Privacy Specialist — HR Data Privacy

Job overview

Privacy Specialist — HR Data Privacy is a role with in-office, hybrid, and remote arrangements described in the posting; remote work is limited to people residing more than 30 miles from Des Moines, IA, Charlotte, NC, and Raleigh, NC. The listed base salary range is $55,800–$126,000 per year across levels and locations. The role supports Human Resources and responsible handling of employee data at Principal. The specialist helps HR teams assess and manage privacy risks while balancing operational needs with employee data protection. The role supports privacy governance, privacy-by-design practices, and continuous improvement of HR privacy processes.

What you'll do

• Support privacy impact and data protection impact assessments, data-sharing reviews, vendor assessments, Coupa requests, and other governance activities
• partner with HR process owners, project teams, technology teams, and Enterprise Privacy
• document risks and recommend controls
• support privacy-by-design in HR processes and technologies
• advise HR stakeholders on responsible handling of sensitive employee information
• improve privacy processes and governance practices.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

privacy specialist

hr data privacy

employee data

privacy risk management

privacy impact assessments

data protection

privacy governance

privacy by design

des moines ia

hybrid

restricted remote

$55,800–$126,000/year

principal

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Flexible Time Off for salaried employees
• pension eligible. The posting describes comprehensive benefits and a bonus program opportunity for non-sales positions.

Why this role

Requires 2+ years of relevant professional experience. A bachelor’s degree is preferred; privacy risk management and assessment experience is highly preferred. Remote work is limited to those living more than 30 miles from specified offices.

About the employer

Principal Financial Group is hiring for this role. Industry: Direct Health and Medical Insurance Carriers. Sector: 52.