Technical Data Steward (HR Data Analytics)

About the role

The Technical Data Steward is responsible for the technical data management, governance, integrity, and quality of Human Resources data assets. This role ensures that data is properly defined, secured, governed, and usable across systems by partnering with HR business stewards, the HR Data Analytics team, engineering teams, and stakeholders to support analytics, reporting, and strategic initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Implement and enforce enterprise data governance policies, standards, and procedures.
• Ensure execution of governance workstreams, including metadata management, quality controls, data quality, and data lifecycle management.
• Own technical data decisions on behalf of the Business Data Owner.
• Provide subject matter expertise on source systems, data stores, ETL processes, and business intelligence tools.
• Build and maintain a data catalog, including metadata and a business glossary.
• Capture and maintain data lineage and end-to-end technical flows.
• Drive root cause analysis of data quality issues and coordinate resolution.
• Partner with Information Security and HR teams to implement controls such as role-based and persona-based access.
• Translate business requirements into technical data solutions.

Requirements

• Ability to work professionally across multiple business units and with all levels of the organization.
• Experience with Oracle HCM / PeopleSoft data.
• Experience with cloud data platforms such as Azure Data Lake and Power BI.
• Knowledge of data warehousing concepts, particularly in Azure.
• Proficiency in data integration/ETL processes using tools like SQL Server, DataBricks, and Azure.
• Understanding of data quality, data lifecycle management, and master data management (MDM).
• Familiarity with data governance frameworks, metadata management, and cataloging.
• Experience implementing data governance capabilities across an organization.

Qualifications

• 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 skills.
• Experience with regulatory and HR reporting alignment.

Benefits

Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts.