Job Description
Data Privacy Consultant - HR Systems / Microsoft Purview
Robert Half International (an S&P 500 global staffing provider) is supporting a leading global risk consulting firm in sourcing an interim Data Privacy Consultant to become an associate on a consulting project. The role will focus on reviewing and strengthening data governance and privacy within HR systems, with specific emphasis on Microsoft Purview.
Role highlights:
- Initial 6-month contract (scope to extend)
- Hybrid, with 2-3 days a week on-site in London
- Day rate £585 PAYE PLUS 12.07% holiday pay a day (PAYE with employer's NI & Tax deducted at source - unlike umbrella companies and no umbrella company admin fees) + 12.07% holiday pay
Key skills & experience:
- Proven track record as a Data Privacy / Governance Consultant within financial services
- Hands-on experience with Microsoft Purview for compliance, data classification, and governance
- Strong understanding of data protection regulations (UK GDPR, DPA 2018) in HR system contexts
- Experience responding to and remediating data breaches, with ability to advise on preventative controls
- Skilled at engaging HR, IT, and Compliance stakeholders to embed privacy best practice
- Familiarity with broader data governance frameworks and risk management approaches
Additional requirements: Must undergo Verifile financial, criminal, and Right to Work checks before onboarding.
This is an opportunity to play a key role in ensuring data privacy and governance within HR systems, supporting both compliance and operational resilience at a global financial services firm.
Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: gb/en/privacy-notice.
