Data Privacy Specialist HR

Full-time/Part-time: 32 - 38 hours per week

Action continues to grow and expand internationally! With over 2,900 stores in 13 European countries, our ambition knows no bounds. To support this exciting journey, we are strengthening our HR team with a pragmatic and proactive Data Privacy Specialist HR. Are you the one who can help us take privacy compliance and awareness to the next level?
 

This is your daily action

As our Data Privacy Specialist HR, you wi'll make privacy practical. You wi'll be the expert ensuring employee data across all countries and entities at Action is processed lawfully and securely, both in- and outside the HR systems. Your mission: to translate complex privacy topics into straightforward guidance for everyone, no legal jargon needed!

Collaborating closely with Marketing, Risk Management, HR, IT, and other (international) teams, you wi'll bring privacy compliance for employee data to life and embed a culture of proactive privacy awareness across all Action countries and entities..

Your key responsibilities:

• Reviewing suppliers and internal processes and systems  for GDPR compliance, data retention, and advising on improvements.
• Ensuring adherence to our data privacy policy across all domains when it comes to processing employee data
• Creating and maintaining clear, accessible documentation like privacy statements and consent forms.
• Developing and delivering engaging privacy awareness training sessions.
• Conducting Privacy Impact Assessments and managing third-party privacy risks.
• Actively collaborating across departments to embed privacy-by-design principles.
• Ensuring up-to-date and accurate process information in our ROPA (OneTrust system)
   

Meet your team

You wi'll join the HR Projects, Processes & Systems team at our dynamic international headquarters. Here, you wi'll collaborate with enthusiastic colleagues from various disciplines, all committed to Action’s simple yet powerful values: customer orientation, cost consciousness, teamwork, discipline, simplicity, and respect.
 

This is you

• Pragmatic and hands-on: You thrive in retail or similar fast-paced environments, ready to dive into the details and make tangible improvements.Communicative and approachable: You tailor your message clearly for any audience, helping everyone understand the essentials of privacy.
• Collaborative networker: You enjoy building bridges across teams, proactively sharing best practices, and bringing people together.
• Calm under pressure: You're the voice of reason, sticking to facts, solving issues, and moving forward effectively.

Your qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Law, Compliance, or a related field.
• Solid knowledge of GDPR and data privacy laws and regulations.
• 3-5 years of experience in privacy, compliance, or legal roles in an international environment, ideally within retail.
• Proficiency with privacy management systems such as OneTrust and BWise is preferred, and strong Excel and MS Office skills.
• Solid knowledge of GDPR and data privacy laws.
• Fluent in English, Dutch fluency is advantageous.
   

What we offer

• A dynamic role at the heart of an international retail leader.
• Room to innovate, grow, and impact across 13 European countries.
• 24 vacation days (option to buy 5 extra days), flexible hours, and hybrid working (3 days in office).
• Bonus based on company and personal performance.
• Pension, collective health insurance, travel allowance, and 15% staff discount.
• Extensive learning opportunities at Action Academy.
• Company laptop and mobile phone provided.
   

How we contribute to society

Working at Action means making a positive impact. From sponsoring over 2,500 children worldwide through SOS Children’s Villages, sourcing sustainable materials, to fostering diversity with colleagues from over 155 nationalities, Action is committed to doing good business responsibly.
 

Interested?

Ready to make privacy practical and exciting at Action? Apply now via the button below and join our journey!

What Happens Next:

1. Our recruiter reviews your application.
2. First interview invitation.
3. Online assessment to get to know you better.
4. Second interview, discussing your assessment.
5. Welcome aboard our dynamic team!

Your recruiter remains your key contact throughout the process.

We value integrity; therefore, a pre-employment screening is part of our process.