience in HR data management, people data governance, HRIS, or supporting people analytics with a demonstrated track record of improving data quality, establishing governance practices, and enabling data-driven decision making. * Knowledge of data governance, data stewardship, and data quality best practices, with an understanding of data privacy, security, and compliance requirements (e.g., GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA). * Experience developing data standards, business definitions, documentation, or governance processes that improve the consistency and reliability of workforce data. * Hands-on experience with Workday reporting and workforce data management. Advanced proficiency in Google Workspace or Microsoft Office required; experience with Tableau, Snowflake, Cornerstone, Greenhouse, ServiceNow, or similar HR technologies preferred. * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including root cause analysis, data validation, and issue resolution, with the ability to translate complex workforce data into clear, actionable insights for technical and non-technical audiences. * Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and project management skills, with the ability to influence cross-functional partners and drive organizational adoption of data governance practices. * Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Information Systems, Analytics, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience., * Empathetic, instinctively taking a people-centric approach, whether supporting your colleagues or making an effort to understand different perspectives * Have a sense of humility; acknowledging mistakes, sharing credit with others, and lifting up your team's' accomplishments * Feel a strong sense of ownership over your work, taking responsibility for outcomes and staying committed to achieving long-term, impactful results * Curious by nature; you ask insightful questions and continuously seek out opportunities to learn and grow your skills and knowledge ## Description * Define and enforce people data governance standards by establishing consistent metric definitions, naming conventions, and data attributes across core HR domains, including headcount, turnover, DEI, recruiting, and internal mobility. * Translate business requirements into scalable data standards by maintaining the people data dictionary, data hierarchy, business definitions, and documentation that support consistent reporting across People processes. * Own people master data quality by leading data audits, resolving data issues, validating organizational hierarchies, evaluating system changes, and ensuring the accuracy and integrity of workforce data. * Partner with Solutions & Insights, HRBPs, COEs, Finance, and IT/Data Engineering to define workforce data requirements, support cross-functional initiatives, and serve as the trusted advisor on people metrics and analytics. * Establish and administer people data governance practices for data access, security, privacy, and stewardship by partnering with HR, IT, Legal, and Information Security to protect sensitive workforce data, manage role-based access, and ensure compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements. * Operationalize scalable people data capabilities by translating business processes into connected data models, defining reusable business logic and metric calculations, identifying automation opportunities, and enabling trusted reporting, self-service analytics, predictive insights, and responsible AI. ## Related Videos - [Beyond Gut Feelings: The Rise of Data-Driven HR](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1326-beyond-gut-feelings-the-rise-of-data-driven-hr) - [HR Tech and AI Trends and Where You Can Start](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1468-hr-tech-and-ai-trends-and-where-you-can-start) - [How Cisco embraced a DevOps culture within its network engineering team](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/99-how-cisco-embraced-a-devops-culture-within-its-network-engineering-team) - [Designing How Work Feels: The Science Behind Sanofi’s Workplace Experience](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1848-designing-how-work-feels-the-science-behind-sanofi-s-workplace-experience) - [Empowering People in a Digital World: HR’s Next Big Chapter](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1813-empowering-people-in-a-digital-world-hr-s-next-big-chapter) - [How Trust, Healthy Tension, and Sustainable Culture Shape the Future of Work](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1711-how-trust-healthy-tension-and-sustainable-culture-shape-the-future-of-work) ## Related Articles - [Data Analyst Salary in the UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/278-data-analyst-salary-in-the-uk) - [Making Data Warehouses Fast: A Developer’s Story](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/107-making-data-warehouses-fast-a-developer-s-story) - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [Coffee with Developers - Maria Apazoglou - Making AI understandable for all in production](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/475-coffee-with-developers-maria-apazoglou-making-ai-understandable-for-all-in-production) - [Data Analyst Salary Germany](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/277-data-analyst-salary-germany) - [Top HR Tech Conferences in 2024](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/303-top-hr-tech-conferences-in-2024)