BAT is evolving at pace into a global multi-category business. Our purpose is to create A Better Tomorrow™ by Building a Smokeless World.
To achieve our ambition, we are looking for colleagues who are ready to join us on this journey! Tomorrow can’t wait, let’s shape it together!
British American Tobacco Romania has an exciting opportunity for a Data Steward HR in Bucharest.
This role of HR Data Steward is a meaningful role on ensuring Data Governance is followed and adhered to, reporting directly to Data Governance Lead. The incumbent is encouraged to be self-starter and objectives driven, possesses very good communication skills to engage with collaborators at different seniority levels.
HR processes and data requirements awareness and understanding are core to the success of anyone taking this role. You are encouraged to provide thought leadership and objective evaluation of impacts on data in relation to any proposed process changes. You are a driver of the data governance processes for the HR Data objects ensuring data standards and rules are met and followed.
Your key responsibilities will include:
- Define and implement data standards by translating business needs into clear, cross-functional data requirements using the Data Steward process framework.
- Coordinate cross-functional solutions involving subject matter experts, legal, finance, and other partners to address sophisticated data requirements.
- Act as the key intermediary between business functions, IT, standards governance bodies, SMEs, and the MDM organization to ensure alignment and effective communication.
- Consult and revise business/project documentation to verify adherence to data standards and identify new or modified standards as needed.
- Ensure project involvement to support data standards adherence, promote governance usage, and contribute to build decisions impacting master data.
- Ensure data quality and compliance by providing business rules, validating data in BAU MDM processes, and supervising adherence to global standards.
- Engage and educate collaborators across all levels to promote the value of master data governance and ensure understanding of compliance requirements.
- Maintain governance infrastructure including repositories, team resources, and blocking issue processes, while supervising compliance and resolving standardization issues
What are we looking for?
- Extensive systems experience: Minimum 5 years working with HR-related systems (e.g., SAP, SuccessFactors), with strong literacy in IT, Finance, and MDM technologies.
- Strong data governance approach: Deep understanding of the importance of controlled data management and high data quality standards.
- Business and operating model knowledge: Solid grasp of BAT’s business and data landscape, ideally gained through experience in Finance Shared Services or End Markets.
- Cross-functional leadership: Proven ability to identify, initiate, and lead resolution of sophisticated data issues across multiple functions.
- Project and priority management: Demonstrated competence in managing projects, prioritizing tasks, and delivering results under pressure.
- Outstanding communication and influence: Strong interpersonal skills, able to simplify complex data topics and influence collaborators from all levels, including senior leadership.
- Analytical and meticulous: Highly numerate, with logical, structured thinking and meticulous attention to detail.
- Dedicated and collaborative: Assertive, focused, and proactive, with the ability to work independently while encouraging positive relationships across teams and regions.
What we offer you?
- We offer a market leading annual performance bonus (subject to eligibility)
- Our range of benefits varies by country and includes diverse health plans, initiatives for work-life balance, transportation support, and a flexible holiday plan with additional incentives
- Your journey with us isn't limited by boundaries; it's propelled by your aspirations. Join us at BAT and become a part of an environment that thrives on internal advancement, where your career progression isn't just a statement – it's a reality we're eager to build together. Seize the opportunity and own your development; your next chapter starts here.
- You'll have access to online learning platforms and personalized growth programs to nurture your leadership skills
- We prioritise continuous improvement within a transformative environment, preparing for ongoing changes
WHY JOIN BAT?
We’re one of the few companies named as a Global Top Employer by the Top Employers Institute – certified in offering excellent employee conditions.
Collaboration, inclusion and partnership underpin everything we do here at BAT. We are looking forward to enabling every individual to thrive, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partnership status, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, disability, age, skills, experience, education, socio-economic and professional background, veteran status, perspectives and thinking styles. We know that embracing talent from all backgrounds is what makes us stronger and best prepared to meet our business goals.
We see the career breaks as opportunities not obstacles. Through The Global Returners program, we support professionals looking to restart their careers after an extended absence from the workforce (e.g. time out caring for family, parental leave, national service, sabbatical and/or starting an own venture).
Come bring your difference and see what is possible for you at BAT. Learn more about our culture and our award winning employee experience here.
If you require any reasonable adjustments or accommodations to help you perform at your best during the recruitment process, you are encouraged to notify us. We are fully committed to support you by making appropriate arrangements for you to demonstrate your full potential.
