EMEA HR Data Steward

The EMEA HR Data Steward is responsible for ensuring the accuracy, consistency, and governance of HR data across the EMEA region. The role supports both central and local HR teams by defining HR data standards, overseeing HR master data, and ensuring compliance with internal policies and external regulations.

This is an EMEA-wide role with strong visibility across HR, working closely with HR Operations, HR Digital, IT, and senior HR stakeholders. Positioned between these functions, the HR Data Steward plays a key role in strengthening compliance, enabling reliable decision-making, and supporting HR transformation initiatives across the region.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to shape how HR data governance is implemented in practice. You will be expected to build a strong understanding of Canon’s HR processes across EMEA, identify risks and improvement areas, and define practical measures for HR data completeness and accuracy. Success in the role means that HR data is trusted, audit-ready, and consistently applied across countries, with local HR teams supported by clear standards and guidance.

The role offers a high degree of autonomy and ownership, making it well suited to someone who enjoys taking responsibility, influencing without formal authority, and turning governance principles into concrete, workable solutions.

HR data governance & quality

• Establish and maintain HR data standards, definitions, and validation rules across EMEA
• Ensure employee, job, and organisational data is complete, accurate, and consistent
• Maintain and update the EMEA HR Data Dictionary

HR master data management

• Oversee HR core master data (e.g. employee attributes, roles, organisational structures) in central HR systems
• Ensure alignment between central and local HR systems and resolve data discrepancies
• Act as decision-maker for HR data quality topics within scope

Collaboration with HR stakeholders

• Work closely with local HR teams to support correct data entry and usage
• Provide guidance on HR data governance and best practices
• Act as a central contact for HR data-related questions across EMEA

System integration & data flows

• Monitor HR data flows between central systems, local payrolls, and external providers
• Identify data risks or inconsistencies caused by system or process changes

Data issue resolution & compliance

• Investigate HR data issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions
• Support HR compliance activities and audits, including GDPR-related requirements
• Ensure adherence to internal data governance policies

Reporting & data readiness

• Ensure HR data is fit for use in dashboards, KPIs, and standard reports
• Support HR analytics teams by improving data completeness and accuracy
  (This role focuses on data quality and governance rather than building reports)

Experience & knowledge

• 5+ years’ experience in HR data management, HRIS, HR operations, or data governance
• Strong understanding of HR master data domains (e.g., employee records, organizational structures, job classifications) and their interdependencies and core HR processes
• Experience working in a regional or multinational environment
• Knowledge of data privacy and compliance requirements in an HR context
• Exposure to enterprise HR systems (e.g. Oracle HCM, Workday, SAP SuccessFactors)

Skills & ways of working

• Structured, detail-oriented approach with a strong governance mindset
• Ability to analyse data issues and address root causes
• Confidence working with multiple stakeholders across countries and functions

Canon Core Behaviours

• Drive for results
• Focus on the Customer
• Take ownership and accountability
• Act as a team player
• Shows courage and conviction
• People orientated
• Caring for self and others

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Canon is a world-leading imaging company and a global brand - driven to enrich people’s lives and businesses with innovative products and smart digital solutions. At Canon, we’ve been inspiring people to capture and share their world for over 85 years. As a global leader in imaging and innovation, we’re driven by bold ideas, collaboration, and a commitment to making a positive impact.
With a strong presence across EMEA for over 60 years, our regional HQs in London and Amstelveen support operations in 120+ markets. We’re proud of our diverse, inclusive culture and our philosophy of Kyosei – living and working together for the common good.
Why join us?
Canon champions hybrid working with a flexible working policy. You will be part of an energetic and innovative environment with more than 50 different nationalities! Be part of a company that values sustainability and inclusion. Lastly, you’ll find that Canon encourages continuous learning and development with a wide range of resources and support available on demand.
If you’re visionary, innovative, and ready to make an impact – we’d love to hear from you. Even if you don't meet all the qualifications we still encourage you to apply.

With Canon, you'll get the support and encouragement you need to grow from people who share your ambition. We'll invest in your professional development to help you learn and progress in your role with us. You'll find leaders who give you the freedom to explore new things and a team where knowledge is shared openly.

At Canon we have a clear vision: to be committed to creating a more inclusive and equitable culture where employees are valued and can thrive personally and professionally.

Canon also has a strong commitment to sustainability, encompassed by our Kyosei philosophy of living and working together for the common good, focused on reducing our environmental impact and creating opportunities to make positive social contribution.