Specialist, Data Privacy

orting the data privacy program and initiatives of Brother's Ethics, Compliance & Governance functions. This role is responsible for actively working on tasks related to administering day-to-day elements of the privacy program with data champions across the US, Canada, and Latin American regions. This role will participate as part of a trusted advisory team for data privacy matters for business stakeholders across the region. This role effectively communicates and builds strong business relationships with internal clients to understand business goals, while aiding in identifying potential risks and opportunities that support organizational objectives.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Data Privacy

• Collaborate closely with the Information Governance Steering Committee, regional leadership, and Cyber Security teams to support the management and oversight of the privacy program

• Coordinate the implementation of the privacy program with data protection champions across the US, Canada, and Latin America regions

• Provide input to enhance compliance processes in conjunction with emerging data privacy laws and regulations

• Adopt a pragmatic business-partnering approach to collaborate across functions, offering risk assessments and guidance

• Assist with the development, implementation, maintenance, and communication of privacy policies, processes, and procedures in alignment with global regulations and industry best practices

• Participate in internal design discussions to ensure that data protection requirements are clearly defined early and throughout the development lifecycle for new projects

• Draft amendments or new internal data protection policies, guidelines, and procedures, in consultation with key stakeholders in response to changes in applicable laws

• Work cross-functionally with employees at all levels across the company to ensure efficient integration of the Privacy Program into business processes

Data Privacy Impact Assessment (DPIA's)

• Conduct privacy impact assessments

• Collaborate with relevant business units to identify data processing activities that may pose risks to data subjects' privacy

• Serve as an active listener in cross functional meetings to identify appropriate privacy controls and provide recommendations to the business in consultation with management

Policy and Procedure Enforcement

• Work with subject matter experts to obtain an in-depth understanding of documentation requirements and apply those requirements to create initial drafts of policies, procedures, and supporting documents such as standard operating procedures, job aids, and forms

• Ensure policy documentation is consistent with Brother templates, guidelines, and styles and is appropriate for its intended audience

• Review procedures and other supporting documentation for alignment with other corporate policies and escalate any conflicts or discrepancies to management

• Act as a resource for policy and procedure inquiries from employees and redirect inquiries to management as appropriate

• Maintain the corporate policy portal with most recent policies and train policy coordinators on how to use policy portal

Training Support

• Draft customized training content related to corporate policies and the Code of Conduct for delivery across the Americas

• Support training initiatives for internal compliance subject matter experts to educate employees about data privacy practices

• Maintain the compliance training course lifecycle, including course setup, assignment, tracking, and reporting on completion

ABOUT OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE

Education

• Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent experience) in business, law, philosophy, IT, or a related field

Experience

• 5+ years of varied exposure responding to regulatory inquiries, supporting policy enforcement, and working with cross-functional teams to ensure privacy compliance

Languages

• Spanish - Preferred, not required

• Portuguese - Preferred, not required

Software/Technical Skills

• Visio and Adobe Acrobat

• SharePoint

• Data Privacy tools and technologies (such as TrustArc) - Preferred, not required

Other Skills, Knowledge, & Abilities

• Strong interest in the evolving data privacy regulatory environment, data privacy laws, and compliance enforcement

• Attention to detail to carefully review data flows, policies, and internal/external data classification documents to identify gaps in privacy practices

• Familiarity identifying potential threats and vulnerabilities in the handling of personal data

• Strong sense of ethics and integrity in dealing with sensitive data and privacy concerns

• Ability to educate and train on data privacy practices, policies, and legal requirements

• Ability to take direction and discern the ability to escalate when appropriate

• Ability to manage multiple, varied tasks and deadlines simultaneously while prioritizing appropriately

• Strong written and verbal communication skills comfortable and confident in communicating with senior leaders of the Brother business

• Strong ability to work well in a collaborative team environment and build strong personal relationships within the team and across the business at all levels

• Willingness and eagerness to take on new and challenging projects with interest and enthusiasm for learning new subjects; a positive attitude and strong work ethic

ADDITIONAL DETAILS FOR THIS ROLE

This role will be a hybrid role. Subject to business needs, employees may work remotely up to two days per week. Assigned office days will be determined by managers. #LI-Hybrid

• The salary (or hiring) range for this position is $75,000 - $93,000 per year

• Starting salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, location, and alignment with market data

• Benefits include, but are not limited to, healthcare and wellness coverage, life and disability insurance, 401K, tuition reimbursement, and Paid Time Off. Details are available at https://mybenefits.nfp.com/Brother/2024/guidebook/

WHAT WE OFFER OUR EMPLOYEES

At Brother USA, we believe in investing in our employees and providing them with an environment that fosters growth, creativity, and a healthy work-life balance. Here are some of the benefits of working with us:

• Competitive Compensation: We offer a competitive salary and bonus program to reward your hard work and dedication

• Comprehensive Benefits: Our benefits package includes health, dental, and vision insurance, as well as a 401(k) plan with company match

• Professional Development: We're committed to helping you grow in your career with opportunities for training and development

• Work-Life Balance: We support your well-being with flexible work arrangements and a focus on work-life balance

• Employee Engagement: Join a team that values your contributions and celebrates success together

Learn more about our benefits: https://careers.brother-usa.com/benefits

Learn more about life at Brother: https://careers.brother-usa.com/lifeatbrother

Brother International Corporation has earned its reputation as a premier provider of home office and business products, home appliances for the sewing and crafting enthusiast as well as industrial solutions that revolutionize the way we live and work. Brother International Corporation is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Brother Industries Ltd. With worldwide sales exceeding $6 billion, this global manufacturer was started more than 100 years ago. Bridgewater, New Jersey is the corporate headquarters for Brother in the Americas. It has fully integrated sales, marketing services, manufacturing, research and development capabilities located in the U.S. In addition to its headquarters, Brother has facilities in California, Illinois and Tennessee, as well as subsidiaries in Canada, Brazil, Chile, Argentina, Peru and Mexico. For more information, visit [2]https://www.brother.com.

Brother International Corporation ("Brother") is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate or make employment decisions on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable state or federal laws. If you require any physical or other assistance in completing this application or any other aspect of the application or interview process, a reasonable accommodation will be made upon request.